Hamilton Lake Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Hamilton Lake attractions

Lake Rotoroa

9.0/10 (259 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Rotoroa during your travels in Hamilton.
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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$40
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 Hamilton Lake Hotel Deals

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
16 Thackeray Street Hamilton
The price is NZ$113 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$113
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

2 out of 5
23 Thackeray Street Hamilton Waikato
The price is NZ$107 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$107
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History are ...
Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre
Lake Point Motel

Lake Point Motel

3 out of 5
42 Thackeray St Hamilton
The price is NZ$112 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$112
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Rotoroa and ArtsPost are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (287 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Lake Point Motel
Tudor Motor Lodge

Tudor Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
24 Thackeray Street Hamilton
Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (360 reviews)
"Stayed overnight in a 2bdrm apartment we arrived early and got to check in at no extra cost. Loved the customer service and even more so the room. Amazingly clean, tidy, comfortable bed, had a great nights sleep. Will definitely come back again being so close in walking distance to town, thank ..."

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

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Tudor Motor Lodge
Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street Hamilton
The price is NZ$268 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$268
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"First impressions from the receptionist was awesome rooms clean service great."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

4 out of 5
23 Clarence Street Hamilton
The price is NZ$155 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$155
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff, plenty of parking and clean well equipped room. Close to city centre."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
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Our guide on where to stay in Hamilton Lake

Find the best Hamilton Lake areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Hamilton Lake
Learn more about Hamilton Lake
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Hamilton Central

While visiting Hamilton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton.

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Hamilton East

While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.

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Claudelands

While visiting Claudelands, you might make a stop by sights like Globox Arena and Claudelands Park.

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Frankton

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

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Whitiora

When in Whitiora, you can plan a visit to FMG Stadium Waikato and Hamilton Centre Place, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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