Hillcrest

Hamilton

Popular places to visit

Hamilton Gardens showing a bridge and a pond as well as a small group of people

Hamilton Gardens

5/5(26 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
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.

Hamilton Central Business District

4/5(6 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

University of Waikato

5/5(5 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Waikato, during your travels in Hamilton. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

University of Waikato

SkyCity Hamilton

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Hamilton during your travels in Hamilton? Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.

SkyCity Hamilton

Waikato Hospital

4/5(1 review)

Though Waikato Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton while you are here.

Waikato Hospital

FMG Stadium Waikato

4.5/5(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

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

￥13,241
per adult
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Escape Room Experience Area 54

Escape Room Experience Area 54

￥2,666
per adult
Escape Room Experience Area 54
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

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

￥42,657
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand

￥4,443
per adult
Classic Alpaca Tour in New Zealand
Forest of Ruru in the morning

Full-Day Rainforest Getaway in Northland

￥13,901
per adult
Full-Day Rainforest Getaway in Northland
Native Tuatara at Sanctuary Mountain

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

￥57,764
per adult
Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland
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Hillcrest Hotel Deals

Uni Motel

Uni Motel

4 out of 5
88 Knighton Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato
The price is ￥7,504 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
￥7,504
￥8,769 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Hamilton Gardens and Memorial Park are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (147 reviews)
"Very convenient. Easy to find."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Uni Motel
Haven to Relax

Haven to Relax

Hamilton
The price is ￥6,988 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
￥6,988
￥14,850 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Hamilton Gardens and Memorial Park are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
One night stay
"Everything was great, bed was comfortable, everything we needed. Being dog friendly made it even better as we were able to take our small dog. Thank you."

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2024

Haven to Relax
VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is ￥6,800 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
￥6,800
￥7,820 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
6.4/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Room was spacious and comfortable but shower was not good"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

VR Hamilton
Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street, Hamilton
The price is ￥24,384 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
￥24,384
￥28,042 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
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 Jul 14, 2025

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

3.5 out of 5
287 Victoria Street, Hamilton
The price is ￥10,072 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
￥10,072
￥11,583 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Ensure to phone ahead & organise parking. The closest parking at Sky City was $ 40.00 for 19 hours parking. Room was clean & quick check in"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

4 out of 5
23 Clarence Street, Hamilton
The price is ￥9,986 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
￥9,986
￥11,632 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, staff were wonderful."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
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Other neighborhoods around Hillcrest

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Ruakura

When in Ruakura, you can plan a visit to Globox Arena and Claudelands Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ruakura
Hamilton Gardens which includes heritage elements and wildflowers

Hamilton East

4/5(1 area review)

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

Hamilton East
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Claudelands

If you're spending some time in Claudelands, Globox Arena and Claudelands Park are top sights worth seeing.

Claudelands
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Peacocke

When in Peacocke, you can plan a visit to Hamilton Gardens and SkyCity Hamilton, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Peacocke
Waikato showing rugged coastline and a bay or harbor

Hamilton Central

If you're spending some time in Hamilton Central, Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton are top sights worth seeing.

Hamilton Central
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Fairfield

While Fairfield might 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.

Fairfield

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