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Auto Lodge Motel
298 Ulster Street Whitiora, Hamilton 3200 New Zealand
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#16 of 57 hotels in Hamilton
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Come and stay at one of the best motels in Hamilton. Auto Lodge Motel is located only minutes north of central Hamilton, away from the central traffic, easy to find with ample parking. Close to Supermarkets, Cafes, Sky City Casino, Waikato Stadium, Water World, Claudelands Event Centre and the Base Shopping Centre. We offer accommodation to suit all needs; from Studio suites, One-bedroom Suites to Spa Bath Studio Suites. Our Spa Bath Suite, including a luxurious spa, is perfect for a quiet wind-down or a weekend getaway. All units are fully equipped for a comfortable and relaxing stay whatever the occasion. We also offer all the modern day necessities in all our suites including 42 inch Flat Screen Televisions with +50 Sky Digital Channels, Free Unlimited fibre Wifi access, Heat pump and Air-conditioner, large parking area and much more.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Non-smoking hotel
Picnic area
24-hour front desk
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Secured parking
Wifi
Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Seating area
Telephone
Kitchenette
Microwave
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Complimentary toiletries
Iron
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Refrigerator
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Classic
Charming
Languages Spoken
English, Korean
Location
298 Ulster Street Whitiora, Hamilton 3200 New Zealand
Getting there
Car recommended
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Grade: 48 out of 100
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24 Restaurants
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Highly recommended, a well presented and clean room which had everything needed, a comfortable bed, double glazed to reduce noise, great shower, large TV screen with plenty of channels. Really nice to get the Cookietime cookies and also really liked the fresh milk in the room and the story behind it, much appreciated. Great location and an easy walk to the centre of town.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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An excellent motel, very modern room and very clean. Well equipped with all you need for an overnight stay. Good location not far from Waikato hospital. Excellent manager. Lots of parking outside the units. We had a king size room which was very spacious and had everything that we needed.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: We stayed in an upstairs room which was good as it was away from the main road. But all windows...
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Well maintained comfortable unit. Very clean and tidy. Awesome shower with plenty of space. Well equipped with lots of electrical sockets. Wonderful super king bed. Love the dreamview milk provided. Friendly cleaner. Can’t fault it at all.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Take care. This motel is in the middle of an emergency housing area and offers emergency housing in-house as well, so very noisy with emergency customers sitting outside rooms from early till late talking and drinking. 3 motels across road all full of emergency housing occupants and noise levels were high till late with fighting and yelling to all hours. I was a single female traveller and felt unsafe outside of my room. Room was basic but tidy and fresh although priced highly for the area and noise levels.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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I loved that large work desk. I had a lot of writing to do and this was one of the best places I have stayed at for the extra lond bench at a perfect height to work on my laptop. So it really helped. The room was very clean and not cluttered. The bed was big and comfortable. I liked it and if I have another work trip in Hamilton I know where I will go. Thanks.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip: only issue was the Sky was a little tricky ... but I wasn't into watching TV anyway
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Stayed a night to break up drive from Wellington to Waiheke. Room was lovely - super clean and comfortable. Arrived later in the evening and room was nice and warm. Really friendly welcome as well.
Will definitely stay again.
Will definitely stay again.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The reception staff were wonderful.
We required a superking bed, which we got. It was very comfortable.
The negatives we found were:
The bathroom had been re-furbished, but was not totally finished, There were gaps in the tiling, the ceiling wasn't painted. There were very minimal toiletries, only 1 towel each. The floor wasn't very clean.
An only mentioning this as the room cost $220.
We required a superking bed, which we got. It was very comfortable.
The negatives we found were:
The bathroom had been re-furbished, but was not totally finished, There were gaps in the tiling, the ceiling wasn't painted. There were very minimal toiletries, only 1 towel each. The floor wasn't very clean.
An only mentioning this as the room cost $220.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Friendly service. Room is spotless and well.presented. HD TV with all channels. King size bed. Booking was quick and no fuss. Plenty of parking. Reasonably priced. We couldnt fault it. .........located at 297 Ulster St, Hamilton,,....,..................................
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Very clean, good sized room , friendly owner , would recommend , close to City Centre, supermarket And eateries , been here last three years for Fielddays at Mystery Creek and always clean and immaculately presented inside
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled on business
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Hamilton is full of motels but on my next visit I won’t even bother doing a comparison - The Auto Lodge was perfect and I’ll be back. There was quite a difference on line between the Auto Lodge’s room rate and some of the other hotels I had stayed at before so I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised to find that the rooms are modern with everything you need. Definitely the best value for money that I’ve ever found in Hamilton. The studio rooms aren’t huge but certainly big enough for 2. The bed, shower, TV, Wifi, a/c are all great and the room is very clean. We didn’t cook but there’s a shared kitchen on site with big tables, work surfaces and real ovens rather than a pathetic cooktops that most motels squeeze into a room. The location was perfect and the management was friendly and very helpful. Great experience all round.
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Date of stay: January 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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"We stayed in an upstairs room which was good as it was away from the main road. But all windows are double glazed."Read full review
"only issue was the Sky was a little tricky ... but I wasn't into watching TV anyway"Read full review
"Because we had large suitcases we asked for & received a ground floor unit ( no.6)"Read full review
"Choose a room further from the office, to avoid the noise of people climbing the stairs to the upper floor."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
$119 - $150 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandWaikato RegionHamilton
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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Frequently Asked Questions about Auto Lodge Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Auto Lodge Motel?
Nearby attractions include Waikato Stadium (0.7 km), Te Awa The Great New Zealand River Ride (0.7 km), and Sapper Horace Moore-Jones commemorative statue (0.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Auto Lodge Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and laundry service.
Which room amenities are available at Auto Lodge Motel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Auto Lodge Motel?
Guests can enjoy free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Auto Lodge Motel?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Auto Lodge Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Helm, The Sugar Bowl Cafe, and Thai Classic.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Auto Lodge Motel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Korean.
Are there any historical sites close to Auto Lodge Motel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Sapper Horace Moore-Jones commemorative statue (0.6 km).
Is Auto Lodge Motel accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.