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Our top choices for Hamilton Central hotels

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

1. Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
4.5 star property
Hamilton Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Good size room with a comfy bed. A bit dated but was clean and comfortable. The buffet breakfast was good. Would stay again"
Australia
Corrina
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

2. ibis Hamilton Tainui

ibis Hamilton Tainui
3.5 star property
Hamilton Central
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Close to many restaurants"
Australia
Daniel
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
ibis Hamilton Tainui
A spacious café with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a balcony with a railing.

3. Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
4.0 star property
Hamilton Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Sarah-Jayne
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
A garden with a gravel path, wooden fences, and various plants and flowers.

4. Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Hamilton Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (999 reviews)
"Easy location, great size room and amenities, would definitely recommend and stay again."
Australia
Brad
The price is €56
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
A multi-story building with "QUEST" signage, featuring a ground-level commercial space with illuminated storefronts.

5. Quest on London

Quest on London
4.0 star property
Hamilton Central
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (458 reviews)
"The hotel is perfectly located to town and is close to other amenities that are very useful. Rooms are always tidy and staff are always nice"
Australia
Ryan
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Quest on London
A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative greenery.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
3.5 star property
Hamilton Central
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Our group enjoyed our stay very much, we will be back"
Australia
Kareana
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a bed, and a desk.

7. Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre

Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre
4.5 star property
Hamilton Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (496 reviews)
"Great location and nice room."
Australia
Connal
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre
A rooftop terrace with round tables and wicker chairs, featuring a checkered floor pattern and decorative street lamps.

8. VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton
4.0 star property
Hamilton Central
6.8 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay"
Australia
Brian
The price is €35
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
VR Hamilton
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the cityscape.

9. Backpackers Central Hamilton

Backpackers Central Hamilton
2.0 star property
Hamilton Central
7.4 out of 10, Good, (237 reviews)
"Nice clean room; pleasant, helpful staff. "
Australia
Julia
The price is €33
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Backpackers Central Hamilton
A modern living room with a glass-top coffee table, grey sofa, and a patterned rug.

10. Central Stadium Apartments

Central Stadium Apartments
3.5 star property
Hamilton Central
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Great location - close to downtown, but quiet!"
Canada
John
The price is €159
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Central Stadium Apartments
A building with a sign labeled "QUEST" on the facade.

11. Quest On Ward

Quest On Ward
4.0 star property
Hamilton Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (414 reviews)
"‘"
Australia
Cory
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Quest On Ward
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, chairs, a TV, and a large window with a view of the outside.

12. Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
3.0 star property
Whitiora, 0.7 km from Hamilton Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Good place to stay in Hamilton close to the main shopping/eating strip in the town."
Australia
Shane
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a blue blanket, and a bathroom with a glass shower door.

13. Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited
2.0 star property
Whitiora, 0.9 km from Hamilton Central
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"Great motel"
Australia
Stephen
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited
A narrow pathway leading to a building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

14. Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre
2.0 star property
Hamilton Lake, 1 km from Hamilton Central
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (159 reviews)
"Location good for our visit to the Hamilton Gardens and the Zoo."
Australia
JOHN
The price is €54
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a sofa, and large windows.

15. Atrium on Ulster

Atrium on Ulster
4.0 star property
Whitiora, 1.3 km from Hamilton Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"We had a great stay, the staff were friendly and very helpful, will definitely stay again, thank you 😊."
Australia
Marama
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Atrium on Ulster
A hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

16. Auto Lodge Motel

Auto Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Whitiora, 1.3 km from Hamilton Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (352 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff were friendly, and all the appliances worked perfectly. Great place to stay, and will stay again."
Australia
Shayne
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Auto Lodge Motel
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.

17. Camelot on Ulster

Camelot on Ulster
4.0 star property
Whitiora, 1 km from Hamilton Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (733 reviews)
"Great location. Clean & comfortable. Would definitely stay again."
Australia
Dean
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Camelot on Ulster
A concrete planter with a banana plant and a tree with red and orange leaves.

18. Te Awa Suites

Te Awa Suites
3.0 star property
Whitiora, 1.2 km from Hamilton Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (9 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay."
Australia
Liam
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Te Awa Suites
A wooden door with a number 5 sign, large windows with curtains, and a wicker chair outside.

19. Lake Point Motel

Lake Point Motel
3.0 star property
Hamilton Lake, 1 km from Hamilton Central
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (290 reviews)
"Awesome location, clean big room and bathroom. Comfortable king bed. Enjoyed the stay."
Australia
Anthony
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Lake Point Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of the outside.

20. Stanley Apartments

Stanley Apartments
3.0 star property
Claudelands, 1.1 km from Hamilton Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (119 reviews)
"Was nice an very cosy to enjoy our weekend away"
Australia
Johnny
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Stanley Apartments
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Compare popular hotels in Hamilton Central

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A building with a sign labeled "QUEST" on the facade.
Quest On Ward
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
414 reviews
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A spacious café with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a balcony with a railing.
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
View
A modern lobby with a bar area, wooden ceiling, and seating arrangements.
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
4.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
A garden with a gravel path, wooden fences, and various plants and flowers.
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
999 reviews
View
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.
ibis Hamilton Tainui
3.5 star property
8.4
Very good
1,000 reviews
View

Where to stay in Hamilton Central

Find the best Hamilton Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A garden with colorful flowers, a fountain, and a building with arches.
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Hamilton East

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

An aerial view of a city with a river, bridges, and surrounding greenery.

Claudelands

While visiting Claudelands, you might make a stop by sights like Claudelands Park and Globox Arena.

A foggy landscape with large trees and two people walking.

Hamilton Lake

While Hamilton Lake isn't home to many top sights, Lake Rotoroa and Seddon Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

A river with a bridge, trees, and buildings in the background.

Frankton

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

An aerial view of a city with a river, a bridge, and mountains in the background.

Whitiora

When in Whitiora, you can plan a visit to FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Top Hamilton Central Hotel Reviews

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

10/10 Excellent
"The room was very clean and spacious. Would stay here again."
Kasey 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Frequently asked questions

What is Hamilton Central like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Hamilton's Hamilton Central neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton as part of your Hamilton Central travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Hamilton Central?
Based on our traveller data, Novotel Tainui Hamilton is one of the top choices for your stay in Hamilton Central. This hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge and Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton.
How many hotels are there in the Hamilton Central area?
Expedia has 21 hotels and other accommodation options in Hamilton Central to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Hamilton area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Hamilton Central, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Hamilton Central.
What is there to do around this Hamilton neighbourhood?
Hamilton Centre Place, SkyCity Hamilton and Waikato River are just a few attractions to check out in Hamilton Central. You could also plan a visit to ArtsPost or Waikato Museum of Art and History while you're in the neighbourhood. Hamilton Central Business District, Seddon Park and FMG Stadium Waikato are just a few of the places to visit in and around Hamilton Central. While you're out sightseeing, Memorial Park and Claudelands Park are a couple of additional sights to visit in Hamilton.