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About this property
Novotel Tainui Hamilton is centrally located on the banks of Waikato River 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 sitting on the balcony in the sun.
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 rooms offers a desk, wardrobe and ironing facilities. Each also includes a small refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.
Novotel Tainui Hamilton is just 600 metres from Hamilton Museum. It is 20 minutes' drive from Hamilton Zoo and 45 minutes' drive from the Hobbiton Movie Set.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved
Scerri
New Zealand
“Perfect location walking distance to everything in town. Great for a weekend getaway”
Widy
New Zealand
“Location is right in central Hamilton city, so there are plenty of restaurants and cafes around.
Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Valet staff are more than happy to direct and look for spot for parking when the valet parking was full on my...”
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Cassie
New Zealand
“The staff were lovely - The valet parking service was amazing and efficient - The late check out was such a nice bonus - Loved the room service and the fact that we could choose to have our room/towels etc cleaned and changed or do our part to...”
Isabel
New Zealand
“Always a good stay at the Novotel Tainui. Location perfect, great customer service and love the breakfast!”
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Sally
New Zealand
“Arrival welcome. Room was made available as soon as possible. Nice and quiet.
Nice room with good facilities.”
Jo
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.”
Isabel
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.”
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Suhani
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....”
Sandy
New Zealand
“The breakfast has always been good here. Comfy beds. Easy check in.”
Ana
New Zealand
“The staff were exceptionally friendly. Every single one from front of house to the cleaners. Amazing. Having a private smoking area was very handy. Place was clean to a high standard. Couldn’t fault anything”
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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$56. 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
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note, there is a 2% credit card surcharge when using a credit card. Please note, there is a 2% credit card surcharge when using a credit or debit card. Please also note that Novotel Tainui Hamilton requires a credit card pre-authorisation or cash bond equal to $100 for the first night and $50 each night afterwards. Any unused funds will be returned upon departure. Please note that if you deposit by card, there can be a seven (7) day return of funds depending on your bank.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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.
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