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title: "Uni Motel, Hamilton: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Uni Motel in Hamilton: rated 8.2 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Motel · ★★★★
# Uni Motel

Hillcrest, Hamilton, New Zealand

8.2 ·  Very good 86 reviews ·  #24 #24 of 51 in Hamilton ·  3.7/5 on Google, 130 reviews ·  2.6 Location score
## About Uni Motel

Uni Motel is a motel in Hillcrest, Hamilton, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 86 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 3.5 km from the centre of Hamilton. The nearest beach is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport, Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), is 8.7 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 11

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 2017

- **Last renovated:** 2017

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

88 Knighton st, Hillcrest, Hamilton [unimotel.co.nz](http://www.unimotel.co.nz/)

## How Uni Motel scores

Better rated than 42% of hotels in Hamilton

-   Guest rating **8.2**
-   Location **2.6**
-   Beach access **4.0**

Hamilton average

## Rating on Google

3.7/5

130 Google reviews

-   5★38%
-   4★29%
-   3★16%
-   2★8%
-   1★9%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **25**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **5**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hamilton</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Uni Motel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Uni Motel. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at motel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Uni Motel with convenient amenities like room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the motel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Uni Motel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at motel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms within the motel, a refrigerator, instant coffee and instant tea is available to cater to your requirements when desired. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience.

### Compare

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## Questions about Uni Motel

### How do guests rate Uni Motel?

Uni Motel has a guest rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 86 reviews, which is better than 42% of rated hotels in Hamilton.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Uni Motel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Is there parking at Uni Motel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Uni Motel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), is 8.7 km away in a straight line.

### Is Uni Motel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.8 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Uni Motel have?

Uni Motel has 11 rooms on 2 floors.

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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