Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2026

Dawn

We have stayed here twice. The first time was great. It was on the second floor, was quiet comfortable room.
The second time was a different room on tge first floor, nearest the road. It was fine, comfortable, but a bit noisy and a bit stuffy since tge windows only partially open. However, there was a fan in each room so that made it fine.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2026

Stephen

Tight parking but sufficient space. Great shower pressure. No iron or board was annoying in the morning as not able to iron shirt

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Alison

Great value for a quick stop over. The staff were very welcoming, the bed was comfy, and there were good options in the room for cooking. Parking was limited when I got back to my room late in the evening, but I was just able to get a spot. The road nearby is noisy, so it's probably not a great option for light sleepers. But all in all I would stay again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2026

Leeanne

Customer service beyond exceed my expectations! The owner iss absolutely lovely and wven escorted me to my unit apon check in. Motel is undergoing refurbishment and will be even better once finished. Comfortable beds nice clean tidy warm units. Very well priced

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Paul

Clean, good room service and friendly staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2026

Jacqueline

Welcome was lovely and helpful and room was very clean and spacious though a little tired but the bed was comfy and the price was great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Megan

Good staff very helpful

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

10 Dec 2025

korinna

Incredible hot, fridge smelled sour, uncomfortable cheap bed

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Gary

What a great motel. It was a last minuite booking. Checkin was late but staff were amazing. Showed me to room and got me settled. Better service than some of the big chains i stay at.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Mark

Excellent stay at Settlers Motor Lodge. Only issue was parking but worked it out.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Allan

Great accommodation, friendly management

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

10 Nov 2025

FRITZ

All good, except, all light bulbs were removed. I found them in a drawer. Also, the power cable to the heated towel rail is damaged.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

gerald

The room was very clean and the hosts were very gracious.They willing accommodated us where we had to take extra time to pick up our car and get packed on to our next adventure .

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2025

Bill

the staff were great area around motel a bit off

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Don

All good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Renee

Lovely clean room. Nice spa bath and shower. Excellent location, close to town.
The ower is a choice guy. TV wasnt working. I called him, within seconds he was there to sort it.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2025

Stephen

Nice clean rooms, great for a family. The beds were a little soft for our liking, but this is true for most accommodations we have been to. Staff were friendly and helpful. Seating was a bit lacking for a room that could have up to five or six people staying, with just a two-person couch and three wooden chairs for the table. Sadly, while the room did have a spa bath installed, the jets didn't work, and though it was not advertised as a spa bath, it was still a little disappointing. Overall, a nice place when you're on a budget. would definitely recommend staying there.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Peter

Staff were excellent and showed us to the room when we arrived to ensure we had everything we needed.
Easy walk to restaurants and the CBD.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

Wendy

Very lovely owners, check in great, very clean, bedrooms good size, bed very comfortable, no real heating as in heat pump considering we had a good frost, just two small heaters, parking very tight

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

Joanne

The owners and staff were very welcoming, friendly and accommodating for the length of our stay.
They were always checking with us on how we were and could not do enough for us.
Very enjoyable.
Thank You

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2025

Elaine

Excellent room with good amenities. Water temperature was not very warm in shower or jetted tub.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2025

Timothy

Room was quiet and comfortable. Bed and linen was excellent and slept extremely well. Would have been nice to have a small bottle of milk provided as is normal in most motels. Bedroom heating was not working but explained to me at reception. A small three column heater was provided but was inadequate and found the room cold during the night. Was assured a larger heater would be provided for the next guest. Would be happy to stay again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2025

Doreen o

Very clean and cosy and the host and his wife were very accommodating and helpful as we were first time visitors to Hamilton

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Janice

Pleased with stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

shaniqua

We loved the fact that they could still accommodate us and our highlight was most definately the spa bath. It was close to town and around food options. Will most definately be back. Also the mini cookies that were handmade were delicious

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2025

Shona

Stayed for 1 night, more than happy, we would stay again, great location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

Karin

The room was very clean. It was warm. Bing had to come and turn on the tv for us and asked if I would like an extra pillow as he left. Very helpful with info about tourist attractions.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Tungane

Beautiful hotel nice and quiet so cozy and comfortable clean the bed was beautiful and soft will defy stay here again 🥰❤️

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2025

Jason

Great location. Walking distance to FMG stadium

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2025

Vanda

Very friendly staff on checking in and out, we left behind a couple of things, we got a csll straight away and they kept them till we could collect afew days later.
Nice meal at a local bar only 5 mins walk called The Helm

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

angela

Bing is perfect in his role as manager. With so many motels in Hamilton, it's the personal touch that makes one stand out. He showed us to our room and offered to move us when I complained about a bright light shining in from the back.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2025

Norma

The motel was in a great location. Clean units. Very friendly management/staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2025

Poonam

Have breakfast in the room would be adorable

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2025

Philippa

The management staff was very friendly and allowed us to park an extra car at the unit overnight, which was greatly appreciated.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2025

mike

The friendliness of the staff was outstanding .

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2025

Doris

War alles super

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2025

David

Staff and management service was excellent, very friendly and available to help. They are upgrading facilities to a very good standard with a minor tweaking needed in the shower box of our unit. Overall an excellent and convenient place to stay, recommended.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2025

Odele

Very thankful for the manager waiting for my very late check in. I needed a place to just sleep and this was perfect. Good value.
Thank you!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2025

Michelle

New owners currently renovating. New carpet and mattress new paint They were friendly and helpful. Minor things. Main one back of the room window would be good if had a blind as neighbours sensor light very sensitive
Would stay again

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2025

Sandra

Nice friendly staff

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2024

James

Lovely owners, most helpful to every request. If we had a car location would be perfect.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2024

Clare

The service was excellent, our room was great - recently renovated in some ways although the bathroom and kitchen were a bit dated, the rest of it was nicely renovated and clean. Little things like good soap, towels, good toilet paper, excellent shower, SKY movies/sport etc. All great!

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

04 Nov 2019

A

Stayed in the family apartment. A 4th bed was crammed into the lounge downstairs leaving no space to move. Appears there was permanent residents staying there and they were extremely noisy, running up and down the stairs, slamming doors and kept us awake most of the night. The milk supplied for tea and coffee was in a jug covered with cling wrap. Powerpoints didn't work. Overall a very disappointing stay.

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2019

Romano

Unexpexted luxury

We were pleasantly surprised at the luxury for the price.
The rooms were in an excellent state. The motel quiet - eventhough close to a main highway.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Arrived after using WOTIF website and found it was overbooked. Arriving after 8pm it took another 1 hour to find another location.

Friends_and_family Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

No air conditioning
Clean and tidy
Helpful staff
Difficult parking.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2018

PG

A very well maintained property in excellent condition. Comfortable bed and reasonable sized room which was positioned on the upper floor. Very friendly and helpful staff. Would highly recommend.

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2018

Lesley

Enjoyable Stay

Booked the Family Room which was great. Plenty of room and quiet at night. Had a toilet upstairs and downstairs. Lovely balcony with one of the bedrooms.Loved the big bathroom towels. Amenities in bathroom are a minimum -no shower cap.

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2018

John

Well-kept, ideal for overnight stay

Friendly staff, clean room, good shower (though soap dispenser looked better than it worked...needed two hands to avoid cover falling on the floor).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2018

Mel

Super friendly hosts! Amazing spa bath!
We really enjoyed staying here. The units are really clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend.

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Nice motel. Close to restaurants and easy to find

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2018

Marcus

A p[lace to feel well settled

Comfortable unit close to CBD. Pump on bath was a bit loud so might be getting a bit old and worn. Otherwise great place to stay.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Nice people, needs doing up a bit but ok for the price of the room.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2018

H

Clean and comfortable motel close to city centre

Stayed for one night and it was exactly what we needed - spacious, clean, warm and close to city centre. Parking in front of unit. Unit was two-storey (bedrooms upstairs from living) which was quite unique. A bonus having two toilets when travelling with kids.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2018

Mary

Great for an overnight dropoff.

Apart from not being able to access the wifi, the room was good. Comfortable, warm and all basics supplied.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2018

Melodie

Nice hotel, clean and close to everything

We arrived early and were able to check in at 10 am the room was excellent with everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Great stay but very noisy. Could hear everything going on in other units, especially from those upstairs.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

great value for money! amazingly quiet considering motels location on a busy road. would definitely sTay again.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Shower was very good, room was small but ok for one day, only downside was bed was very cool. Location is also very good.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Great room with lovely spa bath. Would def stay again

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2018

Rhys

Nice clean hotel.

Very friendly staff, great for family’s and close to all amenities. Walking distance from the stadium.

4/10

Poor

12 May 2018

Lynette

Initial thoughts on seeing the room were this is clean but basic. There were only 4 teabags supplied daily (as I was on my own this was ok but it would have nice to not ration the number of cups of tea that I could have). The drain grill on the sink draining board was blocked and very smelly.
The liquid soap in the bathroom seemed to have been diluted with water as it was extremely runny, so much so as to not get any lather when washing hands. The bottom of the spa bath is very scratched and appears to look grey as though the cleaners cannot get this clean. The shower was over the spa bath so to get in the high edge bath to shower and not have a rail on the wall to hold on to is a safety issue. There was a non- slip mat over the edge of the bath but when I moved this there was someone else's hair under it on the on the edge of the bath. The loo paper is in a tall dispenser (like public toilets). The robe and slippers to use as stated in the compendium were not there. There was also no breakfast menu in the front pocket as stated in the compendium. The bed was quite comfortable but all four pillows were very, very soft. It would have been nice to have the option of firmer pillows to use even if they were kept in the wardrobe.
The staff were very friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Very nice and well run Would definitely recommend Loved the rules

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2018

Holly

Spacious, clean unit close to town

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Was a lovely experience staying in a spacious, clean unit close to the city.

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2018

KiwiAussie100

Good Hotel

Nice Hotel, we were in one of the rear rooms away from the main road.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Great family space with the two bedrooms upstairs

Great stay, very pleasant reception and good space for family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2018

Barry

Great Motel

All that we needed and very friendly welcoming hosts

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

A wonderful welcome!

Great location. Really comfortable bed, extremely clean and everything we needed was on hand. Thoroughly recommend!

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2018

scott

Cheap motel handy location

This is a well priced motel close to the city centre and a supermarket. The people that run it are friendly and helpful. The room was clean and had sky TV .

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Great place to stay

Stayed overnight at this motel. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Room was tidy and bed comfortable.

Would recommend!

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2018

J

Pleasant place to stay

Clean and comfortable, with very helpful staff.
I would stay here again.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Mar 2018

Ange

Room had no air conditioning

Stayed one night was very hot with no air conditioning parking was very tight and the wifi cut off all the time which meant you were constantly logging in. Room was clean and tidy ok for a one night stay

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Owners/managers were friendly and helpful, offering to garage my motorcycle each night during my stay. Greatly appreciated.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2018

Mark

Very welcoming, nice modern room, good facilities.
Bed was a bit soft

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2018

Ade

Excellent Motel with free parking

Motel is very conveniently placed for Seddon Park Cricket Ground (an easy 15 minute flat walk). Spoke to owner before we arrived who very kindly facilitated an early check in as we were driving down from Auckland to attend a day / night cricket match - which would have made check in during normal times impossible.
Room was spotless and very comfortable - loved the ceiling fan!
Strongly recommend this motel to anyone, particularly if you want somewhere handy for the cricket ground.

While in Hamilton, make sure you visit Hamilton gardens, just outside of town - well worth it.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

The rooms are more like a hotel, spotlessly clean and very spacious. Will defo book again.

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Fine for an overnight stay in Hamilton

Room was fine with comfortable furnishings but the motel was quite noisy on a Friday night.

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2018

Laura

Nice, affordable and clean for a short stay.

Walking distance to pubs, restaurants, supermarket, waikato stadium and city centre. We stayed one night and were very happy with the cleanliness and ease of check in. We were even able to check out late, which we were thrilled with.

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2018

Terence

Ideal stopover

We were driving from Wellington to Auckland and this Motor Lodge in Hamilton was an ideal place for stopover and near to several pubs / restaurants and 2 large supermarkets.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Be great in cooler months

I happened to stay in hot humid weather, there is no AC so that was really the only negative.

4/10

Poor

27 Jan 2018

Tamela

No value for money....

Carpets were stained, NO air conditioning (shocking for the price we paid). Who has no air conditioning these days???!! The liquid soap was super cheap and watered down. Overall it was very expensive for what we received. I would not recommend this place.

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2018

Stu

Clean and Very Friendly Staff

Very nice staff, close to the city, close to the stadium for the sports events and the rooms are spacious. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend to everyone.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Helpful & efficient staff . Satisfactory & comfortable facilities

2/10

Poor

05 Jan 2018

Tarn

Never again

Poor service couldn't find online booking then tried to say wotif had wrong pricing and we'd need to pay extra. When we went to the office to get our complimentary milk they brought to our room then advised we needed to pay extra for our child as he looked older than what we had paid.Then after we checked out tried charging us for a window breakage that we didn't do as we didn't use that room. No phone to ring the office and poor English. Really disappointed that we used online to make the booking and to arrive and be greeted with less than satisfactory service. Be warned and advised that there is plenty more accommodation in Hamilton than Bks

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2017

Nancy

Great place

My family loved that the beds were upstairs and not in the living room like most hotels.

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2017

KEE AH

Good choice for a reasonable cost

Comforatable and convenient hotel.

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Lovely place

Very comfortable and relaxing, lovely staf, the one and only downside was that the downstairs window wouldn’t latch closed so we felt a tad uneasy

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2017

Jon

Very good motel

Good clean motel with friendly staff. Good location for restaurants and bars, would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2017

Paytie

Close to town

Great place to stay. Staff were friendly and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Nice hotel, good location

Good stay, comfortable room but only a ceiling fan upstairs so was a bit too hot even overnight. Easy to find and lovely stay though!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2017

Ricky

Nice people tidy clean place good sized room easy parking

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Nice hotel and friendly staff

The location is great and close to supermarket and restaurants. The owner is very friend and accommodating. The accommodation is spacious and comfortable. There is a also a jacuzzi pool inside the bathroom

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2017

Wahi

BK'S OK

Spotless, great hosts, all of the sky channels, close to everything

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Excellent stay. Everything we needed and right next to Waikato Stadium. Late checkout was no problem either.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2017

Murray

Welcoming receptionist

Nice to have a welcoming receptionist on my arrival

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2017

jo

Close to town

Nice and easy, reception was good to deal with, little hard to understand, especially on the phone
Very clean

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Very nice place to stay. Clean and tidy. Friendly staff. Close to town

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2017

Claire

Close to town and conference centre

Most enjoyable
Lovely shower and bath
Clean and tidy
Safe with good parking facilities
Quiet and convrnient

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

A comfortable stay for a large group.

BK's Settlers Motor Lodge was well positioned and accommodated a large group of us attending a three day conference. The hotel staff were welcoming and helpful. The rooms were clean and comfortable. We did not need to use the cooking facilities as we ate out so I cannot comment on this. We were able to walk to the shops and places to eat. The hotel met our needs and expectations.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Very Nice hotel

Our room was very clean everything dusted, wiped, and orderly which made the stay all the more comfortable. Staff were facilitating and welcoming despite our booking hick up, assuring us we had a room to stay.