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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 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

Whitiora, 1.8 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Stephen

₩118,613

₩136,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a window with a view of buildings.

A reception desk with a 'welcome' sign, a framed picture on the wall, and a chair to the right.

A brick building with a sloped roof, a wooden pergola, and a large tree in the background.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and small refrigerator.

2. Albert Court Motor Lodge

Hamilton East, 1.2 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

John

₩132,261

₩152,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

Melville, 1.9 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Jennifer

₩121,320

₩139,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a glass table with two chairs.

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

Whitiora, 2.3 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Shayne

₩78,696

₩90,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bed with two pillows, a bedside table with a fruit bowl, and a potted plant.

A covered patio area with potted plants and a chair.

A room with a treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike, carpeted floor, white walls, and large windows.

A small outdoor seating area with two chairs and a table, surrounded by white siding walls and potted plants.

5. BKs Premier Motel Hamilton

Melville, 2.3 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Judy

₩131,615

₩151,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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.

Two people in a hot tub with a wooden edge, holding wine glasses.

6. Atrium on Ulster

Whitiora, 2.2 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Marama

₩102,621

₩118,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 neatly made bed with white linens, two teal pillows, and a red blanket. There is a small bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and dishwasher.

7. Astra Motor Lodge

Melville, 2.3 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Sharon

₩123,945

₩142,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

8. Te Awa Suites

Whitiora, 2.2 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Liam

₩122,782

₩141,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small seating area with a yellow chair.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with green bedding, and a large window offering a city view.

9. Quest On Ward

Hamilton Central, 0.6 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Cory

₩132,698

₩152,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

10. Camelot on Ulster

Whitiora, 2 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Dean

₩98,299

₩113,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a built-in microwave.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

Frankton, 1.9 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Kathy

₩94,485

₩108,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A spacious café with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a balcony with a railing.

A pool area with lounge chairs and red umbrellas.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, a sign for 'Ventura Inn & Suites', and a well-lit outdoor area with landscaping.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, and a large window with curtains.

12. Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Hamilton Central, 0.5 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Sarah-Jayne

₩104,197

₩119,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a residential area with houses.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A two-story building with green doors, a balcony, and a bench outside.

13. Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge

Whitiora, 1.9 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Frank

₩78,639

₩90,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A compact kitchen with a washing machine, microwave, oven, and a refrigerator.

A modern two-story apartment building with a garage parking space.

A compact room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a small table.

14. Lorne Apartments

Melville, 1.9 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Glen

₩89,240

₩102,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A garden with a gravel path, wooden fences, and various plants and flowers.

A wooden table with two wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and a small potted plant.

A reception area with a reception desk, a sofa, and a window providing a view of the outdoors.

The entrance to Ashwood Manor with a sign indicating a motor lodge.

15. Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Hamilton Central, 0.6 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Gillian

₩73,776

₩84,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A wooden picnic table with benches in a garden area with a paved walkway.

A garden with various flowering plants and a neatly trimmed hedge.

A compact living space with a sofa, a small table, a kitchenette, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a red-tiled roof, multiple balconies, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

16. Bella Vista Motel Hamilton

Whitiora, 2.2 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Thomas

₩100,928

₩116,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, ceiling lights, and a large screen.

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.

17. Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Hamilton Central, 0.5 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Corrina

₩164,323

₩188,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of the outside.

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by a parking area and a wooden fence.

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 hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a ceiling light.

18. Stanley Apartments

Claudelands, 1.6 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Johnny

₩88,469

₩101,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a window with a view of trees, and a marble backsplash.

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.

19. Beetham Park Motel

Whitiora, 2.3 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

nick

₩89,779

₩118,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with a chair. There is a kitchenette in the background.

A modern building with large windows and a covered parking area.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, white tiled walls, and a dark floor.

20. Zeta Motel

Whitiora, 1.6 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

MERVYN

₩84,308

₩96,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Waikato Museum of Art and History

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Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited	10.0 Exceptional 37 reviews	View
Albert Court Motor Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 369 reviews	View
Argent Motor Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 451 reviews	View
Auto Lodge Motel	9.4 Exceptional 355 reviews	View
BKs Premier Motel Hamilton	9.4 Exceptional 389 reviews	View

Top Waikato Museum of Art and History Hotel Reviews

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, nice room. Super friendly staff."

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

10/10 Excellent

"Best value for location, cleanliness and friendly staff in the CBD."

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay. The place was clean and it was close to the park and to town. Just what we needed."

Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and staff, fabulous, clean room looking over the rugby parks and stadium"

Hygate Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This is my forth stay here which speaks for itself. The units are clean, well decorated and spacious. Any little problems are solved very quickly. The kitchen is well supplied, possibly a mixing/salad bowl would be useful for longer stays."

Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

8/10 Good

"The viewa were good but the stairs were steep hard going for a 70 year old with liggage"

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

8/10 Good

"Check in and out was easy, the staff were friendly and overall we had a great experience. The hotel is located centrally with an easy walk to bars, cafe etc. Parking was a bonus and also one of the reasons I selected the hotel. The hotel itself was quite dated compared to the photos. In saying that though our room was clean and tidy."

Quest On Ward

8/10 Good

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waikato Museum of Art and History?

Waikato Museum of Art and History is located in a welcoming area of Hamilton known for its beautiful river views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 58 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Waikato Museum of Art and History?

Adjacent to Waikato Museum of Art and History, Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include Novotel Tainui Hamilton and Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge.

How many hotels will I find close to Waikato Museum of Art and History?

Expedia has 58 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Waikato Museum of Art and History.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waikato Museum of Art and History, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Waikato Museum of Art and History.

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What can I see and do near Waikato Museum of Art and History?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Claudelands Park, Hamilton Gardens, or Memorial Park. Bring the family to Waterworld, Rototuna Performing Arts Centre, and Taitua Arboretum while you're checking out the area near Waikato Museum of Art and History. Explore nature at Waikato River and Lake Rotoroa.

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Our top choices for Waikato Museum of Art and History hotels

1. Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

2. Albert Court Motor Lodge

3. Argent Motor Lodge

4. Auto Lodge Motel

5. BKs Premier Motel Hamilton

6. Atrium on Ulster

7. Astra Motor Lodge

8. Te Awa Suites

9. Quest On Ward

10. Camelot on Ulster

11. Norton Motel

12. Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

13. Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge

14. Lorne Apartments

15. Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

16. Bella Vista Motel Hamilton

17. Novotel Tainui Hamilton

18. Stanley Apartments

19. Beetham Park Motel

20. Zeta Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Waikato Museum of Art and History

Top Waikato Museum of Art and History Hotel Reviews

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

Hygate Motor Lodge

Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Quest On Ward

Other attractions near Waikato Museum of Art and History

Hamilton Central Business District

ArtsPost

Memorial Park

SkyCity Hamilton

Hamilton Centre Place

Globox Arena

Seddon Park

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