Hillcrest Travel Guide
Hamilton
Popular places to visit
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.
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 relaxing area, find time to visit its spas.
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.
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.
SkyCity Hamilton
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.
Waikato Hospital
If Waikato Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton.
Things to do
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Top hotels in Hillcrest
Uni Motel
It’s managed remotely from another motel in the central city. They want a $200 hold on your credit card. It’s really basic, cheap(ish) accom with an uncomfortable bed (in my room) and very noisy from adjoining rooms. It was ok for a couple of nights when working in that part of Hamilton
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Room was kept clean daily.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Breakfast buffet was acceptable. Convenient.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
ibis Hamilton Tainui
It was clean and tidy, it was what I needed a bed to sleep in.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
There seems to have a lot of cars parked there when we are staying there but there is always enough slots for us even when we came back around 8pm after dinner.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
Very clean good service
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest
Hamilton East
While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.
Claudelands
While visiting Claudelands, you might make a stop by sights like Globox Arena and Claudelands Park.
Enderley
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Enderley and surrounding area, you can visit Globox Arena and Claudelands Park.
Peacocke
Peacocke might not have many top sights, but Hamilton Gardens and SkyCity Hamilton are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hamilton Central
While visiting Hamilton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton.
Fairfield
Fairfield might not have many top sights, but Globox Arena and Claudelands Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
