Title: Hamilton Lake Travel Guide: Best of Hamilton Lake, Hamilton Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Hamilton Lake](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Lake-Hamilton-Hotels.0-n553248635976007712-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Hamilton](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Hamilton.d6048121.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Hamilton](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hamilton.d6048121.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Hamilton Lake Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hamilton-Lake.d553248635976007712.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hamilton Lake Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Lake.d553248635976007712.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hamilton Lake Travel Guide ## Hamilton ## Visit Hamilton Lake Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Hamilton travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton.dx6048121) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Hamilton Gardens showing a bridge and a pond as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111820/b6f83733-5baa-47a6-95a1-5a5d7ba79bd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamilton Gardens From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of color in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Gardens-Hamilton-East.d6111820.Attraction) ![ the closeup image of auckland new zealand temple. A temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610849/1c00dc79-e8c6-4e9c-8f26-b80d2076e746.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple Find out about the history of Hamilton when you take a trip to Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-New-Zealand-LDS-Temple-Temple-View.d553248621532610849.Attraction) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048121/94ce94f0-4df2-4db3-9869-24bc78847870.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamilton Central Business District 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Central-Business-District-Hamilton.d3000664945.Attraction) #### Braemar Hospital If Braemar Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Braemar-Hospital-Hamilton-Lake.d6249517.Attraction) #### Lake Rotoroa Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Rotoroa during your travels in Hamilton. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Rotoroa-Hamilton.d553248634739998555.Attraction) #### University of Waikato 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Waikato-Hamilton.d6110770.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4565462/02b06aa0-3f82-4162-acfc-4545b47c3407.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience £64 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/raglan-sunset-canyoning-tour-and-glowworm-experience.a4565462.activity-details) ![Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4524151/595ea38e-9f80-45b3-8cef-cfa98ebdd031.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour £64 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-karapiro-evening-kayak-glowworm-tour.a4524151.activity-details) ![Waitomo Glow Worm Caves](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395243/22b176f5-1d78-4ae6-b313-eaabc1f15c89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland £218 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-hobbiton-and-waitomo-day-tour-with-lunch-from-auckland.a1395243.activity-details) [See all activities in Hamilton](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hamilton.d6048121.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Hamilton Lake ![Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5970000/5960700/5960694/229d6e44_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge 16 Thackeray Street Hamilton Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £51 20 Feb - 21 Feb 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=5960694&PinnedHotelID=5960694&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007712) ![Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624000/9623914/b62d72be_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre 23 Thackeray Street Hamilton Waikato £50 18 Feb - 19 Feb 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (91 reviews) Clean, quiet, comfortable, well equipped, great location. Everything we needed. Will happily stay here again when back in Hamilton. Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=9623914&PinnedHotelID=9623914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007712) ![Lake Point Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/6000000/5999981/2eb66289_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lake Point Motel 42 Thackeray St Hamilton £53 9 Feb - 10 Feb 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! (238 reviews) Excellent staff Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=5999981&PinnedHotelID=5999981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007712) ![Tudor Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626600/9626531/ecd8de2a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tudor Motor Lodge 24 Thackeray Street Hamilton £54 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees 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! (356 reviews) Good basic accommodation. Could do with a bit of a updo but it is adequate for what we needed Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=9626531&PinnedHotelID=9626531&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007712) ![Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478500/4478409/dbcaffd8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center 287 Victoria Street Hamilton £61 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=4478409&PinnedHotelID=4478409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007712) ![Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519212/5886b55b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton 86 Ulster Street Hamilton Waikato £67 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! (998 reviews) Clean, easy and fun for the kids. Good location. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=519212&PinnedHotelID=519212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007712) [See all 303 properties in Hamilton Lake](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976007712) 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. ## Check Hamilton Lake hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007712&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007712&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007712&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007712&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007712&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007712&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Hamilton Lake ![Dusk along the Waikato River in Hamilton, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976008248/3c57970d-0ac5-4ac4-b052-4b9ab4b1b01d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Melville Melville might not have many top sights, but Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Melville.dx693039129486098432) ![Dusk along the Waikato River in Hamilton, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976008248/3c57970d-0ac5-4ac4-b052-4b9ab4b1b01d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Frankton 4/5(1 area review) While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Frankton.dx553248635976008248) ![The Waikato River flowing through central Hamilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693039871457718272/f0033727-ad35-4fbd-a066-ee0e5c9a31b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hamilton Central While visiting Hamilton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Hamilton-Central.dx693039871457718272) ![Te Parapara Garden #hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048121/6ac208a6-64f6-4f88-8941-8f4589f5cad7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hamilton East While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Hamilton-East.dx553248635974587169) ![Waikato River trail through central Hamilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007826/830d8100-2ca5-49fb-a1b2-0488ac0f686b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dinsdale Dinsdale might not have many top sights, but FMG Stadium Waikato and Lake Rotoroa are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Dinsdale.dx553248635976007826) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693039156669120512/1b0fb64e-7f97-4500-a253-6fe38edc0fd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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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