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VR Hamilton

4.0 star property
Hotel connected to a shopping center in Hamilton

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Lobby
Interior
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Superior Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
VR Hamilton places guests in Hamilton Central's vibrant scene. Helpful staff offers tour assistance, while amenities include luggage storage, dry cleaning, and in-room WiFi. The hotel's terrace is a pleasant spot to unwind after exploring the city.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Suite with Terrace

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Superior Queen Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Suite with Terrace | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite with Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located on the riverwalk, VR Hamilton is in Hamilton Central neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. Waikato Museum of Art and History and Founders Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Prodrive Golf and Waterworld. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Seddon Park or Globox Arena.
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Map
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204

What's nearby

  • SkyCity Hamilton - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hamilton Centre Place - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waikato Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • FMG Stadium Waikato - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Hamilton Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Local Taphouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Noon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Master House Chinese Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Movenpick - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Chilli House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

VR Hamilton

Upscale hotel located in Hamilton Central
VR Hamilton provides amenities like a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and laundry services
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at VR Hamilton offer perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and free tea bags/instant coffee

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered self parking on site (NZD 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • On the riverwalk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1926
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.15 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of NZD 250.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 45 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 45 (one-way)
  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 20 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

VR Oaks Hotel
Hamilton City Oaks Hotel
VR Hamilton Hotel
VR Hamilton City Oaks
Hamilton City Oaks
VR Hamilton Hotel
VR Hamilton Hamilton
VR Hamilton Hotel Hamilton

Frequently asked questions

Is VR Hamilton pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at VR Hamilton?

Self parking is available for NZD 20 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at VR Hamilton?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at VR Hamilton?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does VR Hamilton provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–8:00 PM on request. A fee of NZD 45 per person applies.

Where is VR Hamilton located?

Located in Hamilton Central, this hotel is steps from Riff Raff and SkyCity Hamilton. ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History are also within 5 minutes.

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VR Hamilton Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 229 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 146 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 142 out of 1004 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was cute everything was perfect 🥰‼️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely big rooms great water pressure in the shower would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value, comfortable clean large bed and warm rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Norie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to good dining options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

sian

Disliked: Amenities
ok, for the good rate and city location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

ALRICH

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the worst
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

shabana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old world charm mixed with modern day world
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Norie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the centre of town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Handy to town casino nearby loved the meals at the casino
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overall
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel charge's you $150 up-front, not as a hold on your card. Front of house was underwhelming, there is graffitti in the lift, the decor is dated and musty. Simple place to stay for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kizzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, Great price, Great property location will definitely stay again...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Staff & service
Location was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff Handy to shops Restaurants and no hassles with parking will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay if you want cheap rates in central hamilton, hotel parking is very tight to get to
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for - cheap accomodation but spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MERVYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only thing that concerns me is the bathroom floors are extremely slippery
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

GEORGE MASTERS MOTORS

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

AJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Enjoyed our stay will definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night. Veronica on reception was very helpful and efficient. The building itself took me back to my childhood such a fine old building. I very much enjoyed my stay
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

kit sum Doris

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wont recommend staying here ..probably one of my worst stay i have experience...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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