Melville 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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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 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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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
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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

Activities

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2 Days Snow, Ski Tours to Mt.Ruapehu from Auckland (Winter Only)

AU$4,472
Per adult
2 Days Snow, Ski Tours to Mt.Ruapehu from Auckland (Winter Only)
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Hamilton Gardens Audio Tour

AU$9
Per adult
Hamilton Gardens Audio Tour
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Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

AU$42
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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Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

AU$113
Per adult
Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
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Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride

AU$113
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride
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Our pick of the best Melville Hotel Deals

VR Hamilton
VR Hamilton
4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$90 per night from 9 May to 10 May
AU$90
per night
9 May - 10 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and an airport shuttle. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.2/10 (1,001 reviews)
"It’s a great old place, loads of room and charm. We stayed Saturday night and the whole neighbourhood was rocking, great if you want to be in the centre of the action, if not you should ask for a room round the back, it may be quieter"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

VR Hamilton
BKs Premier Motel Hamilton
BKs Premier Motel Hamilton
4 out of 5
50 Tawa Street, Melville, Hamilton, Waikato
The price is AU$223 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$223
per night
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (253 reviews)
"Nice stay"

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2024

BKs Premier Motel Hamilton
Argent Motor Lodge
Argent Motor Lodge
3.5 out of 5
27 Lorne Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$178 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$178
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (361 reviews)
"Great place to stay, friendly host and staff. Clean and tidy, comfortable bed. Great breakfast. Totally would stay again."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2024

Argent Motor Lodge
Astra Motor Lodge
Astra Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
47 Kahikatea Drive, Melville, Hamilton
The price is AU$176 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$176
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 3-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lake Rotoroa and Waikato Museum of Art and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (203 reviews)
"Loved the daily clean. Thank you. Will stay again"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Astra Motor Lodge
Waikato Hospital area Entire House Three bedroom
Waikato Hospital area Entire House Three bedroom
Hamilton
The price is AU$272 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$272
per night
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this vacation home in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a patio. Popular attractions Lake Rotoroa and Hamilton Gardens are located nearby. ...
7.8/10 Good! (13 reviews)
Be prepared for road noise
"Property is fine. I did have to ask for details on how to get in on the day we were due to arrive but we received them in plenty of time before we checked in. The road noise is loud. I'd go prepared with earplugs if you're not used to being that close to traffic normally! Not something the owner ..."

Reviewed on 25 Feb. 2024

Waikato Hospital area Entire House Three bedroom
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$146 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$146
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Located on a main shopping street there was a lot of choice to eat. Easy access to Claudelands exhibition centre. Parking was very limited and incredibly tight. Comfortable room."

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2024

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Melville

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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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Glenview

While there might not be top attractions in Glenview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hamilton Gardens and SkyCity Hamilton.

Glenview
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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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Frankton

4.5/5(30 area reviews)

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

Frankton
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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Dinsdale

Dinsdale might not have many top sights, but Waikato Stadium and Lake Rotoroa are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Dinsdale

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