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Our top choices for Waikato River hotels

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a blue blanket, and a bathroom with a glass shower door.
A modern kitchen with a large window, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with bar stools.
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.

1. Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited
1.9 km from Waikato River
Australia
Stephen
￥14,541
￥16,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a window with a view of buildings.
A reception desk with a 'welcome' sign, a framed picture on the wall, and a chair to the right.
A brick building with a sloped roof, a wooden pergola, and a large tree in the background.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, dining area, and a red sofa.

2. Albert Court Motor Lodge

Albert Court Motor Lodge
1.2 km from Waikato River
Australia
John
￥16,205
￥18,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Albert Court Motor Lodge
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.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror above it.
A display of Natural Earth personal care products including a shower cap, body wash, conditioner, and moisturizer.
An outdoor seating area with a sofa, ottoman, and table, surrounded by greenery and a staircase.

3. Argent Motor Lodge

Argent Motor Lodge
2.1 km from Waikato River
Australia
Jennifer
￥14,609
￥17,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Argent Motor Lodge
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, a sink, and a window with curtains. There is a dining area with a glass table and chairs.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a glass table with two chairs.

4. Auto Lodge Motel

Auto Lodge Motel
2.3 km from Waikato River
Australia
Shayne
￥9,320
￥10,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Auto Lodge Motel
A bed with two pillows, a bedside table with a fruit bowl, and a potted plant.
A room with a treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike, carpeted floor, white walls, and large windows.
A small outdoor seating area with two chairs and a table, surrounded by white siding walls and potted plants.
A multi-story hotel with a parking lot and a fenced area.

5. BKs Premier Motel Hamilton

BKs Premier Motel Hamilton
2.4 km from Waikato River
Australia
Judy
￥14,722
￥17,060 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
BKs Premier Motel Hamilton
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a sofa, and large windows.
A modern building with large glass windows and a curved roof.
A modern apartment with a living area, kitchenette, and a balcony with a view of greenery.
Two people in a hot tub with a wooden edge, holding wine glasses.

6. Atrium on Ulster

Atrium on Ulster
2.3 km from Waikato River
Australia
Ryan
￥10,826
￥12,737 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Atrium on Ulster
A motel with multiple units, a parking lot, and a street with moving traffic.
A display of Natural Earth products including body wash, conditioner, and bath salts.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a white vanity, and a glass shower enclosure.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and dishwasher.

7. Astra Motor Lodge

Astra Motor Lodge
2.4 km from Waikato River
Australia
Sharon
￥14,679
￥16,881 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Astra Motor Lodge
A concrete planter with a banana plant and a tree with red and orange leaves.
A hotel room with a bed, two orange armchairs, a small table, a TV, and a washing machine in the corner.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a window with a view of trees.
A building with a curved roof, a reception area, and a sign that reads 'TEAWA.'

8. Te Awa Suites

Te Awa Suites
2.2 km from Waikato River
Australia
Liam
￥14,542
￥16,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Te Awa Suites
A building with a sign labeled "QUEST" on the facade.
A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small seating area with a yellow chair.
A reception area with a counter, a desk, a chair, a sign reading "QUEST", and a flower vase.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with green bedding, and a large window offering a city view.

9. Quest On Ward

Quest On Ward
0.7 km from Waikato River
Australia
Cory
￥14,329
￥16,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Quest On Ward
A modern dining area with a round table, black chairs, and a bowl of fruit. There is a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, and large windows with curtains.
A reception area with a white desk, black leather couch, and abstract wall art.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchen with white cabinets and appliances, and a large window with blinds.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a wall-mounted abstract painting.

10. Camelot on Ulster

Camelot on Ulster
2 km from Waikato River
Australia
Dean
￥10,485
￥12,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Camelot on Ulster
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a built-in microwave.
A parking lot with a wet surface, likely from recent rain.
A white door with a handle, a white air conditioning unit mounted on the wall, and a light fixture on the ceiling.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV on the wall, and a window with curtains.

11. Norton Motel

Norton Motel
2 km from Waikato River
Australia
karen
￥10,949
￥12,629 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Norton Motel
A spacious café with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a balcony with a railing.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted television, and a sign indicating the reception.
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.

12. Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
0.6 km from Waikato River
Australia
Sarah-Jayne
￥12,568
￥14,595 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a residential area with houses.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area with blue chairs, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story building with green doors, a balcony, and a bench outside.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with pillows, a nightstand, and a door leading to a bathroom.

13. Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge

Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge
1.9 km from Waikato River
Australia
Frank
￥8,854
￥10,252 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, microwave, oven, and a refrigerator.
A modern two-story apartment building with a garage parking space.
A kitchenette with a toaster, kettle, and a small shelf with boxes.
Bathroom

14. Lorne Apartments

Lorne Apartments
2 km from Waikato River
Australia
Glen
￥10,569
￥12,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Lorne Apartments
A garden with a gravel path, wooden fences, and various plants and flowers.
A hotel room with a bed, two red armchairs, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.
A wooden table with two wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and a small potted plant.
The entrance to Ashwood Manor with a sign indicating a motor lodge.

15. Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
0.7 km from Waikato River
Australia
Carol
￥8,582
￥9,945 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
A wooden picnic table with benches in a garden area with a paved walkway.
A garden with various flowering plants and a neatly trimmed hedge.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a kitchenette.
A compact living space with a sofa, a small table, a kitchenette, and a TV mounted on the wall.

16. Bella Vista Motel Hamilton

Bella Vista Motel Hamilton
2.2 km from Waikato River
New Zealand
Thomas
￥12,927
￥14,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Bella Vista Motel Hamilton
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 modern hotel with a distinctive facade featuring a large 'N' and wave patterns, multiple floors, and a covered parking area.
A modern restaurant interior with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting fixtures.

17. Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
0.5 km from Waikato River
Australia
Corrina
￥18,946
￥21,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
A modern hotel room with a bed, a black leather sofa, a small table, and a view of the outside.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a window with a view of trees, and a marble backsplash.
A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a red storage unit, a dining table with four chairs, and a patterned carpet.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a microwave, a sink, and a window with a view of greenery.

18. Beetham Park Motel

Beetham Park Motel
2.3 km from Waikato River
Australia
nick
￥9,789
￥13,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Beetham Park Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of the outside.
A small, well-lit room with a bed, a desk, and two chairs. There is a window with curtains, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a door with floral wallpaper.
A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a ceiling light.
A compact kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a white stove, and a yellow countertop.

19. Stanley Apartments

Stanley Apartments
1.5 km from Waikato River
Australia
Johnny
￥10,135
￥11,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Stanley Apartments
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.
A buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent logo on the facade.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small TV, a shelf with toiletries, and a window.

20. ibis Hamilton Tainui

ibis Hamilton Tainui
0.6 km from Waikato River
Australia
Daniel
￥12,543
￥14,424 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
ibis Hamilton Tainui
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Compare popular hotels close to Waikato River

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a blue blanket, and a bathroom with a glass shower door.
Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited
10.0
Exceptional
37 reviews
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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.
Albert Court Motor Lodge
9.8
Exceptional
369 reviews
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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.
Argent Motor Lodge
9.6
Exceptional
451 reviews
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A hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.
Auto Lodge Motel
9.4
Exceptional
355 reviews
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A bed with two pillows, a bedside table with a fruit bowl, and a potted plant.
BKs Premier Motel Hamilton
9.4
Exceptional
389 reviews
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Top Waikato River Hotel Reviews

Atrium on Ulster

Atrium on Ulster

8/10 Good
"Parking was great,clean room."
Ryan 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Atrium on Ulster
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean, well equipped and best of all, comfortable beds."
Carol 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Alcamo Hotel & Conference Centre

Alcamo Hotel & Conference Centre

8/10 Good
"Handy to the stadium, kids enjoyed the pool and always handy having a kitchen for families"
Bertram 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Alcamo Hotel & Conference Centre
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

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"
Alison 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were friendly, the room was lovely, we had a really good stay"
Chanelle 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

10/10 Excellent
"Best value for location, cleanliness and friendly staff in the CBD."
Sarah-Jayne 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and staff, fabulous, clean room looking over the rugby parks and stadium"
Debra 2-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited
Hygate Motor Lodge

Hygate Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"This is my forth stay here which speaks for itself. The units are clean, well decorated and spacious. Any little problems are solved very quickly. The kitchen is well supplied, possibly a mixing/salad bowl would be useful for longer stays."
Sharon 5-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Hygate Motor Lodge
Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

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"
teresa 3-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waikato River?
Waikato River is located in an area that travelers like for its gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 50 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Waikato River?
Adjacent to Waikato River, VR Hamilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. Other good options close by include Novotel Tainui Hamilton and Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge.
How many hotels are there near Waikato River?
Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Waikato River.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waikato River, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Waikato River.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Waikato River?
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What can I see and do near Waikato River?
Spend some time wandering around Claudelands Park, Hamilton Gardens, and Taitua Arboretum. Create some family memories at Waterworld and Rototuna Performing Arts Centre. Attractions like Globox Arena and Waikato Museum of Art and History highlight the local culture.