Hotels met bar in Waikato, New Zealand

We have a great stay at this hotel. Its very clean, staff is very helpful and friendly. The breakfast provided by the hotel is really great too! It is also near to tourist attractions and good food places.

The hotel is clean and offers great service. It has a swimming pool, sauna, spa, hot spring pool, and golf club. The rooms are clean with large, soft beds. The breakfast is delicious and the staff are helpful, offering recommendations for local sightseeing.

I had a great stay at this hostel, and it definitely exceeded my expectations. The common areas were clean, comfortable, and had a great atmosphere for meeting other travelers. I ended up making some new friends here, and we realized we were planning to visit many of the same places, so we explored together. That really made my trip even more memorable. The hostel itself was very clean and well-maintained, and I was impressed with the overall experience. The only issue I encountered was with late check-in. My bus arrived much later than expected, so I wasn't able to arrange an after-hours check-in in advance. I understand that the instructions were provided by email, but I did have a moment of panic because I was asked to call the hostel's phone number. Since I was traveling with only an eSIM and didn't have a New Zealand phone number, I wasn't able to make the call. It would be great if there were an alternative way to contact the hostel for late check-ins, such as WhatsApp, email, or an online messaging system. Overall, this hostel went beyond my expectations, and I'd definitely recommend it to other travelers.

A huge thank you to Ms. Mimy at the front desk! We encountered her during both check-in and check-out, and her service was warm and kind. We had booked a lake-view room, expecting a beautiful and wonderful holiday, but it turned out to be a ground-floor room, not a true lake-view at all. She upgraded us to a genuine lake-view room at no extra charge, and even helped us pick the best unit and floor. She also provided an extra bed (which we had originally booked). If it weren't for our pre-booked flights, we would have loved to extend our stay. When we checked out, she learned we were still in New Zealand and kindly gave us two bottles of honey, which was very thoughtful. We'll definitely stay here again next time, and we'd love to stay in the same room. The hotel parking is excellent, with an outdoor lot within the premises. Breakfast was plentiful. There's a small garden inside the hotel that's a must-see, and you can also find geothermal features. To the left of the hotel entrance, there's a McDonald's and a gas station.

We stayed one night en route to Hobbiton and liked it so much that we stayed another 2 later in our trip. Great location, and Cambridge is a relatively easy base to get to other places from. Beautiful decor throughout, nice finishings and really peaceful. It was very busy during our stay (around Christmas/NY) so a little wait for food/drinks but that’s to be expected. We had positive interactions with all hotel and restaurant staff. My only feedback is that the switches in the rooms have blue lights on them, which, for people that like a black-out room, can disrupt sleep. Hopefully an easy fix!

This seems to be a pretty good hotel in Hamilton. The facilities are excellent, and the service is great. It's located downtown, with plenty of restaurants and supermarkets nearby. There are some free parking spaces right outside, but it's a matter of luck. We stayed for three days; on the first day, we used the hotel's valet parking, which cost $42 (including parking fees). On the second day, we found a free parking spot. On the third day, when we returned, there were no free spots available. As we were talking to the front desk, one of the valet guys told us that a free spot had just opened up, so we quickly parked there. What a nice person!

Love the location just awesome! Right on the lake and you can walk out your door directly onto it and Sit outside on a table and admire the view! Restaurant was nice just a shame the fireplace is gas nothing like a real wood fire when it's Winter! Parking was fine and easy, so good they have a heated pool as it would be useless in Winter, they also have the Sauna which is great it just such a shame the grotto is out of order and was told it has been that way for a while. Something like that should be sorted at a last resort just rebuild it if it cannot be fixed customers expect it Bathroom was good with a nice big spa bath and this is by far the best bed we have ever slept in. It is huge! You could fix 6 people in it if haha!

Wow! We go upgraded to two bedroom apartment which was really handy since it has washer/dryer plus air conditioning in both bedrooms and open plan living area. Very clean and modern apartment with good appliances (Bosch cooktop, oven, dishwasher, washer and dryer). The apartment is sound proofed. They also have 4 varieties of Zealong Tea Estate teas along with the Zealong cups plus coffee pods. The hotel is next to the lake and shops so it’s quite convenient. My only issue is that outside of night time sleeping hours, the air conditioner would turn off by itself after a few minutes. Other than that, I really enjoyed staying at this hotel and would recommend it to others.

The environment here is beautiful, and the service is attentive. Not only is the front desk friendly and enthusiastic, but there are also pre-laid electric blankets under the beds in the rooms, making chilly winter nights truly warm. Of course, there are also large heaters on the room walls, which is great. I really like the cabins here; they are very comfortable to stay in. There's a wooden chair in the entryway, perfect for sitting and enjoying fruits and snacks, and you can even stargaze at night. Hot Water Beach is just a ten-minute walk away. When we arrived, the low tide had already ended, and the area where we could dig for hot water was occupied by surging waves. However, back at the hotel, there's a hot water pool, which was a perfect substitute and felt wonderful. Early the next morning, I took a hot shower while still in my swimsuit and continued to soak in the hot water pool, which was very relaxing. Later, two girls arrived, waiting for the regular pool to open for a swim. The large pool is closed at night to maintain cleanliness, and the cover is slowly retracted by equipment in the early morning. I tested the water temperature; although steam was rising from the large pool, the water felt quite cold. Watching the girls swim around, I gradually entered the water from the shallow end, and after swimming a lap, my body adjusted. Floating quietly on the water, like duckweed, watching the clouds in the sky, light and ethereal. It was a thirty-minute drive from the hotel to Cathedral Cove, and the scenery was breathtaking. The evening beach, illuminated by the sunset, was so quiet and peaceful, with an ethereal quality that transcended time. In the distance, where the blue and pink sky met the sea, a faint full moon had already climbed into the sky, creating a hazy atmosphere. My nineteen-year-old son and I slowly made our way down the mountain path to the parking lot at the foot of the mountain. The restaurant there was still open and busy with many customers, chatting warmly under the soft yellow lights. We ordered beef brisket stew and fish and chips. After eating our fill, we drove back to the hotel. The mountain road has many turns, so we drove carefully and slowly at night, without having to rush. I really like this hotel; it exceeded my expectations. I will definitely come again and recommend it to my friends.

A tiny motel, has basic amenities. Didn't know there's a communal kitchen until we were leaving. It's a good stop over point, but most of the town closes either early or has long weekends, so make sure you have supplies beforehand. When we arrived there there was no reception, had a number and person to ring, the entrance is a bit tricky ”around the back”...yep that's exactly what it is.