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 New Zealand LDS Temple
Find out about the history of Hamilton when you take a trip to Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Hamilton : Spellbound Glowworm & Cave Explorer Small Group Tour
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Top hotels in Hamilton East
Albert Court Motor Lodge
"The place was spotless, the staff were very friendly, had no road noise"
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
"Very clean and tidy ideal location for hospital appointments. Looks like room may of been recently refurbished. Could not find fault . Car parking is quite limited by the looks not sure if there is a park for every unit ,I could be totally wrong. Would I stay again Yes."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
"Small tricky bathroom. Travelling for work no deal or chair to work at and next to no PowerPoints"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
"Warning..The Ventura hides behind their 48hr cancellation policy with no empathy for a guests situation. My husband had surgery in Hamilton & the standard time in hospital was 3 nights. Fortunately it went well so he was discharged after 2 nights. As soon as we were told he could go home a day early ..."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
VR Hamilton
"The street parking is frustrating theres no close ones especially if you get there about 5pm so you might want to pay for parking at vr. Rooms are clean property could do with a makeover a few broken things in room but for a bed for the night it works and its cheap close to casino and food variety ..."
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
"Very comfortable and convenient."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hamilton East
Bader
When in Bader, you can plan a visit to Hamilton Gardens and SkyCity Hamilton, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Claudelands
While visiting Claudelands, you might make a stop by sights like Globox Arena and Claudelands Park.
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 Globox Arena.
Melville
Melville might not have many top sights, but Hamilton Gardens and SkyCity Hamilton are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
