Novotel Tainui Hamilton

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1
  • Good breakfast
  • Private parking
  • Restaurant
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

About this property

Centrally located on the banks of Waikato River, Novotel Tainui Hamilton offers an award-winning restaurant and a fitness centre. All accommodation features a flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. Novotel Tainui Hamilton is situated in the heart of the city and offers guests easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment outlets. Guests can relax with a stroll along the river, or enjoy a fun afternoon in one of the many parks surrounding the hotel. Restaurant on Alma serves a contemporary mix of Pacific Rim and European cuisine. The hotel's lobby bar is ideal for an informal business meeting or casual conversation over an international selection of drinks and tempting snacks. All accommodation offers a desk, wardrobe and ironing facilities. Each also includes a small refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Tainui Novotel is just 600 metres from Hamilton Museum. It is 15 minutes' drive from Hamilton Zoo and 40 minutes' drive from the Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tours.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Rooms with:

  • City view

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Superior Room with Two Double Beds
We have 7 left
  • 2 double beds
Room
312 feet²
View
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Slippers
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Additional toilet
  • iPod dock
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Laptop safe
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max persons: 2
US$178 per night
Price US$533
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 3
US$148 per night
Price US$443
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$21
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$143 per night
Price US$428
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$21
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$158 per night
Price US$474
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Superior King Room
We have 7 left
  • 1 large double bed
Room
312 feet²
City view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$148 per night
Price US$443
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$21
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 2
US$178 per night
Price US$533
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$143 per night
Price US$428
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$21
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$158 per night
Price US$474
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Deluxe King Room
We have 7 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Room
377 feet²
City view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$160 per night
Price US$479
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$21
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Max persons: 2
US$203 per night
Price US$609
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$188 per night
Price US$564
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Superior Family Room with Two Double Beds
We have 7 left
  • 2 double beds
Room
377 feet²
View
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$164 per night
Price US$493
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$21
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 2
US$194 per night
Price US$583
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$160 per night
Price US$479
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$21
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$175 per night
Price US$524
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Executive King Room
We have 7 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Room
301 feet²
City view
River view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$186 per night
Price US$557
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$21
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 2
US$216 per night
Price US$648
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$181 per night
Price US$543
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$21
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$196 per night
Price US$588
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Executive Double Room
We have 7 left
  • 1 double bed
Room
301 feet²
City view
River view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$186 per night
Price US$557
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$21
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 2
US$221 per night
Price US$662
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$181 per night
Price US$543
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$21
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$201 per night
Price US$602
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Executive King Suite
We have 1 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Private suite
635 feet²
City view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$214 per night
Price US$643
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$21
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 2
US$245 per night
Price US$734
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$210 per night
Price US$629
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$21
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$225 per night
Price US$674
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kai
    Australia Australia
    “Close to all the food places. Convenient location. Clean and tidy.”
  • Shaun
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Room was clean and comfortable and the location was nice and central.”
  • Catherine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Location was perfect for an event at Claudelands Arena. Room was comfortable and clean.”
  • Sally
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Arrival welcome. Room was made available as soon as possible. Nice and quiet. Nice room with good facilities.”
  • Jo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The beds were very comfortable, best nights sleep in a hotel. Quiet, tidy rooms. Dinner and breakfast at the in-house restaurant were delicious. Will definitely stay again.”
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The staff was very friendly and the hotel room was very clean”
  • Sue
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The staff were friendly. It was located well for my needs i.e I could walk to my conference and around town”
  • Isabel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “All was as expected, bed was comfy and great customer service. Also got a complimentary barista coffee at breakfast which was a cherry on top moment.”
  • Suhani
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “First time travelling with our 4 month old son & they were really accommodating. Had a crib in the room, room service, late check out. Buffet breakfast. Valet parking. They even lent us an umbrella when it was raining and we were heading out....”
  • Ellen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Loved the valet parking and the decor of the building.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant on Alma
    • Cuisine
      Local • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Novotel Tainui Hamilton takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$57. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.

Please note that Novotel Tainui Hamilton requires a credit card pre-authorisation or NZD $100 per night cash deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Novotel Tainui Hamilton in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.