Hamilton Lake Travel Guide

Hamilton

Popular places to visit

Hamilton Gardens

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 Gardens
Hamilton Central Business District

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.

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

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

Lake Rotoroa

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.

SkyCity Hamilton

Waikato Hospital

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

฿2,904
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

฿2,865
per adult
Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

฿975
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

฿2,865
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride
The best of Hamilton walking tour

The best of Hamilton walking tour

฿17,406
per traveller
The best of Hamilton walking tour
Romantic tour in Hamilton

Romantic tour in Hamilton

฿17,406
per traveller
Romantic tour in Hamilton
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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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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 ฿1,923 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿1,923
฿2,212 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
Lake Point Motel

Lake Point Motel

3 out of 5
42 Thackeray St, Hamilton
The price is ฿1,791 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿1,791
฿2,060 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
Tudor Motor Lodge

Tudor Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
24 Thackeray Street, Hamilton
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,107 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿2,107
฿2,424 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
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

3.5 out of 5
287 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is ฿2,217 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,217
฿2,549 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Ensure to phone ahead & organise parking. The closest parking at Sky City was $ 40.00 for 19 hours parking. Room was clean & quick check in"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

4 out of 5
23 Clarence Street, Hamilton
The price is ฿2,409 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿2,409
฿2,770 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"A little bit dated. We got the deluxe suite but it didn't have a microwave to heat our food. Other than that, no issues"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
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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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