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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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
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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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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 Melville Hotel Deals

VR Hamilton
VR Hamilton
4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$92 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
AU$92
per night
20 Jun - 21 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)
"Was a good stay. Old building, but clean and big rooms!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 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$228 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
AU$228
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (259 reviews)
"Second time in 2 weeks staying here this time with the family with young kids. Perfect room layout with the seperate room and the main bed in the lounge slows mum and dad to not have to go to sleep when they do. Only minor things that we noticed; they did have a sign for the bathroom tiles being ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

BKs Premier Motel Hamilton
Astra Motor Lodge
Astra Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
47 Kahikatea Drive, Melville, Hamilton
The price is AU$175 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
AU$175
per night
15 Jun - 16 Jun
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
Argent Motor Lodge
Argent Motor Lodge
3.5 out of 5
27 Lorne Street, Hamilton
The price is AU$173 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
AU$173
per night
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (364 reviews)
"Very clean and well presented motor lodge. Great stay, close to the hospital. And very friendly, helpful staff."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2024

Argent Motor Lodge
Waikato Hospital area Entire House Three bedroom
Waikato Hospital area Entire House Three bedroom
Hamilton
The price is AU$278 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$278
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this vacation home in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lake Rotoroa and Hamilton Gardens are located ...
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$133 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$133
per night
23 Jun - 24 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! (999 reviews)
"Good central location. Room was small but ample as we only needed a place to sleep."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 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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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 Lake Rotoroa.

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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Whitiora

If you're spending some time in Whitiora, Whitiora Bible Church and Prodrive Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Whitiora

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