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Novotel Tainui Hamilton

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Luxury
4.5 star property
8.6

Excellent

Tranquil retreat on the Waikato

Riverside views invite guests to unwind by the warm, calming pool after a day of exploration. Just steps away, Chef Sanjay crafts personalized breakfast dishes in the highly-praised restaurant. A quick 30-second walk from the main lobby reveals three additional dining options for evening variety.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Room options

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 638 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Double Room, 2 Double Beds (Superior)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Hamilton, Novotel Tainui Hamilton is in the city center. Waikato River and Claudelands Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waterworld and Rototuna Performing Arts Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Taitua Arboretum and Kartsport Hamilton. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Hamilton travel guide
Map
7 Alma Street, Hamilton, 3204

What's nearby

  • A river flowing through a forested gorge with a waterfall.
    Waikato River
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A classical building with a fountain and a pool in a formal garden.
    Hamilton Central Business District
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • SkyCity Hamilton
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hamilton Centre Place
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Waikato Museum of Art and History
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dot & Winnie's Eatery
    5 min walk
  • Jamaicablue
    4 min walk
  • Valentines Buffet Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Theomroma Chocolate Lounge
    4 min walk
  • Iguana Street Bar & Restaurant
    5 min walk

About this property

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel in the business district
  • A terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Novotel Tainui Hamilton. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant On Alma, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
  • Other perks include:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
    • Babysitting (surcharge), meeting rooms, and a TV in the lobby
    • A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 217 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Childcare services and free infant beds
    • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
    • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (NZD 42 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 37 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant On Alma

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,486 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 37 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: NZD 42 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions

Is Novotel Tainui Hamilton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Tainui Hamilton?

As of Aug 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Tainui Hamilton on Sep 11, 2026 start from $166, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for NZD 42 per day.

What time is check-in at Novotel Tainui Hamilton?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Novotel Tainui Hamilton?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Novotel Tainui Hamilton located?

This family-friendly Hamilton hotel is located in the business district, just steps from Waikato River and Hamilton Centre Place. Hamilton Central Business District and SkyCity Hamilton are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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