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Albert Court Motor Lodge

Albert Court Motor Lodge
4.5 star property
1.2 km from Waikato River
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (335)
"Perfect place to stay in Hamilton. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, and gardens. Well appointed motel and free parking. "
United States
Chris
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Albert Court Motor Lodge

Argent Motor Lodge

Argent Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
2.1 km from Waikato River
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (418)
"Very clean and comfy bed. Staff very helpful and friendly"
Australia
Jacqui
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Argent Motor Lodge

Auto Lodge Motel

Auto Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
2.3 km from Waikato River
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (291)
"Great facilities, rooms are very nice and tidy. Cleaning staff did an amazing job each day and were helpful and friendly. Also, the car park spaces were plentiful and large enough to accommodate my 4 x 4. Will stay here again without question. "
Australia
Scott
The price is €54
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Auto Lodge Motel

BKs Premier Motel Hamilton

BKs Premier Motel Hamilton
4.0 star property
2.4 km from Waikato River
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (358)
"Nice clean place to stay"
Australia
Liz
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
BKs Premier Motel Hamilton

Astra Motor Lodge

Astra Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
2.4 km from Waikato River
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (239)
"All excellent thank you"
Australia
Louise
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Astra Motor Lodge

Quest On Ward

Quest On Ward
4.0 star property
0.7 km from Waikato River
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (394)
"Great location "
Australia
Leigh
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Quest On Ward

Arena Court Motel

Arena Court Motel
4.0 star property
1.8 km from Waikato River
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (414)
"Staff was super kind and the room was clean."
Canada
Elizabeth
The price is €65
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Arena Court Motel

Atrium on Ulster

Atrium on Ulster
4.0 star property
2.3 km from Waikato River
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Easy parking, clean rooms with good facilities. Have stayed here many times and will be back again."
Australia
Mark
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Atrium on Ulster

Norton Motel

Norton Motel
3.0 star property
2 km from Waikato River
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (143)
"Room was really nice and clean. Place was close to everything. And parking was great"
Australia
Crystal
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Norton Motel

Avon Apartments

Avon Apartments
2.5 star property
2 km from Waikato River
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (157)
"Very clean rooms, spacious bedrooms. "
Australia
Peter
The price is €47
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Avon Apartments

Camelot on Ulster

Camelot on Ulster
4.0 star property
2 km from Waikato River
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (697)
"Lovely quiet and comfortable place."
Australia
Rodney
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Camelot on Ulster

Bella Vista Motel Hamilton

Bella Vista Motel Hamilton
4.0 star property
2.2 km from Waikato River
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (141)
"Room spotless clean only issue was a lot of traffic noise as on main road but other motels in the area are same I suspect."
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Bella Vista Motel Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
4.0 star property
0.6 km from Waikato River
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Great friendly staff, clean and quiet"
Australia
Amanda
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Beetham Park Motel

Beetham Park Motel
3.5 star property
2.3 km from Waikato River
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (184)
"Excellent place to stay in Hamilton. The staff was friendly and the room was neat and clean. Will surely visit again. Thanks "
Australia
Prakash
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Beetham Park Motel

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
4.5 star property
0.5 km from Waikato River
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great stay."
United States
Helen
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Stanley Apartments

Stanley Apartments
3.0 star property
1.5 km from Waikato River
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (94)
"Clean, comfortable, not much to look at from the outside but just fine as a place to stay. Do note, however, that you’ll have to go a long way out of your way to get the key from Ashford Manor."
Australia
Gemma
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Stanley Apartments

Zeta Motel

Zeta Motel
2.0 star property
1.7 km from Waikato River
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (181)
"The room set up was a bit odd. "
Australia
Rochelle
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Zeta Motel

Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge

Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
1.9 km from Waikato River
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (269)
"Stayed for 1 night, more than happy, we would stay again, great location "
Australia
Shona
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge

ibis Hamilton Tainui

ibis Hamilton Tainui
3.5 star property
0.6 km from Waikato River
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Great location, nice hotel, staff was amazing"
United States
michelle
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
ibis Hamilton Tainui

Quest on London

Quest on London
4.0 star property
1 km from Waikato River
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (416)
"Great location "
Australia
Louise
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Quest on London
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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 51 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, Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Novotel Tainui Hamilton and VR Hamilton.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Waikato River?
Expedia has 51 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 Memorial Park. Create some family memories at Waterworld and Taitua Arboretum. Sights like Globox Arena, Waikato Museum of Art and History and Founders Theatre can be part of your cultural tour.