Quest on Ward vs VR Hamilton Hotel
Both are in Hamilton, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Apartment★★★★Hamilton Central
Quest on Ward
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 6 of 7
Hotel★★★★★Hamilton Central
VR Hamilton Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.1 Good
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 7
The short answer
Pick Quest on Ward
It leads in 6 of 7 categories. 350 m apart.
Choose Quest on Ward if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose VR Hamilton Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Quest on Ward better than VR Hamilton Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.1)+0.7
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3340 m closer to public transport−340 m
- 4Has a gym
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
- 6Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is VR Hamilton Hotel better than Quest on Ward?
- 1350 m closer to the beach (810 m vs 1.2 km)−350 m
- 2310 m closer to the area centre−310 m
- 3Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
- 4More guest reviews (905 vs 16), so the rating is more reliable×57
- 5Offers an airport transfer
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Quest on Ward vs VR Hamilton Hotel: which hotel is better? | Quest on Ward | VR Hamilton Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 +0.7 | 7.1 |
| Location | 7.6 +0.7 | 6.9 |
| Facilities | 5.0 +1.7 | 3.3 |
| Families | 1.0 +1.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 +3.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 6.3 | 7.5 +1.2 |
| Public transport | 9.3 +1.8 | 7.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 +0.9 | 7.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 +0.7 | 7.1 |
| Number of reviews | 16 | 905 +889 |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 79 | – |
| Rank in Hamilton | top 65% +35% | top 100% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.6 +0.7 | 6.9 |
| Distance to Hamilton Central centre | 560 m | 250 m −310 m |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 810 m −350 m |
| To public transport | 280 m −340 m | 610 m |
| To the airport | 10 km | 9.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 20 | 39 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 14 +2 | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
350 m apart
Quest on Ward or VR Hamilton Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Quest on Ward or VR Hamilton Hotel?
Quest on Ward leads in 6 of 7 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities. VR Hamilton Hotel is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Quest on Ward or VR Hamilton Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
VR Hamilton Hotel is closer: 250 m from the centre, against 560 m for Quest on Ward.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
VR Hamilton Hotel is 810 m from the nearest beach; Quest on Ward is 1.2 km.
How far apart are Quest on Ward and VR Hamilton Hotel?
The two hotels are 350 m apart in a straight line.
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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