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Sails Motor Inn

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Sails Motor Inn provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Standard Studio, Kitchen (Balcony King Studio Plus)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (King Standard Studio)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Business Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Business Stopover)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Two Night saver)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Deluxe Spa Studio)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Kitchen (3 Bedroom)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Whitiora, a neighborhood in Hamilton, is home to Sails Motor Inn. Prodrive Golf and Waterworld are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Hamilton Centre Place and The Base. Rototuna Performing Arts Centre and Taitua Arboretum are also worth visiting. Visit our Hamilton travel guide
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272 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton

What's nearby

  • A river flowing through a forested gorge with a waterfall.
    Waikato River
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A classical building with a fountain and a pool in a formal garden.
    Hamilton Central Business District
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Whitiora Bible Church
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • FMG Stadium Waikato
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • SkyCity Hamilton
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Rocket Coffee Roasters
    2 min drive
  • KFC
    9 min walk
  • The Helm Bar & Kitchen
    9 min walk
  • French Tart Cafe
    10 min walk
  • Good George Brewing
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 12.50 to 25 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 9:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 9 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 12.50 to 25.00 per person

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sails Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sails Motor Inn 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 Sails Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sails Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Sails Motor Inn located?

Located in Whitiora, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Whitiora Bible Church and Prodrive Golf. FMG Stadium Waikato and Waikato River are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sails Motor Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 159 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

amanda

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

Nice room.

Went to Hamilton to see friends, was disappointed when management made comments about a visitor. Comments on behalf of daughter & son-in-law, I shouted them a night away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
well presented unit. close to the city. with a supermarket within easy walking distance. A great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Average

Check in Office locked. Had to ring a mobile phone to get anyone to reception to check in. Person stood up from behind reception counter Then an inquisition of whether I had a reservation or not. Room. Clean tidy. Beds ok. Pillows like imitation concrete blocks. Room suitable for 4 people. There were 3 adults staying on this occasion. Only 2 of plates. Cups. Knifes. Forks. Towels. etc in room. No bath mat or hand towels.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were a bit of a disappointment. The single bed wasn’t level. The rooms weren’t made up or even tidied. Average at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Not what it seems

I have emailed the owner to reply to the complaint received by the AV crew that I booked into this hotel (which was on the pricey side). I have not received a response which is completely unprofessional therefore I am posting the feedback in here: "Scott has asked me to let you know about the accommodation in Hamilton. The feedback we have had from our crew who have returned to work today is that it was definitely below standard. Some of the things they said were rooms not clean, they smelled of cigarette smoke even though you had booked them non-smoking rooms, in one of the units the toilet was almost falling through the floor, the beds were old and lumpy and sagged in middle, one of the units had stains on the wall and the spout on the tap would come off when taps turned on and sprayed water everywhere."
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Sails stay

Ordered online and paid on credit card through expedia received email saying I would need to pay another $68 for the room already booked or this would be cancelled as was over the National field days
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

l

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

Great stay

Close to all shops easy drive in and easy access off road
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Dated motel in handy location

"Deluxe" spa room seemed really dated. It was tricky to figure out how to use heater. The couch that turns into a be was really cheapand ugly looking. However the location was good, I could walk down tthe road for a walk along the river.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

average hotel

the hotel and conditions were very average the pillows where very uncomfortable and so were the beds i would not have stayed a second night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Stay in the city area

Friendly staff, good location, nice pick for a stay in the city area
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Close to town

The room we stayed in was a good space and quit comfy. The spa bath and shower was lovely but just a few little things like the ceiling fan was hang out and couldn't look the door properly and tap made a loud sound when turned on but apart from those few little thing we enjoyed out stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

3 night stay

Ok stay got a quiet end room
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Convenient & Comfortable

Lovely staff on site, very welcoming and helpful. Room was functional and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Three night stay

The property is tired in some respects, however clean and comfortable and in the location we needed.. Limited linen in the bathroom, one towel each but was replaced daily. There was an issue with the shower running the hot water and getting a good pressure, You needed to run the water for a while. Tea/coffee not replenished daily, had to ask for milk each day. Not replaced. Handle on oven broken. We were given the wrong room on check in, that was remedied. The bed was comfortable and clean. Room was clean too. No issues there. Unfortunately the parking is very tight in the weekends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pleasant enough place to stay and handy to supermarket.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok but kitchen facilities need checking when you book for three you ecpect at least three of everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok for short stays on a budget

We stayed for one night in February 2018. Our host was friendly on arrival, even though we interrupted him at dinner. Our room was dated but very clean. The towels that were supplied weren't matching, but were incredibly soft! We were surprised by how quiet the room was, considering we were next to the main road and the windows are only single glazed - we barely heard any traffic except a couple of extremely loud cars. The bed was comfortable and clean. There were a couple of things which let it down - there was no information in the room about either the business, or the local area, such as restaurants nearby etc. and when we went to check out just before 10am, the office was closed with a sign giving a cellphone number for urgent queries. We didn't know what to do with our key, so just left it in the room. There is definitely room for improvement, and the rooms could be updated quite easily, but it was OK.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good price friendly staff.

Central location, reasonably priced. Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

NICE STAY

Clean spacious room, friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

philip

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Central location

To expensive given condition . Maintenance poor. Cold water was warm. Had three room changes on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

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

Quiet and handy

Great room away from main road. Comfy bed good Park ng and handy the office...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

One night only but quite comfortable

Were in Hamilton for one night only and seemed to have booked the last room available in town. While we were there at least four people were told that they were full as were all others we could see while heading into town. The room was comfortable enough but the ceiling fan wobbled around if not on full. The room was set up for three people but there were only dishes for two - cereal plate for one only. Otherwise no problem and we were quite comfortable. The man on reception was happy to come to the room to sort out how to use the TV for us and was unhappy the next morning to discover only the one plate. Evidently some rooms are bulk booked for groups and dishes get moved around by occupants but he was apologetic
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It seemed past it's time...everything a bit worn, dated. Too expensive for the real condition it is in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Janet

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn't really match expectations. Not enough pillows and beds were old and in need of replacement. Units need a refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

The big game

We came to stay to attend the RLWC game betweenthe Kiwis n Tonga.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017