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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 kitchen with dark cabinetry, a microwave, and a window offering a view of buildings. Two wooden chairs are placed at the counter.
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
P5,203
P5,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and small refrigerator.

2. Albert Court Motor Lodge

Albert Court Motor Lodge
1.2 km from Waikato River
Australia
John
P6,175
P7,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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.
An outdoor seating area with a sofa, ottoman, and table, surrounded by greenery and a staircase.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror above it.

3. Argent Motor Lodge

Argent Motor Lodge
2.1 km from Waikato River
Australia
Jennifer
P5,661
P6,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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, a sink, and a window with curtains. There is a dining area with a glass table and chairs.
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.

4. Auto Lodge Motel

Auto Lodge Motel
2.3 km from Waikato River
Australia
Shayne
P3,672
P4,223 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Auto Lodge Motel
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 multi-story hotel with a parking lot and a fenced area.
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
P6,141
P7,062 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
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 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.

6. Atrium on Ulster

Atrium on Ulster
2.3 km from Waikato River
Australia
Marama
P4,529
P5,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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 bathroom with a large mirror, a white vanity, and a glass shower enclosure.

7. Astra Motor Lodge

Astra Motor Lodge
2.4 km from Waikato River
Australia
Troy
P5,783
P6,651 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Astra Motor Lodge
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 compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with green bedding, and a large window 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
P5,095
P5,859 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Quest On Ward
A spacious café with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a balcony with a railing.
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.
A pool area with lounge chairs and red umbrellas.

9. Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
0.6 km from Waikato River
Australia
Sarah-Jayne
P5,171
P5,947 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
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 building with a curved roof, a reception area, and a sign that reads 'TEAWA.'
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.

10. Te Awa Suites

Te Awa Suites
2.2 km from Waikato River
Australia
Liam
P5,630
P6,474 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 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 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
P4,406
P5,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Camelot on Ulster
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, microwave, oven, and a refrigerator.
A modern two-story apartment building with a garage parking space.
Bathroom
A compact room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a small table.

12. Lorne Apartments

Lorne Apartments
2 km from Waikato River
Australia
Glen
P4,164
P4,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Lorne Apartments
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a residential area with houses.
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 two-story building with green doors, a balcony, and a bench outside.
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
P3,672
P4,223 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge
A wooden picnic table with benches in a garden area with a paved walkway.
A hotel with a red-tiled roof, multiple balconies, and a parking lot with marked spaces.
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.

14. Bella Vista Motel Hamilton

Bella Vista Motel Hamilton
2.2 km from Waikato River
New Zealand
Thomas
P4,596
P5,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Bella Vista Motel Hamilton
A garden with a gravel path, wooden fences, and various plants and flowers.
A reception area with a reception desk, a sofa, and a window providing a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a bed, two red armchairs, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.
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
P3,442
P3,959 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
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 conference room with multiple tables and chairs, ceiling lights, and a large screen.

16. Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
0.5 km from Waikato River
Australia
Corrina
P8,200
P9,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, white tiled walls, and a dark floor.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with a chair. There is a kitchenette in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a dishwasher, a sink, and an oven.

17. Zeta Motel

Zeta Motel
1.7 km from Waikato River
Australia
MERVYN
P4,161
P4,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
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 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.
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.

18. Beetham Park Motel

Beetham Park Motel
2.3 km from Waikato River
Australia
nick
P4,192
P5,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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 building with a sign for 'Microtel Lodge' and a contact number.
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)
P2,272
P2,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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 building with a balcony and a covered porch area.
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
P3,305
P3,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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 8 hours ago
VR Hamilton
Quest on London

Quest on London

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay as usual."
Stephen 2-night trip
Posted 10 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 3 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 13 days ago
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & 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.
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.