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Arena Court Motel

4.0 star property
Riverfront motel in Hamilton with free parking

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms
Free self-parking
Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Arena Court Motel in Whitiora's center offers comfort and practicality. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, secure luggage storage, and convenient dry cleaning services. The notably helpful staff consistently earns praise from visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 16 - Sept 17
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Tomorrow

Sept 17 - Sept 18
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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio

Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 49 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Spa Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Located in Whitiora, a neighbourhood in Hamilton, Arena Court Motel is near the airport and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waikato River and Claudelands Park, while Founders Theatre and Waikato Museum of Art and History are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at FMG Stadium Waikato or Seddon Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
21 Willoughby Street, Hamilton, 3200

What's nearby

  • Hamilton Central Business District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • FMG Stadium Waikato - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hamilton Centre Place - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Waikato Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gather: Food House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Spot - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - Northmall - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rocket Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Frank - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Arena Court Motel

Upscale motel located in Whitiora
Arena Court Motel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Arena Court Motel offer perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Arena Court
Arena Court Motor
Arena Court Motor Hamilton
Arena Court Motor Lodge
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Arena Motor Lodge
Court Arena
Arena Court Motel Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Arena Court Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arena Court Motel?

As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arena Court Motel on 12 Oct 2025 start from NZ$121.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Arena Court Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arena Court Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Arena Court Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Arena Court Motel located?

Located in Whitiora, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of FMG Stadium Waikato and Hamilton Central Business District. Whitiora Bible Church and Founders Theatre are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Arena Court Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 397 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Lovely place to stay, convenient to supermarket and city. Spacious room, nice and comfy. Host was lovely. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to stay at. Will be returning if I need to stay for work again in Hamilton.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredibly friendly. Room was exceptionally clean and had all the amenities we could need. The jacuzzi bath was fantastic, just what we needed after a good couple of solid days walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is very pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds .Quiet for a Friday night .2nd time we have stayed there & will stay again xx
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am not sure if this location is also a long term stay location but there was repeat traffic and noise in and out of the motel most of the night mostly the same people coming and going repeatedly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, easy to everything, nice clean and quiet.

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Great motel and staff. Only a little walk to town and where we wanted to be.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tidy, quiet, has everything you need, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aroha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Arena Court was superb.

Had a very peaceful sleep - no traffic noise whatsoever. Lobely and clean - would definately stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday

Good bed. Big room. Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean motel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect for attending FMG Stadium! Friendly service, room was clean and well appointed. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy and will stay again next time in Hamilton. Quiet, clean, modern, great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room and bathroom. Excellent facilities and easy parking right outside room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A well kept property close to town . Clean and comfortable units.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was very comfortable and impeccably clean. The motel was in a great location. There were 2 Supermarkets nearby as well as being convenient to several eateries.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and convenient. Very clean and will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lived up to its excellent reputation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host and staff, very helpful with catering to someone with a disability
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and tidy, seemed to me like it was used for emergency housing as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely warm and comfortable unit. Close to city and netball courts. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a clean tidy motel...quiet...only thing I saw as a issue was a broken window handle in bathroom..so couldn't close causing a cool draft in bathroom. Otherwise highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern,clean rooms. Friendly staff

8/10 Good

XXX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service and well serviced unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022