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Exterior
Reception
Bar (on property)
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Suite, 1 King Bed
Luxury
4.5 star property
8.6

Excellent

Tranquil retreat on the Waikato

Riverside views invite guests to unwind by the warm, calming pool after a day of exploration. Just steps away, Chef Sanjay crafts personalized breakfast dishes in the highly-praised restaurant. A quick 30-second walk from the main lobby reveals three additional dining options for evening variety.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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7 Alma Street, Hamilton, 3204
  • Place, Hamilton Central Business District
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyCity Hamilton
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Centre Place
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room, 2 Double Beds (Superior)

Family Double Room, 2 Double Beds (Superior)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Hamilton

City center retreat .A stay at this Hamilton Central hotel places you steps from SkyCity Hamilton and within a 5-minute walk of Waikato River. Hamilton Central Business District and Hamilton Centre Place are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Waikato River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hamilton Central Business District - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hamilton Centre Place - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Globox Arena - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jamaicablue - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Robert Harris Garden Place - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Local Taphouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tank - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Family-friendly 4.5-star hotel with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2486 square feet (231 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Novotel Tainui Hamilton. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Hamilton hotel is smoke free.

  • 217 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2486 sq ft of conference space
  • 231 sq m of conference space
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Tainui Hamilton offers 217 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Hamilton hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (NZD 42 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 37 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 37 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: NZD 42 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Novotel Tainui Hamilton Hotel
Novotel Tainui Hotel
Novotel Tainui
Novotel Hamilton Tainui Hotel Hamilton
Hamilton Novotel
Novotel Tainui Hamilton Hotel
Novotel Tainui Hamilton Hamilton
Novotel Tainui Hamilton Hotel Hamilton

Frequently asked questions

How close is Novotel Tainui Hamilton to the airport?

Novotel Tainui Hamilton is 7.5 mi (19-min drive) away from the Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Tainui Hamilton?

As of May 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Tainui Hamilton on May 8, 2026 start from CA $214, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Novotel Tainui Hamilton have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Novotel Tainui Hamilton.

Does Novotel Tainui Hamilton offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Novotel Tainui Hamilton, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 37 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Novotel Tainui Hamilton?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but SkyCity Hamilton (2-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Novotel Tainui Hamilton?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Novotel Tainui Hamilton?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for NZD 42 per day.

Does Novotel Tainui Hamilton have a pool?

Novotel Tainui Hamilton does not have a pool.

Does Novotel Tainui Hamilton have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Novotel Tainui Hamilton have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Novotel Tainui Hamilton to downtown Hamilton?

Novotel Tainui Hamilton is 0.1 mi away from Hamilton.

Novotel Tainui Hamilton Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Portland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff at the front counter and bar. Nice clean room and comfortable bed. Parking is limited so we had to wait for a spot to open up.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific stay, restaurant was the best good we had in NZ. Staff and service again excellent. Self service laundry facilities also available. Only slight disappointment is the lack of parking availability, but understandable given inner-city location. Highly recommend this hotel in Hamilton.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, walking distance to the new Bnz Theater 5 mins,.lots of restaurants on the way.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Blaise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Easy walk into town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room . Comfy bed. Hot powerful shower. Good buffet breakfast . Plus very friendly staff from reception to housekeeping
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Wikitoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jonas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
close to dining area and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and customer aerciss
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and close and accesible to downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The first morning we had the cooked breakfast. My wife did have to ask for a boiled egg and I didn't realise I could have asked for poached eggs. May be optional variations could be better be brought to the attention of guests. On the second morning we chose to have the continental breakfast. It was excellent with so many choices. Our room was one of the best we have stayed in recently. As we were there for only two nights we did not require landry servicing. The whole stay, including a Christmas Eve flutter in the casino and the Christmas Day buffet lunch was exactly what we were hoping for
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only stated for one night. Good location. We ate in the resturant and the food was very good. Breakfast had a good selection to choose from. Room was good, we had a view over the river.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hinematau

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Des Plaines

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, very good stay. But breakfast rather expensive for quality of food offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice tidy rooms, great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

clifton

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025