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VR Hamilton

4.0 star property
Upmarket Victorian hotel connected to a shopping centre in Hamilton Central
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VR Hamilton

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Exterior
Suite with Terrace | Terrace/patio
Superior Triple Room
Breakfast area
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Overview of VR Hamilton

Reviews
6.4

Popular amenities

  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204
  • Popular LocationPortofino Cucina Italiana1 min walk
  • Popular LocationChim-Choo-Ree1 min walk
  • Popular LocationRiff Raff1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSkyCity Hamilton2 min walk
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Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Superior Queen Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Suite with Terrace

Suite with Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Hamilton

Located on the riverwalk, VR Hamilton is in Hamilton Central neighbourhood and is connected to a shopping centre. Waikato River and Memorial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waterworld and Taitua Arboretum. Kartsport Hamilton and TreeChurch and Gardens are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • SkyCity Hamilton - 2 min walk
  • Hamilton Centre Place - 5 min walk
  • Waikato Hospital - 19 min walk
  • Waikato Stadium - 3 min drive
  • Hamilton Gardens - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Local Taphouse - 2 min walk
  • Skycity Hamilton - 2 min walk
  • Chim-Choo-Ree - 1 min walk
  • Mexico Hamilton - 1 min walk
  • Garden Place, Hamilton - 3 min walk

About this property

VR Hamilton

Upscale hotel located in Hamilton Central
Close to SkyCity Hamilton, VR Hamilton provides amenities, such as a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a lift
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and a TV in reception
  • Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say good things about the location
Room features
All guest rooms at VR Hamilton feature perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and free tea bags/instant coffee

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered parking on site (NZD 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • On the riverwalk
  • 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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1926
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.15 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of NZD 250.00 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 45 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 45 (one-way)
  • Covered self-parking fee: NZD 20 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 per cent

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a security system and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

VR Oaks Hotel
Hamilton City Oaks Hotel
VR Hamilton Hotel
VR Hamilton City Oaks
Hamilton City Oaks
VR Hamilton Hotel
VR Hamilton Hamilton
VR Hamilton Hotel Hamilton

Frequently asked questions

Is VR Hamilton pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at VR Hamilton?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at VR Hamilton on 15 May 2024 start from AU$90.29, 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 VR Hamilton?

Self-parking is available for NZD 20 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at VR Hamilton?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at VR Hamilton?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does VR Hamilton provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM-8:00 PM on request. A fee of NZD 45 per person applies.

Where is VR Hamilton located?

Located in Hamilton Central, this hotel is steps away from Riff Raff and SkyCity Hamilton. ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History are also within 5 minutes.

VR Hamilton Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 252 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 170 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 151 out of 1003 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old buildings being restored. Noise from the street but was ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Blue

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location But it needs a revamp plus the toilet take a bit off getting used to as the water is half way a the bowl
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodolphe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for families
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Neville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Street noise ,people off their face, until 3.30 am. Weird noise for 30 mins on floor or above about 2?am.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location and lovely bones but showing lots of signs that it's not being well maintained. Poor parking facilities, plumbing not working well, lift weight limit reduced and it bangs and shudders during operation, broken mirrors, worn carpets etc. It's still nice but it needs work.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On a busy street and a old style hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Maya

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room size was good. Shower pressure weak. TV needing size increase.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We were impressed how the property was being kept up and enjoyed our stay. Front desk staff was fantastic and local restaurant was very nice. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0