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title: "BKs Premier Motel Hamilton vs Quest on Ward: which hotel is better?"
description: "BKs Premier Motel Hamilton or Quest on Ward in Hamilton? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-15
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# BKs Premier Motel Hamilton vs Quest on Ward

Both are in Hamilton, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Melville
## [BKs Premier Motel Hamilton](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bks-premier-motel-hamilton-hamilton/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 6 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1211790/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Hamilton Central
## [Quest on Ward](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/quest-on-ward-hamilton/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.6

- **Score by category:** 8 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2000778/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Quest on Ward

It comes out ahead on 8 of 15 compared facts. 2.6 km apart.

### Choose BKs Premier Motel Hamilton if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 7.8)
-   free parking
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 99 / 20)

### Choose Quest on Ward if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.1 km / 3.4 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 3)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 20 / 99)

### Why is BKs Premier Motel Hamilton better than Quest on Ward?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 7.8) (+1.5)
2.  Has free parking
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (99 vs 20 rooms) (×5.0)

### Why is Quest on Ward better than BKs Premier Motel Hamilton?

1.  2.4 km closer to the city centre (−2.4 km)
2.  147 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+147)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 79 vs 19) (+60)
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (20 vs 99 rooms) (−79)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | BKs Premier Motel Hamilton | Quest on Ward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+1.5) | 7.8 |
| Location | 2.5 | 7.6  (+5.1) |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 |
| Public transport | – | 9.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.4) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+1.5) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 9 | 16  (+7) |
| Google rating | 4.6/5  (+0.7) | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | 329  (+250) | 79 |
| Rank in Hamilton | top 31%  (+32%) | bottom 37% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.5 | 7.6  (+5.1) |
| Distance to the centre | 3.4 km | 1.1 km  (−2.4 km) |
| To public transport | – | 280 m |
| To the airport | 8.0 km  (−2.0 km) | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 150  (+147) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.0 km | 460 m  (−550 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 6  (+6) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 99 | 20 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 14  (+10) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

2.6 km apart

BKs Premier Motel Hamilton: city centre: 3.4 km, Hamilton International Airport (HLZ): 8.0 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

Quest on Ward: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Hamilton Train Station: 280 m, Hamilton International Airport (HLZ): 10 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Hamilton

[Hamilton weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/new-zealand/waikato-region/hamilton/weather)

## BKs Premier Motel Hamilton or Quest on Ward: common questions

### Which is better, BKs Premier Motel Hamilton or Quest on Ward?

Quest on Ward leads in 8 of 15 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre. BKs Premier Motel Hamilton is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, Google rating.

### Which is cheaper, BKs Premier Motel Hamilton or Quest on Ward?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Quest on Ward is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 3.4 km for BKs Premier Motel Hamilton.

### How far apart are BKs Premier Motel Hamilton and Quest on Ward?

The two hotels are 2.6 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bks-premier-motel-hamilton-hamilton-vs-quest-on-ward-hamilton/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/