Chartwell Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Spring time in the Waikato, bright yellow kowhai trees and the tui singing and feeding in the tree.
Spring time in the Waikato, bright yellow kowhai trees and the tui singing and feeding in the tree.

Popular places to visit

Hamilton Gardens showing a bridge and a pond as well as a small group of people

Hamilton Gardens

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
the closeup image of auckland new zealand temple. A temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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 relaxing area, find time to visit its spas.

Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple
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.

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

Activities

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

AU$126
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

AU$126
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

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

AU$430
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
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Our pick of the best Chartwell Hotel Deals

Holiday Room in Chartwell

Holiday Room in Chartwell

2.5 out of 5
6 Winstone Ave Hamilton Waikato
The price is AU$66 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$66
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Claudelands Park and Globox Arena are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (100 reviews)
Close to Hamilton, easy self check in however stains on towels and linen

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Holiday Room in Chartwell
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street Hamilton
The price is AU$99 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$99
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (845 reviews)
Friendly, heloful staff. Clean ans spacious room. Great location for access to the city, lake and nearby supermarket.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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 AU$120 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$120
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

3 out of 5
86 Ulster Street Hamilton Waikato
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$124 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$124
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Great towels, comfy beds, quiet rooms.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre

Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre

4.5 out of 5
36 Liverpool Street Hamilton
The price is AU$88 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$88
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Founders Theatre and FMG Stadium Waikato are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (457 reviews)
clean, walkable access to stores and food.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre
The Clements Hotel

The Clements Hotel

4 out of 5
68 Duke St Cambridge Waikato
The price is AU$249 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$249
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Cambridge Museum and Cambridge Farmers' ...
10/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
Great location , great staff, very nice place to stay

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

The Clements Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Chartwell

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

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

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

Claudelands

4/5(30 area reviews)

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

Claudelands
Te Parapara the traditional Maori garden in Hamilton gardens an iconic garden in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Rototuna

Though Rototuna may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Claudelands Park and FMG Stadium Waikato.

Rototuna
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Saint Andrews

While Saint Andrews may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Waterworld and FMG Stadium Waikato.

Saint Andrews
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

When in Whitiora, you can plan a visit to FMG Stadium Waikato and Hamilton Centre Place, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Whitiora
A tui bird drinking nectar from a yellow kowhai flower.

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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