Melville Travel Guide

Hamilton

Popular places to visit

Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens

5/5(10 reviews)

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 Gardens
Hamilton Central Business District

Hamilton Central Business District

4/5(2 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

SkyCity Hamilton

4.5/5(2 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

Waikato Hospital

3/5(1 review)

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

3/5(1 review)

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

FMG Stadium Waikato

4/5(3 reviews)

Catch an event at FMG Stadium Waikato during your trip to Hamilton. Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.

FMG Stadium Waikato

Things to do

Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries

Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries

£13
per adult
Escape Room Experience Lady Luna's Cottage of Mysteries
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

£22
per adult
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand
Romantic tour in Hamilton

Romantic tour in Hamilton

£401
per traveller
Romantic tour in Hamilton
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

£67
per adult
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

£215
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Native Tuatara at Sanctuary Mountain

Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland

£291
per adult
Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland
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Top hotels in Melville

BKs Premier Motel Hamilton

BKs Premier Motel Hamilton

4 out of 5
50 Tawa Street, Melville, Hamilton, Waikato
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (337 reviews)
"Handy to where we wanted to be"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

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BKs Premier Motel Hamilton
Lorne Apartments

Lorne Apartments

3 out of 5
37 Lorne St, Hamilton, Waikato
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Rotoroa and Hamilton Gardens are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
"Comfy bed and pillows"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

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Lorne Apartments
Argent Motor Lodge

Argent Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
27 Lorne Street, Hamilton
The price is £77 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
£77
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (407 reviews)
"Lovely staff and very helpful."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Argent Motor Lodge
Astra Motor Lodge

Astra Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
47 Kahikatea Drive, Melville, Hamilton
The price is £78 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
£78
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lake Rotoroa and Waikato Museum of Art and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (227 reviews)
"Good room. Good spa. Microwave was faulty. Otherwise v good."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Astra Motor Lodge
VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is £36 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£36
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
6.4/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Room was spacious and comfortable but shower was not good"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

VR Hamilton
Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street, Hamilton
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £146 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£146
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
Parking
"Website states no reserved parking (first come first served basis) and limited parking. When we arrived there was approximately 13 free parking sapces coned off down the side of the building. When I enquired about those spaces i was told by the valet that they had been reseved for a group. Ehat happened ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Melville

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Hamilton Lake

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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Hamilton East

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

Hamilton East
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Frankton

4/5(1 area review)

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

Frankton
Waikato showing rugged coastline and a bay or harbour

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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Dinsdale

Dinsdale might not have many top sights, but FMG Stadium Waikato and Lake Rotoroa are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Dinsdale
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Peacocke

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

Peacocke

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