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

1. Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited
1.9 km from Waikato River
Australia
Stephen
2.149.020 ₫
2.471.373 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 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 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.
A reception desk with a 'welcome' sign, a framed picture on the wall, and a chair to the right.

2. Albert Court Motor Lodge

Albert Court Motor Lodge
1.2 km from Waikato River
Australia
John
2.615.209 ₫
3.007.565 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 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 modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror above it.
An outdoor seating area with a sofa, ottoman, and table, surrounded by greenery and a staircase.
A display of Natural Earth personal care products including a shower cap, body wash, conditioner, and moisturizer.

3. Argent Motor Lodge

Argent Motor Lodge
2.1 km from Waikato River
Australia
Wi
2.397.194 ₫
2.756.773 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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, sink, and cabinets, a glass table with two chairs, and a window with curtains.
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
1.554.969 ₫
1.788.177 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Auto Lodge Motel
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 modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a window with a view of trees.

5. Te Awa Suites

Te Awa Suites
2.2 km from Waikato River
Australia
Liam
2.435.556 ₫
2.800.889 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Te Awa Suites
A bed with two pillows, a bedside table with a fruit bowl, and a potted plant.
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.
A multi-story hotel with a parking lot and a fenced area.

6. BKs Premier Motel Hamilton

BKs Premier Motel Hamilton
2.4 km from Waikato River
2.530.660 ₫
2.910.259 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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.
A modern apartment with a living area, kitchenette, and a balcony with a view of greenery.
A modern building with large glass windows and a curved roof.

7. Atrium on Ulster

Atrium on Ulster
2.3 km from Waikato River
Australia
Marama
2.029.134 ₫
2.333.571 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Atrium on Ulster
A building with a sign labeled "QUEST" on the facade.
A reception area with a counter, a desk, a chair, a sign reading "QUEST", and a flower vase.
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 kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small seating area with a yellow chair.

8. Quest On Ward

Quest On Ward
0.7 km from Waikato River
Australia
Cory
2.857.197 ₫
3.285.776 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Quest On Ward
A motel with multiple units, a parking lot, and a street with moving traffic.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and dishwasher.
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.

9. Astra Motor Lodge

Astra Motor Lodge
2.4 km from Waikato River
Australia
Troy
2.326.568 ₫
2.675.561 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Astra Motor Lodge
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 neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a wall-mounted abstract painting.
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 modern living room with a dining area, a sofa set, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

10. Camelot on Ulster

Camelot on Ulster
2 km from Waikato River
Australia
Joel
1.865.924 ₫
2.145.813 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Camelot on Ulster
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a built-in microwave.
A white door with a handle, a white air conditioning unit mounted on the wall, and a light fixture on the ceiling.
A row of modern, single-story houses with a uniform design, featuring large windows and a flat roof.
A parking lot with a wet surface, likely from recent rain.

11. Norton Motel

Norton Motel
2 km from Waikato River
New Zealand
Kathy
1.868.257 ₫
2.148.495 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Norton Motel
A wooden picnic table with benches in a garden area with a paved walkway.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a kitchenette.
A garden with various flowering plants and a neatly trimmed hedge.
A hotel with a red-tiled roof, multiple balconies, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

12. Bella Vista Motel Hamilton

Bella Vista Motel Hamilton
2.2 km from Waikato River
New Zealand
Thomas
2.020.789 ₫
2.323.885 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Bella Vista Motel Hamilton
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 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.

13. Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
0.6 km from Waikato River
Australia
Sarah-Jayne
2.125.080 ₫
2.443.842 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a residential area with houses.
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.
A two-story building with green doors, a balcony, and a bench outside.
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.

14. Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge

Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge
1.9 km from Waikato River
Australia
Elaine
1.554.937 ₫
1.788.178 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, microwave, oven, and a refrigerator.
A compact room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a small table.
A kitchenette with a toaster, kettle, and a small shelf with boxes.

15. Lorne Apartments

Lorne Apartments
2 km from Waikato River
Australia
Glen
1.763.298 ₫
2.027.793 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Lorne Apartments
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 banquet hall with round tables, white chairs, and black tablecloths.

16. Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
0.5 km from Waikato River
Australia
Nicholas
3.433.748 ₫
3.948.743 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Novotel Tainui 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.

17. Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
0.7 km from Waikato River
Australia
Hamish
1.457.753 ₫
1.676.416 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
A modern hotel room with a bed, a black leather sofa, a small table, and a view of the outside.
A building with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered walkway.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a microwave, a sink, and a window with a view of greenery.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a window with a view of trees, and a marble backsplash.

18. Beetham Park Motel

Beetham Park Motel
2.3 km from Waikato River
Australia
nick
1.775.213 ₫
2.339.532 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 compact kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a white stove, and a yellow countertop.
A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by a parking area and a wooden fence.

19. Stanley Apartments

Stanley Apartments
1.5 km from Waikato River
Australia
Johnny
2.157.475 ₫
2.481.096 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Stanley Apartments
A multi-story building with "QUEST" signage, featuring a ground-level commercial space with illuminated storefronts.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small kitchen area with a microwave, and a dining table.
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, dining table, and a bed with a view.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a staircase, and a waiting area with a chair.

20. Quest on London

Quest on London
1 km from Waikato River
Australia
Ryan
2.354.291 ₫
2.707.435 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Quest on London
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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
32 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
368 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
448 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
351 reviews
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A concrete planter with a banana plant and a tree with red and orange leaves.
Te Awa Suites
9.4
Exceptional
8 reviews
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Top Waikato River Hotel Reviews

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Easy location, great size room and amenities, would definitely recommend and stay again."
Brad 2-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
Te Awa Suites

Te Awa Suites

8/10 Good
"Quiet,clean with very helpful staff. A short walk to the river walkway which is pleasant way to walk to the city."
Reg 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Te Awa Suites
VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

10/10 Excellent
"Very pleasant stay"
Brian 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
VR Hamilton
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

10/10 Excellent
"Very good plenty of room One thing TV needs attention wasn’t at all clear"
GLENNIS 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

10/10 Excellent
"Newly renovated room in a quiet location with plenty of food options within walking distance."
Darren 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited
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 5 days ago
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre
JetPark Hotel Hamilton Airport

JetPark Hotel Hamilton Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful"
Colin 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
JetPark Hotel Hamilton Airport
Quest on London

Quest on London

8/10 Good
"Clean and tidy. Good gym. Only compliant was needing to cast to watch movies rather than this being g in the TV to do. Minor issue."
Stephen 2-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Quest on London
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff, plenty of parking and clean well equipped room. Close to city centre."
John 1-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around 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.