--- title: "Novotel Hamilton Tainui vs Quest Hamilton: which hotel is better?" description: "Novotel Hamilton Tainui or Quest Hamilton in Hamilton? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/novotel-hamilton-tainui-hamilton-vs-quest-hamilton-hamilton/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-27 --- # Novotel Hamilton Tainui vs Quest Hamilton Both are in Hamilton, 410 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★½ · Hamilton Central ## [Novotel Hamilton Tainui](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/novotel-hamilton-tainui-hamilton/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 7.3 - **Score by category:** 2 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1906362/agoda/?lang=en) Apartment · Claudelands ## [Quest Hamilton](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/quest-hamilton-hamilton/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 7.8 - **Score by category:** 2 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2000705/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 410 m apart. ### Choose Novotel Hamilton Tainui if you want - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 217 / 38) - a newer or recently renovated building (2020 / 2012) ### Choose Quest Hamilton if you want - to walk to the sights (690 m / 1.1 km) - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 38 / 217) ### Why is Novotel Hamilton Tainui better than Quest Hamilton? 1. More guest reviews (343 vs 68), so the rating is more reliable (×5.0) 2. 36 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+36) 3. Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2012) (+8y) 4. 9 more listed amenities (22 vs 13) (+9) 5. Has 24-hour room service 6. Has an on-site restaurant 7. Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h) ### Why is Quest Hamilton better than Novotel Hamilton Tainui? 1. 410 m closer to the city centre (−410 m) 2. A smaller, more intimate hotel (38 vs 217 rooms) (−179) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Novotel Hamilton Tainui | Quest Hamilton | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.6 | | Location | 7.3 | 7.8 (+0.5) | | Facilities | 6.7 (+3.4) | 3.3 | | Spa & wellness | 3.0 (+1.5) | 1.5 | | Public transport | 8.5 | 9.2 (+0.7) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.6 (+0.1) | 8.5 | | Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.6 | | Number of reviews | 343 (+275) | 68 | | Rank in Hamilton | top 20% (+9%) | top 29% | | Location | | Location score | 7.3 | 7.8 (+0.5) | | Distance to the centre | 1.1 km | 690 m (−410 m) | | To public transport | 430 m | 300 m (−130 m) | | To the airport | 10.0 km | 10 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 (+36) | 114 | | To the nearest food shop | 620 m | 440 m (−180 m) | | Shops within 500 m | 4 | 7 (+3) | | Sights within 1 km | 2 | 3 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★½ | – | | Rooms | 217 | 38 | | Floors | 4 | 3 | | Newest building or renovation | 2020 (+8y) | 2012 | | Listed amenities | 22 (+9) | 13 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 11:00 (+1h) | 10:00 | | Amenities | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Concierge | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Restaurant | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | – | | 24-hour room service | ✓ | – | | Sauna | ✓ | – | | Gym | ✓ | ✓ | | Nightclub | ✓ | – | | Casino | ✓ | – | | Meeting rooms | ✓ | – | | Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | ✓ | | Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Minibar | ✓ | – | | In-room safe | ✓ | – | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – | [Novotel vs Quest Apartment Hotels: which hotel brand is better?](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/novotel-vs-quest/) ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [Novotel Hamilton Tainui prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/novotel-hamilton-tainui-hamilton/prices/) ## Location 410 m apart Novotel Hamilton Tainui: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Hamilton Train Station: 430 m, Hamilton International Airport (HLZ): 10.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km. Quest Hamilton: city centre: 690 m, nearest station Hamilton Train Station: 300 m, Hamilton International Airport (HLZ): 10 km, 114 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Hamilton [Hamilton weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/new-zealand/waikato-region/hamilton/weather) ## Novotel Hamilton Tainui or Quest Hamilton: common questions ### Which is better, Novotel Hamilton Tainui or Quest Hamilton? They are evenly matched. Novotel Hamilton Tainui is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness; Quest Hamilton is stronger in location, public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Novotel Hamilton Tainui or Quest Hamilton? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Quest Hamilton is closer: 690 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Novotel Hamilton Tainui. ### How far apart are Novotel Hamilton Tainui and Quest Hamilton? 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