In the heart of Te Rapa, Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre offers a haven for relaxation. Unwind with a good book from the library or enjoy local cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas and take advantage of amenities like a gym, business center, and multilingual staff.
Hamilton Central Business District - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Globox Arena - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
SkyCity Hamilton - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Waikato Hospital - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Brewaucracy Brewery & Taproom - 12 min walk
Maharaji Food and Spices - 4 min drive
Jukebox Diner - 4 min drive
Brown Lightning Bros. Raglan Roast. - 11 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min drive
About this property
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre puts you within a 10-minute drive of SkyCity Hamilton. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Gamekeepers, one of 2 restaurants, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Malay
At a glance
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Hotel size
147 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Grab bar near toilet
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
WiFi (surcharge)
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Gamekeepers - This buffet restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast only.
Lady Chatterleys - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guestrooms for NZD 10.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 16 to 30 for adults, and NZD 8 to 15 for children
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 35.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Also known as
Hamilton Kingsgate
Hamilton Kingsgate Hotel
Kingsgate Hamilton
Kingsgate Hamilton Hotel
Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton
Distinction Hamilton Hotel
Distinction Hamilton
Distinction Hamilton Hotel Conference Centre
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Hamilton
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel Hamilton
Frequently asked questions
Does Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but SkyCity Hamilton (5-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring local cuisine.
What's the area around Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre like?
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre is a short 18-minute walk from Waikato River and 4 minutes' walk from Waterworld.
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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
Bed
Parking
Lobby
Restaurant
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Value
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight, with many guests praising the variety, quality, and value of the buffet options. (13 reviews)
The property offers easy and ample parking, making it a convenient stay. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
6/10 Good
Apr 6, 2025
Quiet comfy rooms. friendly reception staff. Great size room for a family of 5. Didn’t appreciate the knock on the door at 8:45am asking could we leave as they needed to clean the room (check out was 10am).
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 1, 2025
Average stay room and service could be improved
P
P, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 4, 2024
Nice stay, friendly helpful staff.
Elisa
Elisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2024
Awesome hotel and friendly staff. Restaurant serves amazing food
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 20, 2025
Our room was neat and tidy but the bathroom needed another cleaning and there was previous people rubbish under the bed but other than that overall was fine. Check in was good. Buffet breakfast was fine.
Eloise
Eloise, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
Nice spacious living space
Rajesh
Rajesh, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2024
Wonderful staff
Chris
Chris, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 30, 2025
Convenient to pool
The staff were lovely and so accommodating to my daughter let her check in early between swim meet sessions made a huge difference for her, the room was everythjng she needed and so close to pool.. Thankyou
Melanie
Melanie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2024
Great place!
Very comfortable bed and room. Booked an additional night. Restauranr food very good! Great location. Nice and quiet. Recommend this hotel and would definitely come back.
Judy
Judy, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 2, 2025
The bathroom had mould in the shower and we had quite a few bugs in our room
Annamieka
Annamieka, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2023
Lovely and quiet stay as we were passing through on a road trip.
Gordon
Gordon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 14, 2024
we booked in at short notice. The hotel staff where very accomodating and welcoming and also gave us an upgrade which was unexpected but very appreciated. The room was clean, tidy, warm and well presented. Would recommend. Thank you
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2024
large facility, good amount of parking - friendly staff.
Rachelle
Rachelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2023
My family and I loved our stay and the staff were all friendly and the breakfast was A Plus 👍
Ukarau
Ukarau, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2024
Staff were helpful and friendly easy booking and check in and out. Buffet dinner would have been good to have another meat selection
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
We enjoyed our stay here. The facilities and room was very clean. The beds were super comfortable. Overall a great place, and the staff were lovely. We’ll definitely be back.
Thank you!
Torea
Torea, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 21, 2023
We enjoyed our stay at Hamiltons Distinction Hotel and will go there again.
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2023
We enjoyed our two nights at the hotel, staff were friendly and the room was clean and spacious.
Would recommend this hotel.
Antoinette
Antoinette, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2024
Very comfortable
Staff were very helpful, the room was a good size but perhaps a little dated and a microwave in the room would have been useful. The bed was very comfortable and there was plenty of parking.
Kathy
Kathy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2023
Great place for conference. Has excellent facilities.
Lyn
Lyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2024
All good and great breakfast
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2023
Clean, plenty of parking. Very good location. Breakfast was great. Overall great place to stay.
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 8, 2023
Nice and convenient for our visit to Taupo!
Win
Win, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 25, 2023
The hotel is a bit tired but the room was a good size and bed comfortable. The staff were fantastic - reception, dinner, breakfast 🙏