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 NZ$204 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$204
27 Feb - 28 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (349 reviews)
Great people.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Albert Court Motor Lodge
Group stay upto15

Group stay upto15

Hamilton Waikato
The price is NZ$1,209 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$1,209
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Memorial Park and Hamilton Gardens are located ...
Group stay upto15
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street Hamilton
The price is NZ$105 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$105
15 Mar - 16 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! (836 reviews)
Room was perfect, clean and tidy. Great place and location great close to the Lake

Reviewed on 15 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)
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff courteous and efficient

Reviewed on 9 Feb 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 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$148
8 Mar - 9 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! (1,004 reviews)
Nice staff, friendly and wfficient

Reviewed on 12 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! (452 reviews)
Clean rooms

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre
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.

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Other neighbourhoods around Hamilton East

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 Claudelands Park.

Claudelands
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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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
Dusk along the Waikato River in Hamilton, New Zealand

Melville

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

Melville
A tui bird drinking nectar from a yellow kowhai flower.

Ruakura

While Ruakura may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Globox Arena and Claudelands Park.

Ruakura


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