Hillcrest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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Hamilton Gardens

4.5/5(223 reviews)

From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of colour in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.

Hamilton Gardens
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Hamilton Central Business District

3.5/5(197 reviews)

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
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University of Waikato

4/5(33 reviews)

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
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Waikato Hospital

4/5(56 reviews)

If Waikato Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton.

Waikato Hospital
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SkyCity Hamilton

4/5(119 reviews)

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
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Waikato Stadium

4.5/5(57 reviews)

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

Waikato Stadium

Activities

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Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

AU$47
Per adult
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand
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Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries

AU$28
Per adult
Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries
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Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

AU$419
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
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Our pick of the best Hillcrest Hotel Deals

VR Hamilton
VR Hamilton
4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$92 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
AU$92
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean ...
6.2/10 (1,004 reviews)
"Staff member was super nice and helpful especially with their carpark times as we were there for a family function so getting up early and getting back late"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

VR 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 AU$149 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$149
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The room I stayed in was very spacious and two double beds was great to make amples of room and therefore it was a lovely room the staff were especially courteus and made my stay very comfortable"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$258 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
AU$258
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Beautiful, comfortable property right on the river walk and Victoria street. Friendly and accommodating staff. Great stay"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Hygate Motor Lodge
Hygate Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
299 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton, Waikato
The price is AU$130 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$130
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (339 reviews)
Hidden gem
"Will stay again. I travel alot as a hotels.com gold member for several years. Nice spacious room. Only issues, 1 long hair of a female on bathroom floor and bar fridge froze the milk over night and some of my food that had to be thrown out as was a 1 night stay. Otherwise 5 star service"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Hygate Motor Lodge
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
4 out of 5
23 Clarence Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$160 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$160
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Quiet and easy parking. Included breakfast was very good."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
3 out of 5
86 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton, Waikato
The price is AU$148 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
AU$148
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8/10 Very Good! (978 reviews)
"Nice hotel. Clean. Comfy."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest

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Ruakura

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

Ruakura
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Hamilton East

4/5(68 area reviews)

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

Hamilton East
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Claudelands

4/5(30 area reviews)

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

Claudelands
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Enderley

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Enderley and surrounding area, you can visit Globox Arena and Claudelands Park.

Enderley
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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