Hillcrest 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

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.

University of Waikato

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

FMG Stadium Waikato

Catch an event at FMG Stadium Waikato during your trip to Hamilton. Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.

FMG Stadium Waikato

Things to do

Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

฿2,745
per adult
Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

฿2,782
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride

Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride

฿2,745
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

฿8,962
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

฿2,782
per adult
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Full Day Customisable Tour with Driver & Luxury Car Unlimited Kms

Full Day Customisable Tour with Driver & Luxury Car Unlimited Kms

฿9,317
per traveller
Full Day Customisable Tour with Driver & Luxury Car Unlimited Kms
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Top hotels in Hillcrest

Uni Motel

Uni Motel

4 out of 5
88 Knighton Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,738 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿1,738
฿1,999 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Hamilton Gardens and Memorial Park are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (149 reviews)
"Good size room. Super comfortable beds!!! Rooms are really warm, double glazing, I assume insulated walls and ceiling. Bathroom needs updating, but totally functional and nothing to stress about."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Uni Motel
Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street, Hamilton
The price is ฿4,903 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿4,903
฿5,639 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Good option to stay in Hamilton, not to many options available when it comes to reasonable accommodation, Hamilton accommodation is below par"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

3.5 out of 5
287 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is ฿2,073 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,073
฿2,384 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Amazing staff, beautiful clean rooms. So close to restaurants."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is ฿1,195 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿1,195
฿1,375 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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)
"Overall ok"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

VR Hamilton
Quest on London

Quest on London

4 out of 5
51 London Street, Cnr London and Victoria Streets, Hamilton
The price is ฿2,705 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿2,705
฿3,111 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (402 reviews)
"Very handy to everything but no parking supplied, needed to park in Wilson. Car park."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Quest on London
ibis Hamilton Tainui

ibis Hamilton Tainui

3.5 out of 5
18 Alma Street, Hamilton
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,263 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,263
฿3,753 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

ibis Hamilton Tainui
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Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest

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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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Claudelands

While visiting Claudelands, you might make a stop by sights like Globox Arena and Claudelands Park.

Claudelands
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Bader

When in Bader, you can plan a visit to Hamilton Gardens and SkyCity Hamilton, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bader
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Peacocke

Peacocke might not have many top sights, but Hamilton Gardens and SkyCity Hamilton are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Peacocke
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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Fairfield

Fairfield might not have many top sights, but Globox Arena and Claudelands Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fairfield

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