Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in Hamilton, is home to Uni Motel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Memorial Park and Waikato River, while Waikato Museum of Art and History and Globox Arena are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Seddon Park or FMG Stadium Waikato. Visit our Hamilton travel guide
As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Uni Motel on 30 Oct 2026 start from AU$104, 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 at Uni Motel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Uni Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Uni Motel?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Uni Motel located?
Located in Hillcrest, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of University of Waikato, Memorial Park and Southern Cross Hospital. Waikato River and Hamilton Gardens are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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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Uni Motel Reviews
7.8
Good
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Large elongated space, windows that allowed fresh air. Rooms were very clean, beds well made. Showers very strong. Staff at counter was prompt - everything went relatively smoothly and we found accommodation quickly.
The room was spotless , housekeeping staff very friendly and efficient, and the location awesome; the only blotch was the toilet cistern had a slow leak onto the floor in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Ali
22 May 2025
I like everything good service and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good
Janice
28 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I thought the room was very good for the money. Stayed a week and only had one night with noisy people next door which could happen anywhere. Had use of laundry which was great. Decent sized room as well.
Local to uni which is great, the whole place smells very stale and ?? Of cat litter - every time I’ve stayed it smells the same…
SUPER inconvenient to have to go to the other side of Hamilton to get the key card, especially considering that it’s advertised to be local to the uni… if you don’t have a car I wouldn’t recommend this… this would absolutely increase its usefulness if they re-assessed this huge inconvenience!
Ok, so the room was lovely, really nice clean and spacious. Comfy beds and well priced. It was in a good location for the event we were attending. However, the walls are extremely thin we heard everything word for word including room #1 having a great time til 4:30am. Also there was no hair dryer which I’ve never come across and was a little annoying.
Check in was at another motel a couple of miles away. Car parking was good and secure, cctv. No bedside lights. No towel rails or hooks in the bathroom, but lovely shower. No hob. No net curtains. No luggage rack. Traffic noise.
Towels changed daily, good wifi and air con.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay
Tessa
10 Mar 2026
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I didn't know that there is no staff onsite and that reception is at a different motel that is further than walking distance away. I found this out after I booked.
The lights on the outside of the building and lack of good curtains meant that room 1 was not dark at night. I asked to be moved which the staff were happy to oblige.
There was no hairdryer, access to the laundry, or space to store bags on checkout day - all things that were advertised
The rooms were quite dusty and there was no where to hang towels, face cloths, hand towels or tea towels. The TV was a bit touch and go and kept losing internet connection.
However, the location was great.
Beware you check-in elsewhere, all good though. Clean, functional, modern basic room. Newspaper outside in the morning was a nice touch. No bedside lamps or towel rails. A pleasant stay.
Excellent Motel at great price. Only minor criticism would be lack of towel rails in bathroom, but Motel highly recommended to anyone wanting a great nights stay in Hamilton.
It’s managed remotely from another motel in the central city. They want a $200 hold on your credit card. It’s really basic, cheap(ish) accom with an uncomfortable bed (in my room) and very noisy from adjoining rooms. It was ok for a couple of nights when working in that part of Hamilton