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VR Hamilton

4.0 star property

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A rooftop terrace with round tables and wicker chairs, featuring a checkered floor pattern and decorative street lamps.
A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a chair, and a large window with curtains.
A room with a sloped ceiling, patterned floor, and two windows with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a grand chandelier, a reception desk, and a patterned chair.
A hotel lobby with a chandelier, seating area, reception desk, and a large window overlooking the street.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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237 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204
  • Place, SkyCity Hamilton
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Central Business District
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Centre Place
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

Suite with Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Superior Queen Room

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a red carpet, a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Executive Room

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a wooden bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Suite with Terrace

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a window with curtains.

Superior Studio Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

VR Hamilton

Along with self parking, this smoke-free hotel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a TV in a common area, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
VR Hamilton offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Hamilton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at VR Hamilton. During your stay, you'll be connected to a shopping center, and just a quick walk from Riff Raff. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus dry cleaning service and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Steps from Riff Raff and SkyCity Hamilton
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of VR Hamilton, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. The business-friendly VR Hamilton also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front-desk safe. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Hamilton hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered parking on site (NZD 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • On the riverwalk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1926
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.15 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 35 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of NZD 250.00 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 45 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 45 (one-way)
  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 20 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 35 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
VR Hamilton offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 5 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at VR Hamilton.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

VR Oaks Hotel
Hamilton City Oaks Hotel
VR Hamilton Hotel
VR Hamilton City Oaks
Hamilton City Oaks
VR Hamilton Hotel
VR Hamilton Hamilton
VR Hamilton Hotel Hamilton

VR Hamilton Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 222 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 133 out of 1001 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Old, but classic building, big rooms,,nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good and in the middle of town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The parking was good - the charge for the room was very reasonable, there were four in our room & it was roomy quiet & comfortable- we all slept well
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Arneka

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Central location Hotel is tired and needs a revamp
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
In the heart of Hamilton city, this location is a gem, despite the age of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Agatha and Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ravikash

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to stay with big rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and tidy, older decor and condition but fine and fair value for cost
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Norie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the 20s-vibe of the furnishings and the vastness of its rooms - even the smallest room has space for an extra bed or two! The larger rooms are like a suite! And being central its great for restaurants and cafes just outside the door. This is our go-to hotel in the Tron every time :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

di

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The street parking is frustrating theres no close ones especially if you get there about 5pm so you might want to pay for parking at vr. Rooms are clean property could do with a makeover a few broken things in room but for a bed for the night it works and its cheap close to casino and food variety down atreet is fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mudasir

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All above
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Te Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel met my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was near the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

shabana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes clean room and shops nearby
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect ☺️👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
enjoy my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Olivia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in Three rooms, and the rooms were old, dirty, and had holes in the bath tiles, showers did not work properly, service staff could bairly understand english!! only good thing was location! dont know how it has 4 stars, smashed windows and doors, very disappointing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness
Very big rooms with high ceilings and building is full of history and beautiful terrace on level 1
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kendall

Spacious rooms, comfortable bed and good aircon. Parking is tight and customer service was average. Lifts need servicing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely big rooms great water pressure in the shower would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Handy to town casino nearby loved the meals at the casino
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025