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title: "Claudelands Motel vs Quest on Ward: which hotel is better?"
description: "Claudelands Motel or Quest on Ward in Hamilton? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-03
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# Claudelands Motel vs Quest on Ward

Both are in Hamilton, 950 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Motel · Claudelands
## [Claudelands Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/claudelands-motel-hamilton/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1293351/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:** 2 of 3

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

The short answer

## Pick Quest on Ward

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 950 m apart.

### Choose Claudelands Motel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 7.8)
-   free parking
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 9 / 20)

### Choose Quest on Ward if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 6)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 20 / 9)

### Why is Claudelands Motel better than Quest on Ward?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.8) (+0.9)
2.  Has free parking
3.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

### Why is Quest on Ward better than Claudelands Motel?

1.  790 m closer to public transport (−790 m)
2.  144 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+144)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 79 vs 27) (+52)
4.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Claudelands Motel | Quest on Ward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.9) | 7.8 |
| Location | 3.6 | 7.6  (+4.0) |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 |
| Public transport | 5.1 | 9.3  (+4.2) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.3) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.9) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 18  (+2) | 16 |
| Google rating | – | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 79 |
| Rank in Hamilton | top 35%  (+28%) | bottom 37% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.6 | 7.6  (+4.0) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 280 m  (−790 m) |
| To the airport | 11 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6 | 150  (+144) |
| To the nearest food shop | 440 m | 460 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 6  (+3) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 9 | 20 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 14  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

950 m apart

Claudelands Motel: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Hamilton Train Station: 1.1 km, Hamilton International Airport (HLZ): 11 km, 6 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

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## Claudelands Motel or Quest on Ward: common questions

### Which is better, Claudelands Motel or Quest on Ward?

Quest on Ward leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Claudelands Motel is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Claudelands Motel or Quest on Ward?

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

### How far apart are Claudelands Motel and Quest on Ward?

The two hotels are 950 m 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/claudelands-motel-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/