Hillcrest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Hamilton Gardens

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
Hamilton Central Business District

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

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

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

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

FMG Stadium Waikato

4.5/5(57 reviews)

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

Activities

Full Day Customisable Tour with Driver & Luxury Car Unlimited Kms

Full Day Customisable Tour with Driver & Luxury Car Unlimited Kms

AU$458
per traveller
Full Day Customisable Tour with Driver & Luxury Car Unlimited Kms
Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

AU$136
per adult
Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Romantic tour in Hamilton

Romantic tour in Hamilton

AU$823
per traveller
Romantic tour in Hamilton
The best of Hamilton walking tour

The best of Hamilton walking tour

AU$816
per traveller
The best of Hamilton walking tour
Escape Room Experience Area 54

Escape Room Experience Area 54

AU$28
per adult
Escape Room Experience Area 54
Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries

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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Our pick of the best Hillcrest Hotel Deals

Uni Motel
Uni Motel
4 out of 5
88 Knighton Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato
The price is AU$90 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$90
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Hamilton Gardens and Memorial Park are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (146 reviews)
"I thought the room was very good for the money. Stayed a week and only had one night with noisy people next door which could happen anywhere. Had use of laundry which was great. Decent sized room as well."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Uni Motel
Haven to Relax
Haven to Relax
Hamilton
The price is AU$158 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$158
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions SkyCity Hamilton and Hamilton Gardens are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
One night stay
"Everything was great, bed was comfortable, everything we needed. Being dog friendly made it even better as we were able to take our small dog. Thank you."

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024

Haven to Relax
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$121 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$121
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Staff were friendly access easy very clean"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
4 out of 5
23 Clarence Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$131 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$131
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Fabulous staff, lovely to have space for a cuppa with family, we will be back"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$146 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$146
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (720 reviews)
"The room was spacious and clean with all that we needed. Great value for money. Friendly staff. The only small issue was the parking was tight for my cx5. I would possibly suggest a note on how to operate the tv might be helpful for some. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, thank you!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$274 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$274
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"very welcoming staff polite so easy to talk to"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest

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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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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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Chartwell

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

Chartwell

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