About this property

Centrally located on the banks of Waikato River, Novotel Tainui Hamilton offers an award-winning restaurant and a fitness center. All accommodations features a flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. Novotel Tainui Hamilton is located 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 accommodations offers a desk, wardrobe and ironing facilities. Each also includes a small refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Tainui Novotel is just 1969 feet from Hamilton Museum. It is 15 minutes' drive from Hamilton Zoo and 40 minutes' drive from the Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tours.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Buffet

    • Private parking at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 queen bed
2 full beds
1 king bed
2 full beds
1 full bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Room was great. Breakfast was delicious. Bradley who worked in the buffet that morning was very friendly and kind.
  • Rob
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Kaimahi are very friendly and welcoming. Polite and attentive, including Bar and Dining staff. Front desk staff was a little over worked but once i was seen to they were helpful.
  • Dahya
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Proximity to city centre and venue we wanted to go to.
  • Brooke
    American Samoa American Samoa
    Breakfast and the rooms were a nice size. Very comfortable.
  • Michael
    United States United States
    The hotel, the property and the rooms are very comfortable.
  • Kortens
    United States United States
    Clean. Restaurant. Close to many options downtown.
  • Sarah
    United States United States
    Beautiful room and bathroom, bedside lamps for reading, comfy beds, overall great space. The location is right on the river trail, close to good restaurants and shopping. There's a souvenir shop across the street for last minute gift-buying.
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff in particular were very friendly and helpful
  • Quinton
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We were given an upgrade on a standard room to an executive and it was really nice and comfortable. Staff were friendly and accommodating and great location.
  • Harry
    United States United States
    The staff were friendly and helpful. Rey made sure we were all taken cared of, and the location was perfect and you can walk to shops and restaurants.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant on Alma
    • Cuisine
      Local • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      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 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $59. 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 & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBEftposCash

The fine print

Must-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-authorization or NZD $100 per night cash deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges.

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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

It's 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.

FAQs about Novotel Tainui Hamilton