Hamilton East Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Te Parapara Garden
#hiking
Te Parapara Garden
#hiking
Indian Char Bagh Garden
Italian Renaissance Garden


#parks
Hamilton Gardens is a conceptual garden based in the Waikato that explores the context, history and meaning of gardens through time, and from around the world. It is internationally recognised for its unique concept and is the Waikato region's most popular tourist destination.
Hamilton Gardens is a public garden in the south of Hamilton owned and managed by Hamilton City Council in New Zealand. 
Hamilton Gardens is located between the bank of the Waikato River and State Highway 1.

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Our pick of the best Hamilton East Hotel Deals

Albert Court Motor Lodge

Albert Court Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
29 Albert Street Hamilton
The price is AU$173 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$173
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (339 reviews)
Consistent high quality staff and rooms!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Albert Court Motor Lodge
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street Hamilton
The price is AU$93 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$93
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (808 reviews)
The room was large with all the amenities you need. Everything was spotless and our 2 night stay was the best we have had so far. The reception staff are friendly and helpful. You can walk to plenty of bars and restaurants and we find New Zealanders to be very friendly. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 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$119 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$119
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,005 reviews)
Great stay overall, good location, lovely breakfast. Car parking limited and tight spots but ok.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street Hamilton
The price is AU$78 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$78
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
The hotel met my needs.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

VR Hamilton
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

4 out of 5
23 Clarence Street Hamilton
The price is AU$130 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$130
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Nice and clean, bed was very comfortable

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
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$143 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$143
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (996 reviews)
Clean rooms and great staff.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
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 neighbourhoods around 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 Waikato River.

Claudelands
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

While visiting Hamilton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton.

Hamilton Central
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Hamilton Lake

4/5(62 area reviews)

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

Hamilton Lake
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Hillcrest

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hillcrest and surrounding area, you can visit Hamilton Gardens and Globox Arena.

Hillcrest
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Melville

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

Melville
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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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