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

4.5/5(223 reviews)

This man-made paradise offers everything from the peaceful tranquillity of the Japanese Zen Gardens to the lively Indian Char Bagh Gardens.

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

4/5(6 reviews)

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

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

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

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

Activities

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

NZ$149
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Escape Room Experience Area 54

Escape Room Experience Area 54

NZ$30
per adult
Escape Room Experience Area 54
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour

NZ$149
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
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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 NZ$82 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
NZ$82
13 Feb - 14 Feb
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! (99 reviews)
Everything was nice and clean, staff wonderful.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Holiday Room in Chartwell
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street Hamilton
The price is NZ$104 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$104
1 Mar - 2 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! (823 reviews)
The size of the room was HUGE. The best bathroom on my trip. A EV charging station.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 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 NZ$124 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$124
22 Feb - 23 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! (1,000 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
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

3 out of 5
86 Ulster Street Hamilton Waikato
The price is NZ$148 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$148
1 Mar - 2 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! (995 reviews)
What a great stay for a great price !! The $28 breakfast buffet is excellent with great barrista style coffee . All staff encountered were super friendly ! Room was huge with a nice balcony. Would recommend to anyone .

Reviewed on 11 Feb 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 NZ$137 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
NZ$137
20 Feb - 21 Feb
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! (448 reviews)
clean and modern nice place

Reviewed on 1 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 NZ$306 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$306
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cambridge Museum and Cambridge Farmers' Market ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
Spotless- great staff!

Reviewed on 9 Feb 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 Globox Arena and Claudelands Park 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 Waikato River.

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 FMG Stadium Waikato and Globox Arena.

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
The Waikato River flowing through central Hamilton

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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