Hamilton Lake Travel Guide

Hamilton

Popular places to visit

Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens

5/5(10 reviews)

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 Gardens
Hamilton Central Business District

Hamilton Central Business District

4/5(2 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

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(14 reviews)

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

Lake Rotoroa

SkyCity Hamilton

4.5/5(2 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

Waikato Hospital

3/5(1 review)

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

Waikato Hospital

Things to do

Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

Rp1.459.417
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries

Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries

Rp293.842
per adult
Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries
Escape Room Experience Area 54

Escape Room Experience Area 54

Rp293.842
per adult
Escape Room Experience Area 54
Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Rp1.439.827
per adult
Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

Rp489.737
per adult
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand
Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride

Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride

Rp1.439.827
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride
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Top hotels in Hamilton Lake

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street, Hamilton
Stay at this 4-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (728 reviews)
"Very nice clean room with a lovely Spa."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

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Lake Point Motel

Lake Point Motel

3 out of 5
42 Thackeray St, Hamilton
The price is Rp909.974 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
Rp909.974
Rp1.046.475 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Rotoroa and ArtsPost are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (209 reviews)
"Spacious clean great unit. Nice hosts but had to wait a while until they came to check you in"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Lake Point Motel
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 Rp969.026 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp969.026
Rp1.114.380 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History are ...
8/10 Very Good! (75 reviews)
"The location was ideal for what we needed"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre
Tudor Motor Lodge

Tudor Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
24 Thackeray Street, Hamilton
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.070.563 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp1.070.563
Rp1.231.147 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (355 reviews)
"Good basic accommodation. Could do with a bit of a updo but it is adequate for what we needed"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Tudor Motor Lodge
VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is Rp688.172 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp688.172
Rp791.451 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
6.4/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Very central/in cbd. Clean, spacious rooms. Don't go out your door before 10am checkout and expect to get back in - keycard already cancelled !!"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

VR Hamilton
Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street, Hamilton
The price is Rp2.803.769 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp2.803.769
Rp3.224.334 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
Parking
"Website states no reserved parking (first come first served basis) and limited parking. When we arrived there was approximately 13 free parking sapces coned off down the side of the building. When I enquired about those spaces i was told by the valet that they had been reseved for a group. Ehat happened ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

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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(1 area review)

While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato 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

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 FMG Stadium Waikato 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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