Aquarious motor inn

Hotels
Independent
7.8 (29 reviews)
230 Ulster St, Hamilton, Waikato, 3200 , Hamilton , NZ

Facilities

Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Front desk (limited hours)
Free self parking
Secured parking
Coin laundry on site
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Dated rooms
Lack of amenities as advertised

Categories

Cleanliness
6.95
Guests reported that the room was not clean, with issues like a dirty shower and inconsistency in towel cleaning.
Service
8.45
Staff were described as friendly and polite despite some issues with reception.
Location
8.45
The location was noted as great by guests.
Room Quality
6.95
Rooms were deemed dated and had several maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.45
Advertising inconsistencies such as a pool and sky TV not being present.
Value for Money
7.95
Some value perceived but diminished due to various issues noted.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Not explicitly mentioned; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.95
Overall experience mixed with notable issues but some positive elements.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 10:07

Property Description

Convenient Location
Stay steps away from Whitiora Bible Church and Waikato Stadium.

Amenities
Enjoy designated smoking areas, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in one of our 17 guestrooms complete with microwaves and complimentary Wi-Fi.

With a stay at Aquarious Motor Inn in Hamilton (Whitiora), make the most of your visit to this vibrant city.

Important information:

This hotel offers designated smoking areas.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 29 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.95
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 6.95
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 7.95
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 7.95
P
Peter and Rhonda partner
8
Pros:

We were unable to stay here due too circumstances and unable to get a refund

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
L
Lynette family
4
Pros:

Very tired and dated. Toilet door didn't shut. Crumbs on the bench. Didn't see any staff.

On arrival, No one was in reception. Communication via the ring doorbell. On checkout, we had the same experience as check-in.

Would not recommend.

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
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Sharon
4
Pros:

If you are looking for a bed for the night then this would be ok.
Kitchen bench top looks like covered in Duracell, with it even peeling off, shower wasn’t clean and leaked all over the floor. Was advertised with a pool and sky tv which they don’t have. Towels were not cleaned in morning as they said and needed a phonecall to get sorted.

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
K
Kimberley family
6
Pros:

Upon arrival reception door locked. Slightly unnerving at 2pm to have this door locked. Upon check in they could not locate my reservation booked through wotif. Eventually found it after 10mins through an expedia booking. Dont know how that works. Staff were friendly and walked us to room. Rooms are dated. No security lock on door and a normal push button lock on inside which was a bit loose. Large stickers of tractor and animals on doors, flooring in bathroom worn out and door wouldnt close without using the seperate turning lock. The down lights above bed had been ‘painted in’ reported to office and informed some women like to paint them with nail polish for mood lighting. Slight odd.
Location was great, staff were really polite and helpful but obviously a bit of work to do on the property itself.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
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Skyyy family_with_children
2
Pros:

rooms are spacious however the customer service wasn’t all there, worker that lives upstairs was very creepy towards us ( aged 18 & 20 yr old girls) which made the stay very uncomfortable.

2025-05-25 via Nuitee
T
Tina family
6
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful management- clean and comfortable

2025-05-24 via Nuitee
K
Kanta
10
Pros:

Good

2025-05-22 via Nuitee
M
Margaret
8
Pros:

Clean, tidy and warm

2025-05-15 via Nuitee
K
Kismet family
4
Pros:

Not adequit, no salt pepper fir cooking, old bathroom no hair dryer, soaps the same for hand and hair. No conditioner, kitchen yuck.

2025-05-15 via Nuitee
C
Christine friends
4
Pros:

When I checked in nobody came to reception area they talked to me through the door bell. I didn't feel safe at all. It was like it was a refugee area wasn't impressed at all.

2025-05-11 via Nuitee
G
Gabriel partner
10
Pros:

Plenty of toilet paper, friendly, and clean

2025-04-25 via Nuitee
Z
Zaveeni family_with_children
10
Pros:

The manager took good care of us.

2025-04-20 via Nuitee
G
Glenn
10
Pros:

Was very pleased with our stay. Just disappointed there's no pool.

2025-03-27 via Nuitee
P
Paul
8
Pros:

Clean

2025-03-23 via Nuitee
K
Kristin family
8
Pros:

Great location if going to Waikato Stadium. Accom was okay if you just need a bed for the night.

2025-03-16 via Nuitee
J
James family
4
Pros:

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2025-03-16 via Nuitee
F
Felicity family
10
Pros:

The staff were helpful. Comfortable beds. Enjoyed our stay. Allowed us to move 1 of the beds to the lounge so our toddler had a bed near us rather than him being scared

2025-03-11 via Nuitee
N
nicolas
8
A good nights sleep
Pros:

Værelserne ser ikke ud meget men de er til gengæld store så man har meget plads. Og sengene var overraskende gode. Anbefaling herfra hvis man er på udkig efter god plads og en god nats søvn til en overnatning!

2025-02-22 via Nuitee
P
Patricia friends
8
Pros:

Although this motel is a bit dated.
It is in a great location, clean and had everything we needed.
The staff were very helpful and friendly. Would stay there again

2025-01-20 via Nuitee
D
Durga family
8
Pros:

The property itself is a bit dated but the room was very clean and had everything we needed. The manager was friendly too!

2025-01-19 via Nuitee