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Hygate Motor Lodge
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#26 of 57 hotels in Hamilton
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Welcome to the Hygate Motor Lodge where guests will find the best in customer service, amenities and accommodations all for an affordable rate. The Hygate Motor Lodge is an environmentally rated motel offering apartment-style guest rooms each complete with satellite television with 50+ channels, air-conditioning/heat pump and FREE UltraFast Fibre broadband Internet & Wi-Fi (1 password for all devices & NO Data Caps). Executive suites with spa bath are also available. This Hamilton hotel makes breakfast available to guests every morning for a small fee. The motel's additional amenities include meeting facilities accommodating up to 50 guests.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast in the room
Mini golf
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Parking
Wifi
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Snack bar
Meeting rooms
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Room service
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Electric blanket
Bath / shower
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Kitchenware
On-demand films
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Green
Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English
Location
299 Ulster Street, Hamilton 3200 New Zealand
Getting there
Car recommended
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Grade: 48 out of 100
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Have stayed here many times and always find them friendly and accomodating. We will always stay here when we go to hamilton. Good sized rooms, the kids love the personal touch of a few lollies when we arrive. recommended to all
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Date of stay: April 2013Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Dave S, General Manager at Hygate Motor Lodge
Responded 19 Jun 2013
Dear Joy V Thank you for the fantastic review, we do appreciate the repeat custom and try to keep adding a few new little personal touches. Look forward to welcoming you and your family again in the future Kindest Regards Dave Smith GM
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We arrived on Saturday, having booked online for a four night stay.
The Staff were helpful and pleasant to deal with.
Of all the seven Motels we stayed at during our stay in New Zealand, this was the newest with the most modern décor.
We stayed in their family accommodation which included a separate bedroom with two single beds, the main bedroom is also the main room of the motel including kitchen, television (with Sky) dining table and two lounge chairs.The bathroom was large with a spa bath.
Having read others comments stating a lack of soul, or character these may perhaps be a result of the design of the room which has a more Hotel feel.
The décor is neutral and may not suit those looking for a quirky holiday experience, however if you are looking for a nice room, and a good night sleep, then this is exactly what you will find here, we enjoyed our four nights here and this accommodation served it's purpose for our family.
Essentially we spend our days out exploring and return to the motel for the evening.
The Staff were helpful and pleasant to deal with.
Of all the seven Motels we stayed at during our stay in New Zealand, this was the newest with the most modern décor.
We stayed in their family accommodation which included a separate bedroom with two single beds, the main bedroom is also the main room of the motel including kitchen, television (with Sky) dining table and two lounge chairs.The bathroom was large with a spa bath.
Having read others comments stating a lack of soul, or character these may perhaps be a result of the design of the room which has a more Hotel feel.
The décor is neutral and may not suit those looking for a quirky holiday experience, however if you are looking for a nice room, and a good night sleep, then this is exactly what you will find here, we enjoyed our four nights here and this accommodation served it's purpose for our family.
Essentially we spend our days out exploring and return to the motel for the evening.
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Date of stay: April 2013Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from hygate, General Manager at Hygate Motor Lodge
Responded 27 May 2013
Dear WAPerthFamily Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your recent trip to NZ and your stay in Hamilton, a lot of effort goes into keeping the decor modern. Nice clean rooms and a good nights sleep is what we endeavour to provide to our guests. Hope to see you again should you return to Hamilton Kind regards Dave Smith GM
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Positives - it was a very quiet place to stay given we saw the amount of people who were staying there. This was good for us who was a couple only needing a night passing through Hamilton.The place was clean and spacious. Staff was friendly, but was hard to see around the place.
Challenges - the bathroom was quite dated in comparison to photos. The rooms are very close together which meant parking was a bit of a nightmare going out after check out. The room also was very dark, barely any light in the rooms being that the rooms are quite close together and narrow but long.
Would come back to this place if needed a cheap place to stay in Hamilton again.
Challenges - the bathroom was quite dated in comparison to photos. The rooms are very close together which meant parking was a bit of a nightmare going out after check out. The room also was very dark, barely any light in the rooms being that the rooms are quite close together and narrow but long.
Would come back to this place if needed a cheap place to stay in Hamilton again.
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Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Ask for a room at the front or back of hotel to get more light
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Was moved to Victoria Apartments through our booking at Hygate. Victoria Apartments is down the road, you can look up the reviews for Victoria Hotel and see has a very different review rating than Hygate.
Issues included
1. No access. Key card not working, stuck outside our room at 11.30pm.
2. Ants in the bed in the lounge.
3. No hot water at all. Never was able to shower.
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4. Rude staff. Thought they were there at 9am to fix our shower, turns out they were trying to get us out an hour early.
5. Kettle cord doesn't reach the plug. No milk. Just annoying...
6. No extra blankets, nothing in any cupboards. Was cold.
When we drove to Hygate reception to check out we were told the only way to get a refund was to speak to a manager. But managers don't work on the weekend. But they also don't work during the week. But they also have no phone line. And the only way to contact them is to email our complain to info@hygate.co.nz. I'm sure I'll hear back...
Issues included
1. No access. Key card not working, stuck outside our room at 11.30pm.
2. Ants in the bed in the lounge.
3. No hot water at all. Never was able to shower.
Bonus round:
4. Rude staff. Thought they were there at 9am to fix our shower, turns out they were trying to get us out an hour early.
5. Kettle cord doesn't reach the plug. No milk. Just annoying...
6. No extra blankets, nothing in any cupboards. Was cold.
When we drove to Hygate reception to check out we were told the only way to get a refund was to speak to a manager. But managers don't work on the weekend. But they also don't work during the week. But they also have no phone line. And the only way to contact them is to email our complain to info@hygate.co.nz. I'm sure I'll hear back...
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Nothing like the advertisement or reviews. I had to use wet wipes to clean finger marks and food stains off walls, door handles and the kitchen bench and appliances. The chairs around the table had food stuck all over them and the couch was completely broken with springs sticking out of the base. Sheets were clean but the towels were well worn. We found hairs stuck to pillows and to the tv cabinet top. The receptionist was very apologetic and helpful. We checked out that same day and went somewhere else. She organised with the manager to refund us the other 2 nights we had booked.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
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My self, my wife and our 1 year old daughter stayed here for 1night. We were staying from out of town, to do some shopping in Hamilton.
On our arrival we were shocked to see most rooms were occupied by people from ministry of social well fare.
Outside our room was covered in smoke buds.
We didn’t get any sleep, people from outside our room from 10pm to early hours were playing music in there rooms, in there cars. Yelling and screaming, kids running outside up and down, cars coming and going, then at around 5am someone knocked on the door demanding cash that we apparently owed them. We didn’t open the door.
We couldn’t wait to leave in the morning. We felt extremely tired and exhausted when we left and will never ever return.
On our arrival we were shocked to see most rooms were occupied by people from ministry of social well fare.
Outside our room was covered in smoke buds.
We didn’t get any sleep, people from outside our room from 10pm to early hours were playing music in there rooms, in there cars. Yelling and screaming, kids running outside up and down, cars coming and going, then at around 5am someone knocked on the door demanding cash that we apparently owed them. We didn’t open the door.
We couldn’t wait to leave in the morning. We felt extremely tired and exhausted when we left and will never ever return.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Room Tip: None, worst case ask for a room right down the back. We never got that even tho it was requested.
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We had the unfortunate experience of staying here on 22 Oct, a Tuesday. We arrived early evening having had a huge day of travel to get there and another big day with business meetings and travel the next day.
The first warning was on checking in when we were expected to give our credit card details in order to cover a $200 bond in case we "damaged our room". We have NEVER encountered that before.
The first warning was on checking in when we were expected to give our credit card details in order to cover a $200 bond in case we "damaged our room". We have NEVER encountered that before.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Room Tip: Don't stay here!
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Absolutely disgusting and when booking in asked for $100 bond. We had already paid $150 for the room, which by the way was disgusting and the other people staying there seemed very permanent and dodgey, decided not to stay, as I can probably say if you ran a blue light over the bed ..... DO NOT RECOMMEND unless you're a drug dealer.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We were furthest studio room from the main road but still felt at night that we were in the middle of a grand prix circuit, it is like boy racer central. we booked the room on the basis of having free internet usage but if you own a mac with os x or a laptop with windows vista don't expect to use it, I went to ask why it wasn't working and the owner who seems to have no customer service skills didn't really care, gave the impression it was my fault for having a upto date computer. Also found 1 cockroach in a drawer in the kitchen and although i got rid of the problem myself I mentioned it to the manager the next day and he blamed the motel next door with no apologies or discount for the room, then went round our block with a can of spray trying to cure the problem himself. The motel was ok, but look elsewhere if you can.
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Date of stay: June 2007Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I had previously stayed here and it was fine. This time around, accompanied by my family, was terrible. Kids playing everywhere outside unsupervised by parents. Other guests sitting around smoking. Room not cleaned after first night. Unit was clean but it did not feel safe here with dodgy looking cars pulling up at all hours. It seems as though people are living here full time, people that I would not choose to spend my holiday around. Maybe winz housing? If this is the case, a note should be put on website. Not happy at all and not a good look for your business.
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Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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PRICE RANGE
$117 - $150 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Best Western Hygate Motor Lodge
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandWaikato RegionHamilton
NUMBER OF ROOMS
22
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hygate Motor Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Hygate Motor Lodge?
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 Hygate Motor Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and room service.
Which room amenities are available at Hygate Motor Lodge?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Hygate Motor Lodge?
Guests can enjoy complimentary tea, free instant coffee, and a snack bar during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hygate Motor Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Helm, The Sugar Bowl Cafe, and Ginger & Honey Café.
Does Hygate Motor Lodge offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to Hygate Motor Lodge?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Sapper Horace Moore-Jones commemorative statue (0.6 km).
Is Hygate Motor Lodge accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.