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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 modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a microwave, and a window offering a view of buildings. Two wooden chairs are placed at the counter.

1. Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited
1.9 km from Waikato River
Australia
Stephen
RM332
RM382 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 compact living space with a kitchenette, dining area, and a red sofa.
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.

2. Albert Court Motor Lodge

Albert Court Motor Lodge
1.2 km from Waikato River
Australia
John
RM402
RM462 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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 display of Natural Earth personal care products including a shower cap, body wash, conditioner, and moisturizer.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror above it.
A modern building with a sign reading "ARGENT motor lodge".

3. Argent Motor Lodge

Argent Motor Lodge
2.1 km from Waikato River
Australia
Jennifer
RM416
RM478 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets, a glass table with two chairs, 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.

4. Auto Lodge Motel

Auto Lodge Motel
2.3 km from Waikato River
Australia
Shayne
RM239
RM275 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 covered patio area with potted plants and a chair.

5. BKs Premier Motel Hamilton

BKs Premier Motel Hamilton
2.4 km from Waikato River
United States
Montana
RM399
RM459 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
BKs Premier Motel Hamilton
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a sofa, and large windows.
A wooden hot tub with a step leading up to it, surrounded by a wooden fence and a grey wall.
Two people in a hot tub with a wooden edge, holding wine glasses.
A modern apartment with a living area, kitchenette, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

6. Atrium on Ulster

Atrium on Ulster
2.3 km from Waikato River
Australia
Marama
RM294
RM338 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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 compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and dishwasher.
A neatly made bed with white linens, two teal pillows, and a red blanket. There is a small bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

7. Astra Motor Lodge

Astra Motor Lodge
2.4 km from Waikato River
Australia
Troy
RM376
RM433 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Astra Motor Lodge
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 modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a yellow armchair, a desk with a laptop and a TV, and large windows offering a city view.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with green bedding, and a large window offering a city view.

8. Quest On Ward

Quest On Ward
0.7 km from Waikato River
Australia
Cory
RM333
RM383 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Quest On Ward
A spacious café with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a balcony with a railing.
A pool area with lounge chairs and red umbrellas.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, and a large window with curtains.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted television, and a sign indicating the reception.

9. Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
0.6 km from Waikato River
Australia
Sarah-Jayne
RM338
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
A concrete planter with a banana plant and a tree with red and orange leaves.
A modern hotel room with two orange leather sofas, a white coffee table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and an air conditioning unit on the ceiling.
A building with a curved roof, a reception area, and a sign that reads 'TEAWA.'
A hotel room with a bed, two orange armchairs, a small table, a TV, and a washing machine in the corner.

10. Te Awa Suites

Te Awa Suites
2.2 km from Waikato River
Australia
Liam
RM366
RM421 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Te Awa Suites
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 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 reception area with a white desk, black leather couch, and abstract wall art.
A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa set, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

11. Camelot on Ulster

Camelot on Ulster
2 km from Waikato River
Australia
Dean
RM287
RM330 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Camelot on Ulster
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, microwave, oven, and a refrigerator.
A kitchenette with a toaster, kettle, and a small shelf with boxes.
A compact room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a small table.
A modern two-story apartment building with a garage parking space.

12. Lorne Apartments

Lorne Apartments
2 km from Waikato River
Australia
Glen
RM271
RM311 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Lorne Apartments
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a residential area with houses.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A small kitchen with a sink, microwave, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining table with two red chairs and a clock on the wall.
A compact living space with a black leather sofa and armchair, a small coffee table, a kitchenette with a microwave, and a framed picture on the wall.

13. Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge

Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge
1.9 km from Waikato River
Australia
Frank
RM239
RM275 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Hamilton Settlers 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 compact living space with a sofa, a small table, a kitchenette, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel with a red-tiled roof, multiple balconies, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

14. Bella Vista Motel Hamilton

Bella Vista Motel Hamilton
2.2 km from Waikato River
New Zealand
Thomas
RM298
RM343 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Bella Vista Motel Hamilton
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
Brad
RM224
RM258 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
A modern lobby with a bar area, wooden ceiling, and seating arrangements.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a 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 hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

16. Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
0.5 km from Waikato River
Australia
Corrina
RM535
RM616 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a dishwasher, a sink, and an oven.
A modern building with large windows and a covered parking area.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, white tiled walls, and a dark floor.

17. Zeta Motel

Zeta Motel
1.7 km from Waikato River
Australia
MERVYN
RM271
RM311 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Zeta Motel
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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a microwave, a sink, and a window with a view of greenery.
A building with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered walkway.

18. Beetham Park Motel

Beetham Park Motel
2.3 km from Waikato River
Australia
nick
RM273
RM359 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Beetham Park Motel
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a built-in oven.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a small side table with a plant, and a grey rug. There are two windows with black blinds, a built-in oven, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A two-story building with a sign reading "Microtel Lodge."
A modern hotel room with a grey carpet, two beds with white linens, a green armchair, and a visible air conditioning unit.

19. Microtel Lodge

Microtel Lodge
1.8 km from Waikato River
Australia
Joanne (jo)
RM147
RM170 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Microtel Lodge
A narrow pathway leading to a building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A bed with white and red bedding, a heart-shaped pillow, and a window with curtains.
A two-story house with a balcony, a driveway, and a car parked in front.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a chandelier, a staircase, and framed artwork on the walls.

20. Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre
0.8 km from Waikato River
Australia
JOHN
RM193
RM268 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre
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Compare popular hotels close to Waikato River

Property
Property class
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
34 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
449 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
352 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
388 reviews
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Top Waikato River Hotel Reviews

VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

8/10 Good
"Hi, this is still one of my favourite hotels. The rooms and bathrooms are spacious and clean. Yes the bathrooms sparkle. The place is showing its wear and tear but it is heritage listed which must make repairs costly. I love the ambience of the place and the location is amazing"
Darlene 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
VR Hamilton
Quest on London

Quest on London

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay as usual."
Stephen 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Quest on London
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The property is absolutely immaculate. It is near the centre, it is quiet. Parking spaces are a bit small but are right outside the door. The rooms are spacious, the bathroom ahd kitchen facilities are very clean and well maintained. I have no complaints whatsoever."
Stuart 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and spacious room"
Wai Man Vivien 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

10/10 Excellent
"Extremely clean and maintained at excellent standards. The bed was as comfortable as you can get."
Walter 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited
Microtel Lodge

Microtel Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay handy to PaknSave and to get to Claudelands Event Centre"
Joanne (jo) 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Microtel Lodge
Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

8/10 Good
"Location good for our visit to the Hamilton Gardens and the Zoo."
JOHN 3-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre
Stanley Apartments

Stanley Apartments

8/10 Good
"Tea towel, although clean was badly stained and should be replaced"
Kaye 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Stanley Apartments
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

8/10 Good
"Cracked tiles in the bathroom floor. Looking out dated"
Natalie 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

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Hamilton Central Business District

7.2/10 (226 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.
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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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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 centre.
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ArtsPost

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at ArtsPost during your trip to 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 visit to Hamilton? Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.
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Hamilton Centre Place

8.2/10 (405 reviews)
You can enjoy retail therapy at Hamilton Centre Place during your stay in Hamilton. Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.
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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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Seddon Park

9.0/10 (42 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waikato River?
Waikato River is located in an area that travellers like for its gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 50 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Waikato River?
Adjacent to Waikato River, VR Hamilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 should I expect to find near Waikato River?
Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodation options 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, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Waikato River.
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.