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ibis Hamilton Tainui

3.5 star property

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A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.
A buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent logo on the facade.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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18 Alma Street, Hamilton, 3204
  • Place, Hamilton Central Business District
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Centre Place
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyCity Hamilton
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single bed (Riverside)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small kitchenette, and a window with a view of a bridge.

Superior Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single bed (Riverside)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a window with a view of a cityscape.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single bed

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

Standard Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Riverside)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a window with a view of a cityscape.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Riverside)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About this property

ibis Hamilton Tainui

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and valet parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services and dry cleaning. Housekeeping is available on request.
Ibis Hamilton Tainui offers 126 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Hamilton hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at ibis Hamilton Tainui. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Waikato River. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Steps from Waikato River and Hamilton Centre Place
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 603 square feet (56 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly ibis Hamilton Tainui also features a terrace, concierge services, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Hamilton hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
MAAKONA – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (NZD 42 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • MAAKONA

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 603 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • 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
  • 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 cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 25 February 2027 to 2 March 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100.00 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 30 for adults and from NZD 15.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 42 per night
  • Laundry fee: NZD 6.00

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Photos appearing in the property description reflect the brand standard and are for illustrative purposes only.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

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ibis Hamilton Tainui Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay, breakfast was ok ..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Wonderful staff. Perfect place to stay when visiting Hamilton.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ritchie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet is top notch. Great friendly service
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful, the location is perfect beside the river and in the CDB.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Edwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room clean, the resturant onsite was convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming, clean hotel. Good location. Super breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice hotel, staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick stay and we didn't have time to enjoy breakfast but the room was nice and clean. Parking was expensive at $45 considering the price of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vignesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful, room was spacious and clean everything you needed. And breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and tidy, it was what I needed a bed to sleep in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great everything perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, super tidy room, perfect for the three of us. Staff were amazing, literally couldn't have been a better experience, 10/10, thanks guys.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room; attentive and friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice staff. Friendly staff. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room with river/bridge view was lovely. Stayed one night comfortable bed and quiet. Walking distance to the main area with many choices of restaurants. A nice breakfast at hotel, did not have any other meals at the hotel. Paying for parking was worth the price after along day of driving.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and nice breakfast. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean hotel with helpful, friendly staff. Restaurant and bar available. Lovely second floor open seating and lounge area on the river side. Other restaurants and cafes not far away. Valet parking for $40. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional service and a clean and comfortable room that was as described before I booked it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff were great and a nice buffet breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, buffet breakfast had a variety of food and drinks to choose from
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025