ibis Hamilton Tainui

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ibis
8.4 (2708 reviews)
18 Alma Street , Hamilton , NZ
+64 7 859 9200

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Small rooms
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
Clean and tidy rooms, but some users felt the rooms were small and basic.
Service
8.66
Staff were friendly and helpful, with highlights at check-in and throughout the stay.
Location
8.9
Perfect location close to the city center, many guests appreciated the convenience.
Room Quality
7.95
Rooms were clean but generally small; issues with bed configurations were noted.
Amenities
8.28
Good breakfast options available, but some amenities like movies were limited.
Value for Money
8.34
Perceived value is decent with quality facilities, though some fees were unexpected.
Food and Beverage
8.49
Breakfast was a highlight for many guests, with good variety and quality.
Overall Experience
8.36
Overall enjoyable stay with strong locations and service, minor room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 06:57

Property Description

Riverside Gem in the Heart of Hamilton

Convenient Location: Nestled on the banks of the Waikato River, Ibis Hamilton Tainui provides easy access to river walkways, museums, and dining options, making it an ideal choice for exploring the city.

Delicious Dining: Indulge in contemporary New Zealand cuisine at Maakona Restaurant and Bar, open daily for all meals. Enjoy the option to dine on the balcony for a delightful alfresco experience.

Modern Comfort: Relax in well-furnished rooms featuring LCD satellite TVs, air conditioning, and complimentary WiFi. The smoke-free environment ensures a pleasant stay for all guests.

Experience comfort and convenience at Ibis Hamilton Tainui - book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.
Please note that car parking is limited and cannot be guaranteed. Guests planning to arrvive by car are welcome to contact the property for more information using the contact details on the booking confirmation. Please note that NZD $50 per night credit card pre-authorization or NZD $100 per night cash bond is required upon check in as a deposit for any incidental charges. Payments with cash or debit card do not attract any additonal surcharge.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: HLZ

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2708 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 8.66
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 8.28
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.49
Overall Experience: 8.36
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Geoff • solo_traveller • nz
8
Excellent
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Paying for parking

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Logie • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

It's so centrally located, very modern and clean with friendly staff.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Whaka Logging training • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Close to town

Cons:

No parking

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Chanel • couple • nz
8
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Martin • extended_group • nz
8
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James • couple • nz
6
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Lingyun(Maggie) • couple • nz
8
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Queenie • solo_traveller • nz
10
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Diego • extended_group • es
9
Todo correcto
Pros:

Todo

Cons:

Nada

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Baker • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Great staff

Cons:

Park cost

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Vicki-Lee • family_with_children • nz
8
Parking issues
Pros:

Clean and tidy, lady on reception was friendly when checking in, ladies on checkout blah. Best staff interaction was at breakfast buffet desk, kind, friendly, knowledgable and showed real manaaki ❤️

Cons:

If I knew parking would be an issue I would have definitely booked elsewhere.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • au
10
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Nigel • couple • nz
8
Great
Pros:

Good place to stay, so we keep coming back

Cons:

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2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Sally • family_with_children • fj
6
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Sue • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Basic accommodation

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • nz
8
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Jason • couple • nz
9
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Sally • solo_traveller • nz
9
Clean, comfortable & central location
Pros:

Great place to stay, central location

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • solo_traveller • au
9
Short stay
Pros:

Very well organised hotel. Helpful staff. Conveniently located . Great buffet breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Hatea • solo_traveller • nz
8
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