Title: Visit Melville: 2026 Melville, Hamilton Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Melville](https://expedia.com/Melville-Hamilton-Hotels.0-n693039129486098432-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Hamilton](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Hamilton.d6048121.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Hamilton](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Hamilton.d6048121.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Melville](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Melville.d693039129486098432.Car-Rental-Guide)[Melville Vacations](https://expedia.com/Melville.d693039129486098432.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Melville ## Hamilton ![Dusk along the Waikato River in Hamilton, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976008248/3c57970d-0ac5-4ac4-b052-4b9ab4b1b01d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dusk along the Waikato River in Hamilton, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976008248/3c57970d-0ac5-4ac4-b052-4b9ab4b1b01d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Melville Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Hamilton Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Hamilton.dx6048121) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Hamilton Gardens showing a bridge and a pond as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111820/b6f83733-5baa-47a6-95a1-5a5d7ba79bd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamilton Gardens From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of color in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise. [](https://expedia.com/Hamilton-Gardens-Hamilton-East.d6111820.Vacation-Attraction) ![ the closeup image of auckland new zealand temple. A temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610849/1c00dc79-e8c6-4e9c-8f26-b80d2076e746.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple Find out about the history of Hamilton when you take a trip to Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.com/Hamilton-New-Zealand-LDS-Temple-Temple-View.d553248621532610849.Vacation-Attraction) ![I would not usually consider a garden a must-see experience, but I am really glad a local told us to visit Hamilton Gardens. The experience of wandering through a maze of hedges that open into perfectly cultivated gardens plucked complete from other countries and other eras was quite possibly the closest I will ever come to feeling like Alice in Wonderland come to life. You never know what magical sight waits around the next bend in the path.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048121/94ce94f0-4df2-4db3-9869-24bc78847870.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamilton Central Business District 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. [](https://expedia.com/Hamilton-Central-Business-District-Hamilton.d3000664945.Vacation-Attraction) #### University of Waikato Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Waikato, during your travels in Hamilton. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Waikato-Hamilton.d6110770.Vacation-Attraction) #### SkyCity Hamilton Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Hamilton during your travels in Hamilton? Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront. [](https://expedia.com/SkyCity-Hamilton-Hamilton-Central.d6294027.Vacation-Attraction) #### Waikato Hospital Though Waikato Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Waikato-Hospital-Hamilton.d6249514.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4565462/02b06aa0-3f82-4162-acfc-4545b47c3407.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience $86 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/raglan-sunset-canyoning-tour-and-glowworm-experience.a4565462.activity-details) ![Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4524151/595ea38e-9f80-45b3-8cef-cfa98ebdd031.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour $86 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-karapiro-evening-kayak-glowworm-tour.a4524151.activity-details) ![Waitomo Glow Worm Caves](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395243/22b176f5-1d78-4ae6-b313-eaabc1f15c89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland $293 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-hobbiton-and-waitomo-day-tour-with-lunch-from-auckland.a1395243.activity-details) [See all activities in Hamilton](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Hamilton.d6048121.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Melville Hotel Deals ![BKs Premier Motel Hamilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14840000/14834300/14834245/70e1b319_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BKs Premier Motel Hamilton 50 Tawa Street Hamilton Waikato $87 nightly $101 total Feb 7 - Feb 8 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (364 reviews) Lovely clean spacious suite. Staff very friendly, very helpful. Great spot close to hospital. Lovely bathroom. Close to supermarket and fairly close to airport and expressway. Very happy to recommend, thank you for having us. Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F7%2F2026&endDate=2%2F8%2F2026&selected=14834245&PinnedHotelID=14834245&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039129486098432) ![Lorne Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64080000/64073500/64073404/61e5aeee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lorne Apartments 37 Lorne St Hamilton Waikato $62 nightly $71 total Feb 11 - Feb 12 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this apartment in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Rotoroa and Hamilton Gardens are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews) Awesome place to stay, bit of a sewerage smell at front of property but the apartment was beautiful and clean and smelt good!!!! This is a great option for people who have a whanau member in hospital, you can cook them a kai and walk it straight up to the hospital as it was a 2 minute walk. Well ... Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F11%2F2026&endDate=2%2F12%2F2026&selected=64073404&PinnedHotelID=64073404&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039129486098432) ![Astra Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626500/9626470/68d65d81_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Astra Motor Lodge 47 Kahikatea Drive Hamilton $91 nightly $105 total Feb 6 - Feb 7 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lake Rotoroa and Blastacars Hamilton are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (245 reviews) Room was very clean.. Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F6%2F2026&endDate=2%2F7%2F2026&selected=9626470&PinnedHotelID=9626470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039129486098432) ![Argent Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6070000/6068500/6068442/9fd0c0f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Argent Motor Lodge 27 Lorne Street Hamilton $126 nightly $146 total Feb 20 - Feb 21 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (420 reviews) Room was nice and specious. All the amenities were there. I would definitely recommend it Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F21%2F2026&selected=6068442&PinnedHotelID=6068442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039129486098432) ![Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5970000/5960700/5960694/229d6e44_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge 16 Thackeray Street Hamilton $81 nightly $93 total Feb 6 - Feb 7 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History are ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (817 reviews) Very clean and tidy. Great spa bath Have everything we needed. Easy check-in and check-out process Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F6%2F2026&endDate=2%2F7%2F2026&selected=5960694&PinnedHotelID=5960694&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039129486098432) ![Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478500/4478409/dbcaffd8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center 287 Victoria Street Hamilton $75 nightly $87 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) Great stay overall, good location, lovely breakfast. Car parking limited and tight spots but ok. 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[](https://expedia.com/Hamilton-Hamilton-East.dx553248635974587169) ![Dusk along the Waikato River in Hamilton, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976008248/3c57970d-0ac5-4ac4-b052-4b9ab4b1b01d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Frankton 3.5/5(2 area reviews) While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park. [](https://expedia.com/Hamilton-Frankton.dx553248635976008248) ![The Waikato River flowing through central Hamilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693039871457718272/f0033727-ad35-4fbd-a066-ee0e5c9a31b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hamilton Central If you're spending some time in Hamilton Central, Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Hamilton-Hamilton-Central.dx693039871457718272) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Peacocke When in Peacocke, you can plan a visit to Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. 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