Hamilton Lake Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens

4.5/5(223 reviews)

From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of colour in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.

Hamilton Gardens
Hamilton Central Business District

Hamilton Central Business District

3.5/5(197 reviews)

Hamilton Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Hamilton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.

Hamilton Central Business District

Braemar Hospital

5/5(5 reviews)

If Braemar Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton.

Braemar Hospital

Lake Rotoroa

4.5/5(137 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Rotoroa during your travels in Hamilton.

Lake Rotoroa

SkyCity Hamilton

4/5(119 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Hamilton during your visit to Hamilton? Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.

SkyCity Hamilton

University of Waikato

4/5(33 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Waikato during your travels in Hamilton. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

University of Waikato

Activities

Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

AU$45
per adult
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand
Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries

Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries

AU$27
per adult
Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

AU$436
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
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Our pick of the best Hamilton Lake Hotel Deals

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$132 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
AU$132
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 4-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions SkyCity Hamilton and ArtsPost are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (665 reviews)
Convenient location for medical facilities nearby
"Tidy and clean room. Easy check-in."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre
Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre
2 out of 5
23 Thackeray Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton, Waikato
The price is AU$109 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$109
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions SkyCity Hamilton and ArtsPost are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (63 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful in reception. My accommodation was very clean, cosy and comfortable."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre
Lake Point Motel
Lake Point Motel
3 out of 5
42 Thackeray St, Hamilton
The price is AU$128 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$128
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions SkyCity Hamilton and Lake Rotoroa ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (189 reviews)
"Found a wasps nest at my outside ledge room 3 saw 6 wasps flying around it's in the corner off the wall small nest so far"

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2025

Lake Point Motel
Tudor Motor Lodge
Tudor Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
24 Thackeray Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$122 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$122
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (352 reviews)
"A great place to stay. An older building but neat and tidy inside, and fully equipped with heat pumps in the living area and bedrooms, large fridge, large TV screen etc. Staff extremely welcoming and friendly, offered us a free upgrade which was terrific! Beds are comfortable and clean, furnishing ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jan. 2025

Tudor Motor Lodge
VR Hamilton
VR Hamilton
4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$82 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$82
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
6.4/10 (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

VR Hamilton
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
3.5 out of 5
287 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$156 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$156
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Convenient breakfast situation, pleasant restaurant next to venue. Pleasant and attentive staff. Rather basic room, but scrupulously clean and incredibly helpful and pleasantly friendly cleaning staff. Great location for walking access to Museum of Waikato and Art Gallery."

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Hamilton Lake

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Melville

Melville might not have many top sights, but Hamilton Gardens and SkyCity Hamilton are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Melville
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Frankton

4.5/5(30 area reviews)

While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like Waikato Stadium and Seddon Park.

Frankton
Waikato showing rugged coastline and a bay or harbour

Hamilton Central

While visiting Hamilton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton.

Hamilton Central
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Hamilton East

4/5(68 area reviews)

While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.

Hamilton East
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Dinsdale

Dinsdale might not have many top sights, but Waikato Stadium and Lake Rotoroa are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Dinsdale
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Whitiora

If you're spending some time in Whitiora, Whitiora Bible Church and Prodrive Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Whitiora

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