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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

3.5 star property
Travelers find natural surroundings and modern comforts in Te Rapa, where top-notch hospitality creates a perfect balance of relaxation and convenience

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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre in Te Rapa offers a genuine retreat. Guests can browse the library or sample local dishes at two restaurants. Free WiFi is available in common areas, along with a gym, business center, and multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King Room

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

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Superior Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Family Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Te Rapa, a neighborhood in Hamilton, is home to Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre. Waterworld and Prodrive Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waikato River and Claudelands Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at FMG Stadium Waikato or Seddon Park. Visit our Hamilton travel guide
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100 Garnett Ave Te Rapa, Hamilton, 3200

What's nearby

  • A few kilometres downstream from Lake Taupo the river changes to some rapids for a short distance. When the rapids finish there is a drop which creates a waterfall. It all ends with this scene which is stunning. Only a 30 second walk from the car park to the river this shot was taken about a 5 minute walk further downstream on the main track at sunrise.
    Waikato River
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Waterworld
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Whitiora Bible Church
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • The Base
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • FMG Stadium Waikato
    6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Subway
    17 min walk
  • Brewaucracy Brewery & Taproom
    12 min walk
  • The Sugar Bowl Cafe
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Fu Hwa Chinese Takeaways
    17 min walk

About this property

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

Hotel located in Te Rapa
Take advantage of a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, dinner, and local cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • Free newspapers, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 147 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 49-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 to 30 for adults and NZD 8 to 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Gamekeepers
  • Lady Chatterleys

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 16 to 30 for adults, and NZD 8 to 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre located?

Located in Te Rapa, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waterworld, Waikato River, and Prodrive Golf. Whitiora Bible Church and FMG Stadium Waikato are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 563 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 563 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 563 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 563 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 563 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelt damp and the shower curtain had mold on it Staff were amazing Bed was soft and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the easy parking here, staff are always friendly, the room was nice (shower itself was a little grubby on the floor), werent sure about doing dishes as we couldnt find a brush, soap and towel. It was a good selection of buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

cath

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were generous and clean, shower was great, breakfast was good value. More staff required for breakfast service to clean tables etc. Ideal for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bathroom was a bit outdated and worn, however it was clean and tidy and beds were very comfortable. We had breakfast, which was a huge selection in the form of a buffet with cooked options, cereals and preserved fruit options. We loved our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean room. Safe parking out the front. Great buffet breakfast. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, quiet, helpful and kind staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shivney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was really delicious and the room was very clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a couple of times. It meets our needs. Rooms are spacious. Good amenities and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel and friendly staff. Restaurant serves amazing food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our two nights at the hotel, staff were friendly and the room was clean and spacious. Would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious living space
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Buffet breakfast was good 👍 and the stuff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, plenty of parking. Very good location. Breakfast was great. Overall great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
large facility, good amount of parking - friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Dinner and Breakfast at the restaurant was very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Clare

The hotel is a bit tired but the room was a good size and bed comfortable. The staff were fantastic - reception, dinner, breakfast 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and quiet plenty of parking and easy to go into town. The restuarant was lovely for dinner and the staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful and friendly easy booking and check in and out. Buffet dinner would have been good to have another meat selection
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed and pillows comfortable room quite clean but felt dark.parking easy, staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Eloise

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious plenty of parking available. breakfast buffet has a lot of options to pick.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023