Hamilton Central

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The Waikato River flowing through central Hamilton
The Waikato River flowing through central Hamilton
I would not usually consider a garden a must-see experience, but I am really glad a local told us to visit Hamilton Gardens.  The experience of wandering through a maze of hedges that open into perfectly cultivated gardens plucked complete from other countries and other eras was quite possibly the closest I will ever come to feeling like Alice in Wonderland come to life.  You never know what magical sight waits around the next bend in the path.
It's just a jump to the left...and then a step to your right.

Tucked away off Victoria Street, you'll find the unlikely statue of Riff Raff from The Rocky Horror Picture Show in downtown Hamilton. Apparently it's creator, Richard O'Brien, lived and cut hair here in the spot of the now gone Embassy Theatre, which housed the Late Night Double Feature Picture Show. It's astounding!
Waikato featuring fishing and a lake or waterhole

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Hamilton Central Hotel Deals

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street Hamilton
The price is NT$2,055 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
NT$2,055
NT$2,363 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (842 reviews)
Water out of shower like a hose, couldn't be adjusted. Toilet wasnt practical. Unable to get refund as office wasn't open, needed to make another trip back. Was not aware that we had too pay $100 bond on arrival and would not get back till room inspected at 0900 on departure

Reviewed on 2026/2/23

Ashwood Manor 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 NT$2,272 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$2,272
NT$2,612 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
The room was big and the beds were excellent. Unfortunately the room had an awful smell and the bathroom was very poorly designed. It felt scary to get in and out of the shower, there was no towel rail and the glass above the sink meant you bumped your head when you tried to use it. ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/22

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre

Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre

4.5 out of 5
36 Liverpool Street Hamilton
The price is NT$1,731 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$1,731
NT$1,991 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Founders Theatre and FMG Stadium Waikato ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (455 reviews)
Brilliant value right in cbd, easy walk to main street for food options. Polite staff. Glad to be given nice size bottle of milk, not the tiny uht bottles! Great sized rooms,nicely rennovated. Clean and lovely bathroom with spa bath. Would definitely recommend 👌

Reviewed on 2026/2/22

Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre
Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street Hamilton
The price is NT$5,244 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$5,244
NT$6,030 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Really nice hotel in Hamilton. The room was very clean and comfortable, and the staff were great. Within walking distance of lots of great restaurants. Our only complaint was the parking -- we were unable to use any of the parking spots allocated to the hotel, and instead had to find street parking ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/9

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Quest on London

Quest on London

4 out of 5
51 London Street Hamilton
The price is NT$3,129 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
NT$3,129
NT$3,598 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (434 reviews)
Room was perfect, staff were very ibliging and helpful

Reviewed on 2026/2/21

Quest on London
ibis Hamilton Tainui

ibis Hamilton Tainui

3.5 out of 5
18 Alma Street Hamilton
The price is NT$3,463 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$3,463
NT$3,983 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Room was great, clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 2026/2/19

ibis Hamilton Tainui
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighborhoods around Hamilton Central

Aerial drone panoramic view looking at Whitiora Bridge over the Waikato River as it cuts through the city of Hamilton, in the Waikato region of New Zealand

Whitiora

While Whitiora isn't home to many top sights, FMG Stadium Waikato and Hamilton Centre Place are some notable places to visit nearby.

Whitiora
Seamless 360 degree aerial drone panoramic view over the city of Hamilton, captured over the Waikato River in Fairfield, in the Waikato region of New Zealand.

Fairfield

While Fairfield might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Claudelands Park and Globox Arena.

Fairfield
Aerial drone view, from Claudelands Bridge, over Hamilton City

Claudelands

If you're spending some time in Claudelands, Globox Arena and Claudelands Park are top sights worth seeing.

Claudelands
Dusk along the Waikato River in Hamilton, New Zealand

Frankton

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park.

Frankton
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Hamilton Lake

While Hamilton Lake isn't home to many top sights, Lake Rotoroa and SkyCity Hamilton are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hamilton Lake
Te Parapara Garden
#hiking

Hamilton East

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.

Hamilton East


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