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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a window with a view of buildings.

A brick building with a sloped roof, a wooden pergola, and a large tree in the background.

A reception desk with a 'welcome' sign, a framed picture on the wall, and a chair to the right.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, dining area, and a red sofa.

1. Albert Court Motor Lodge

Hamilton East, 2.3 km from University of Waikato

John

￥16,205

￥18,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious café with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a balcony with a railing.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, a sign for 'Ventura Inn & Suites', and a well-lit outdoor area with landscaping.

A pool area with lounge chairs and red umbrellas.

2. Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Hamilton Central, 3 km from University of Waikato

Sarah-Jayne

￥12,838

￥14,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lobby with a bar area, wooden ceiling, and seating arrangements.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, ceiling lights, and a large screen.

3. Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Hamilton Central, 3.1 km from University of Waikato

Corrina

￥18,946

￥21,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small TV, a shelf with toiletries, and a window.

A buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station.

4. ibis Hamilton Tainui

Hamilton Central, 3.1 km from University of Waikato

Daniel

￥12,873

￥14,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, two pillows with text, a bedside table, and a window with a curtain.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A motel with a staircase leading to a second floor, a parking lot, and a sunset sky.

A glass-top table with chairs, a vase with flowers, and a bowl of fruit.

5. Claudelands Motel

Claudelands, 2.8 km from University of Waikato

Craig

￥10,443

￥12,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with two beds, a black sofa, a window with a view of the street, and an air conditioning unit.

A motel with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A modern room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a white cabinet, and a door leading to another room.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a stainless steel sink, and a black refrigerator.

6. Uni Motel

Hillcrest, 0.7 km from University of Waikato

David

￥9,590

￥11,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative greenery.

A modern interior with a white partition, a hanging light fixture, and a wicker floor lamp.

A hotel entrance with a 'RAMADA BY WYNDHAM' sign, glass doors, a reception desk, and a red carpet.

7. Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Hamilton Central, 3 km from University of Waikato

Kareana

￥12,242

￥14,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A rooftop terrace with round tables and wicker chairs, featuring a checkered floor pattern and decorative street lamps.

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a grand chandelier, a reception desk, and a patterned chair.

A room with a sloped ceiling, patterned floor, and two windows with curtains.

8. VR Hamilton

Hamilton Central, 3 km from University of Waikato

Brian

￥5,287

￥6,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a blue blanket, and a bathroom with a glass shower door.

A modern dining area with a marble table, a colorful striped vase with branches, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hallway with a Level 3 fire action sign, a flower vase on a console table, and an elevator to the left.

A modern kitchen with a large window, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with bar stools.

9. Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

Whitiora, 4.4 km from University of Waikato

Stephen

￥14,305

￥16,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern building with a sign reading "Kelly Rd" and "ENTRY ONLY" sign.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a black ottoman, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

10. Kelly Rd Cambridge Lodge

16.4 km from University of Waikato

Joanne

￥16,382

￥19,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An indoor dining area with wicker furniture, large windows, and hanging wicker lamps.

A historic building with a prominent entrance, arched windows, and a sign for 'The Clements Hotel'.

A bar area with ornate ceiling, multiple bar stools, and a counter.

An outdoor seating area with a yellow umbrella, wicker furniture, and a glass door leading to a patio.

11. The Clements Hotel

18 km from University of Waikato

Cole

￥23,701

￥27,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A building with a sign reading 'WAIKATO HOSPITAL MOTEL' and a vacant sign indicating no rooms available.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, a sink with a mirror, and a window.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

12. Waikato Hospital Motel

Melville, 3.9 km from University of Waikato

Jessica

￥9,892

￥11,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A room with a sofa, a small table, a bed with a TV, and a coat rack.

A room with a sofa, a chair, a window with curtains, and a lamp.

A dining area with a table set for four, a window with curtains, and a wooden cabinet with dishes.

13. Penmarric House - Self Check-in

17 km from University of Waikato

Owen

￥6,935

￥8,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A stone building with a green door, surrounded by red flowers and a green hedge.

A neatly made bed with a dark quilt, two white pillows, and two bedside lamps on either side.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a white wall-mounted cabinet, and a framed artwork.

A stone building with a car parked inside.

14. Cambridge Mews

16.8 km from University of Waikato

Anonymous traveler

￥16,232

￥18,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A swimming pool with two separate sections, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a table and chairs nearby.

A modern building with numbered rooms, a dining area with tables set for two, and a clear sky.

A sign for Podium Lodge with a clear view of the building and parking area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a kitchenette, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

15. Podium Lodge

15.3 km from University of Waikato

Sarah

￥17,864

￥20,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a framed picture on the wall and a window providing natural light.

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, ottoman, and table, surrounded by greenery and a staircase.

A modern building with a sign reading "ARGENT motor lodge".

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror above it.

16. Argent Motor Lodge

Melville, 3.7 km from University of Waikato

Jennifer

￥14,609

￥17,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A building with a brick facade, large windows, and a brick pathway with trimmed hedges.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a large window, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A patio area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a table with chairs.

17. Quantum Lodge Motor Inn

8.2 km from University of Waikato

Jason

￥14,359

￥16,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A Hobbiton-style house with multiple thatched-roof structures, a central building with a large door, and a surrounding landscape with a pond and grassy hills.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, and a wooden barrel.

A modern building with a wooden exterior, a covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, and a sign indicating an eco-friendly location.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fenced deck area.

18. Cambridge TOP 10 Holiday Park

19.4 km from University of Waikato

Martin

￥10,232

￥12,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A building with a parking lot, a staircase leading to a second floor, and a row of benches along the exterior wall.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets, a glass table with two chairs, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a glass table with two chairs.

19. Auto Lodge Motel

Whitiora, 4.7 km from University of Waikato

Shayne

￥9,320

￥10,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A bedroom with a bed, a chandelier, and a view of greenery outside.

A dining area with a wooden table and a wicker chair. A vase with flowers is on the table.

A house with a white exterior, a covered porch, and a well-maintained garden with a large flowering tree.

A stone archway with a wooden beam across it, a white house with a black roof, and a tree with white blossoms in the background.

20. Cambridge Coach House

17.5 km from University of Waikato

Neville

￥13,782

￥16,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Waikato

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Albert Court Motor Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 369 reviews	View
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Novotel Tainui Hamilton	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
ibis Hamilton Tainui	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Claudelands Motel	8.2 Very good 14 reviews	View

Top University of Waikato Hotel Reviews

Atrium on Ulster

8/10 Good

"Parking was great,clean room."

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, well equipped and best of all, comfortable beds."

Alcamo Hotel & Conference Centre

8/10 Good

"Handy to the stadium, kids enjoyed the pool and always handy having a kitchen for families"

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

10/10 Excellent

"The property was exactly as described, clean , nice beds , hot water , excellent location , old building , great car park , probably a good 3 star . An exhibition was on 3000 people in the city so prices unusually high but if normal pricing it would reflect great value"

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were friendly, the room was lovely, we had a really good stay"

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

10/10 Excellent

"Best value for location, cleanliness and friendly staff in the CBD."

Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and staff, fabulous, clean room looking over the rugby parks and stadium"

Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

8/10 Good

"The viewa were good but the stairs were steep hard going for a 70 year old with liggage"

Albert Court Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Good location. Well maintained rooms and full range of Sky TV channels"

Other attractions near University of Waikato

Hamilton Gardens

9.4/10 (698 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.

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Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

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Globox Arena

9.0/10 (204 reviews)

Catch an event at Globox Arena during your trip to Hamilton. Visit the shops and spas in this family-friendly area.

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Waikato Museum of Art and History

8.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the area’s rich Māori history, take in over 3,000 works of art and interact with the wonders of science in this ever-changing cultural center.

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ArtsPost

You can spend time exploring the galleries in ArtsPost during your travels in Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

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Claudelands Park

Explore the great outdoors at Claudelands Park, a lovely green space in Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

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SkyCity Hamilton

8.4/10 (424 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Waikato?

University of Waikato is located in a welcoming area of Hamilton that travelers like for its gardens and casinos. You'll find 185 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to University of Waikato?

Novotel Tainui Hamilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. It's located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from University of Waikato. Other good choices within a few miles include Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge and Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton.

How many hotels can I expect to find near University of Waikato?

Expedia has 185 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from University of Waikato.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Waikato, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near University of Waikato.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of Waikato?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near University of Waikato, click here.

What can I see and do near University of Waikato?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Hamilton Gardens, Claudelands Park, or Memorial Park. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Waterworld, Lavender Backyard Garden, and Rototuna Performing Arts Centre. Attractions like Globox Arena and Waikato Museum of Art and History highlight the local culture.

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Our top choices for University of Waikato hotels

1. Albert Court Motor Lodge

2. Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

3. Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4. ibis Hamilton Tainui

5. Claudelands Motel

6. Uni Motel

7. Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

8. VR Hamilton

9. Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

10. Kelly Rd Cambridge Lodge

11. The Clements Hotel

12. Waikato Hospital Motel

13. Penmarric House - Self Check-in

14. Cambridge Mews

15. Podium Lodge

16. Argent Motor Lodge

17. Quantum Lodge Motor Inn

18. Cambridge TOP 10 Holiday Park

19. Auto Lodge Motel

20. Cambridge Coach House

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Top University of Waikato Hotel Reviews

Atrium on Ulster

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Alcamo Hotel & Conference Centre

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

Albert Court Motor Lodge

Other attractions near University of Waikato

Hamilton Gardens

Memorial Park

Globox Arena

Waikato Museum of Art and History

ArtsPost

Claudelands Park

SkyCity Hamilton

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