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
Only stated for one night. Good location. We ate in the resturant and the food was very good. Breakfast had a good selection to choose from. Room was good, we had a view over the river.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Yes to safe accessible parking. Beautiful breakfast. Everything was excellent. Upgrade of room due to accessibility of bathroom. Staff wonderful and attentive. Room excellent
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
VR Hamilton
Property a bit tired but nothing a good cleaning in main areas hallway and stairwell would fix overall impression. Rooms nice and large, clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Quest on London
The rooms were very spacious, clean, well equipped and comfortable.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
The Clements Hotel
Fantastic and very friendly/helpful staff. Hotel looked spotless. Room very clean, but just a little small, with a very poor view. Would definitely stay their again, if staying in Hamilton or Cambridge.
Reviewed on 20 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.
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.
Ruakura
While Ruakura may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Waikato River and Globox Arena.
