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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

Property class: 3.5

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A Kingsgate Hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large potted plant, and flags on the wall.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a piano, a bar, and a television screen.
A buffet counter with various food items and a coffee machine.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A corridor with wooden doors and a sign reading "Conference Centre".

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $120
$104 nightly
$120 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26

Explore the area

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100 Garnett Ave Te Rapa, Hamilton, 3200
  • Place, Waterworld
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Prodrive Golf
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Suite, King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior King Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Superior King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Family Room

  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior King Suite

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Superior King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Hamilton

With a stay at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre in Hamilton (Te Rapa), you'll be a short 4-minute walk from Waterworld and within 2 minutes by car from Waikato River. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Prodrive Golf and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Whitiora Bible Church.

What's nearby

  • Waterworld - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Waikato River - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Prodrive Golf - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Hamilton Gardens - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Vege King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wildbean Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre offers 147 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 49-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 147 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area and a banquet hall.
Enjoy local cuisine at Gamekeepers, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.
Gamekeepers - This buffet restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Lady Chatterleys - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • 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

  • Bedsheets provided
  • 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 not available

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
  • 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

Property class

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

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 586 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy, quiet, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we loved our stay very comfy beds great parking staff were fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was basic but had everything you would expect especially for the price. Lots of car parks and close to the Base!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ZACHARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy for Te rapa with lots of facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keags

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needs a bit of an upgrade. Seems has not been touched since the 70s
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Annabelle Rae

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very tidy and the lovely lady on the front desk when we checked in was so friendly. She went out of her way to ask about our car situation (I had called earlier to say we may not make the booking) Also the person I spoke to on the phone (apologies I can't quite remember their name - Michel?) was very accommodating and kind to talk with. We have loved all of our stays at Distinction :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Internet not the best. Our room had been recently updated but new carpet made door hard to push open. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Indaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the hotel was superb. The breakfast was delicious with a great variety to choose from. The only disappointment was that my daughter was really looking forward to using the pool. However, when we checked with the staff, we were informed that the hotel no longer has a pool. At the time of booking, the hotel still had photos of the pool displayed, so it would be helpful if these could be removed or updated to avoid confusion for future guests. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay. There was ample parking, the staff were friendly and welcoming, and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Large room. Good price. Bit tired overall but ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Xi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, safe and quiet,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful location work a wonderful restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and quiet stay as we were passing through on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The people/staff were friendly and helpful. Though expensive, the food was good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ukarau

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I loved our stay and the staff were all friendly and the breakfast was A Plus 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service, delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gerhard

It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025