VR Hamilton

4.0 star property

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Suite with Terrace | Terrace/patio
Lobby
Interior
Interior
Superior Studio Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $39
$34 nightly
$39 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

Explore the area

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237 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204
  • Place, SkyCity Hamilton
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Central Business District
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Centre Place
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Suite with Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Queen Room

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Room

  • 968 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite with Terrace

  • 968 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Studio Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Hamilton

With a stay at VR Hamilton, you'll be centrally located in Hamilton, within a 5-minute drive of Waikato Hospital and Riff Raff. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from ArtsPost and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Waikato Museum of Art and History.

What's nearby

  • SkyCity Hamilton - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hamilton Central Business District - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Waikato Museum of Art and History - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hamilton Centre Place - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • FMG Stadium Waikato - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Eat Burger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Local Taphouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪coffix - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Pickles Bar & Eatery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Movenpick - ‬1 min walk

About this property

VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Hamilton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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 self 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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 - 11:30 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 35 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 35 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 35 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35 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 credit cards and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

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

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

VR Hamilton Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 225 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 146 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 133 out of 1000 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
In the heart of Hamilton city, this location is a gem, despite the age of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agatha and Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

ravikash

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to stay with big rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Norie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Te Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel met my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was near the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect ☺️👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

shabana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes clean room and shops nearby
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kendall

Spacious rooms, comfortable bed and good aircon. Parking is tight and customer service was average. Lifts need servicing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness
Very big rooms with high ceilings and building is full of history and beautiful terrace on level 1
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
enjoy my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
The receptionist was not really friendly, to noise place , impossible to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Amenities
So close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property a bit tired but nothing a good cleaning in main areas hallway and stairwell would fix overall impression. Rooms nice and large, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and tidy but hotel is very tired
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Solihin

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tuileva

Staff couldn’t understand English.. room had tea and coffee no milk what’s the point of having it and staff couldn’t direct to nearest dairy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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