Hamilton Lake Travel Guide
Hamilton
Visit Hamilton Lake
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.
Braemar Hospital
If Braemar Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton.
Lake Rotoroa
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Rotoroa during your travels in Hamilton.
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
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland
Top hotels in Hamilton Lake
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Room clean and all the basics where there.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre
Clean, quiet, comfortable, well equipped, great location. Everything we needed. Will happily stay here again when back in Hamilton.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Lake Point Motel
Excellent staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Tudor Motor Lodge
Good basic accommodation. Could do with a bit of a updo but it is adequate for what we needed
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Great stay overall, good location, lovely breakfast. Car parking limited and tight spots but ok.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
Clean, easy and fun for the kids. Good location.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hamilton Lake
Melville
Melville might not have many top sights, but Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Frankton
While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park.
Hamilton Central
While visiting Hamilton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton.
Hamilton East
While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.
Dinsdale
Dinsdale might not have many top sights, but FMG Stadium Waikato and Lake Rotoroa are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Whitiora
When in Whitiora, you can plan a visit to FMG Stadium Waikato and Hamilton Centre Place, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
