Hamilton East Travel Guide
Hamilton
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Popular places to visit
Hamilton Gardens
From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of color in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.
Hamilton Central Business District
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.
Southern Cross Hospital
If Southern Cross Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton.
Memorial Park
Explore the great outdoors at Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.
University of Waikato
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.
SkyCity Hamilton
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.
Things to do
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat
Full-Day Rainforest Getaway in Northland
Top hotels in Hamilton East
Albert Court Motor Lodge
The room was spotless, the staff were really friendly and the room had everything we needed. It's a good location too with a park and pub nearly across the road or the river track nearby.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Room was clean and close and accesible to downtown area.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Yes they were very Helpful
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Quest on London
The rooms were very spacious, clean, well equipped and comfortable.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
VR Hamilton
Over all it was a decent stay, the bathroom was very dated but clean. The room itself was quite large, with a lack of a living room space. Sheets on the larger bed did not appear freshly changed which was quite off putting
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
Nice
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hamilton East
Claudelands
While visiting Claudelands, you might make a stop by sights like Waikato River and Globox Arena.
Hamilton Central
While visiting Hamilton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton.
Fitzroy
While Fitzroy may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.
Hamilton Lake
While Hamilton Lake isn't home to many top sights, Lake Rotoroa and SkyCity Hamilton are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hillcrest
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hillcrest and surrounding area, you can visit Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.
Melville
Melville might not have many top sights, but Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
