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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.

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

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

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

1. Albert Court Motor Lodge

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

John

₩134,167

₩154,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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.

A modern building with a sign reading "ARGENT motor lodge".

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, ottoman, and table, surrounded by greenery and a staircase.

2. Argent Motor Lodge

Melville, 1.9 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Jennifer

₩138,672

₩159,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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, 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.

A building with a parking lot, a staircase leading to a second floor, and a row of benches along the exterior wall.

3. Auto Lodge Motel

Whitiora, 2.3 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Shayne

₩79,622

₩91,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A covered patio area with potted plants and a chair.

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

4. BKs Premier Motel Hamilton

Melville, 2.3 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Montana

₩133,418

₩153,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 building with large glass windows and a curved roof.

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

5. Atrium on Ulster

Whitiora, 2.2 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Marama

₩97,933

₩112,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A motel with multiple units, a parking lot, and a street with moving traffic.

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 bathroom with a large mirror, a white vanity, and a glass shower enclosure.

A display of Natural Earth products including body wash, conditioner, and bath salts.

6. Astra Motor Lodge

Melville, 2.3 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Troy

₩125,403

₩144,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A building with a sign labeled "QUEST" on the facade.

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 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.

7. Quest On Ward

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

Cory

₩110,471

₩127,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 reception area with a white desk, black leather couch, and abstract wall art.

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.

8. Camelot on Ulster

Whitiora, 2 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Dean

₩95,544

₩109,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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.

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

9. Norton Motel

Frankton, 1.9 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Kathy

₩95,664

₩110,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A pool area with lounge chairs and red umbrellas.

10. Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

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

Sarah-Jayne

₩108,814

₩125,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

11. Bella Vista Motel Hamilton

Whitiora, 2.2 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Thomas

₩99,582

₩114,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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.

12. Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge

Whitiora, 1.9 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Frank

₩79,620

₩91,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

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

13. Lorne Apartments

Melville, 1.9 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Glen

₩90,289

₩103,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A hotel room with a bed, two red armchairs, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

14. Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

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

Brad

₩74,644

₩85,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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.

15. Novotel Tainui Hamilton

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

Corrina

₩175,824

₩202,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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.

16. Stanley Apartments

Claudelands, 1.6 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Johnny

₩88,677

₩101,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a bed, a black leather sofa, a small table, and a view of the outside.

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a microwave, a sink, and a window with a view of greenery.

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.

17. Beetham Park Motel

Whitiora, 2.3 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

nick

₩90,899

₩119,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small TV, a shelf with toiletries, and a window.

18. ibis Hamilton Tainui

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

Daniel

₩113,676

₩130,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A narrow pathway leading to a building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a chandelier, a staircase, and framed artwork on the walls.

A bed with white and red bedding, a heart-shaped pillow, and a window with curtains.

A two-story house with a balcony, a driveway, and a car parked in front.

19. Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

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

JOHN

₩71,658

₩82,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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 kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a dishwasher, a sink, and an oven.

20. Zeta Motel

Whitiora, 1.6 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

MERVYN

₩87,218

₩100,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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Albert Court Motor Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 369 reviews	View
Argent Motor Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 449 reviews	View
Auto Lodge Motel	9.4 Exceptional 352 reviews	View
BKs Premier Motel Hamilton	9.4 Exceptional 388 reviews	View
Atrium on Ulster	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Waikato Museum of Art and History Hotel Reviews

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean and spacious. Would stay here again."

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent property with large rooms. Restaurant very nice as well. Parking is a hassle in Hamilton, no wonder the shops there are struggling. Know where to park."

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."

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and spacious room"

Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely clean and maintained at excellent standards. The bed was as comfortable as you can get."

Microtel Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay handy to PaknSave and to get to Claudelands Event Centre"

Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

8/10 Good

"Location good for our visit to the Hamilton Gardens and the Zoo."

Stanley Apartments

8/10 Good

"Tea towel, although clean was badly stained and should be replaced"

Lake Point Motel

8/10 Good

"Awesome location, clean big room and bathroom. Comfortable king bed. Enjoyed the stay."

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Hamilton Centre Place

8.2/10 (405 reviews)

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Globox Arena

9.0/10 (204 reviews)

Catch an event at Globox Arena during your trip to Hamilton. Visit the shops and spas in this family-friendly area.

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Seddon Park

9.0/10 (42 reviews)

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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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area 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. Albert Court Motor Lodge

2. Argent Motor Lodge

3. Auto Lodge Motel

4. BKs Premier Motel Hamilton

5. Atrium on Ulster

6. Astra Motor Lodge

7. Quest On Ward

8. Camelot on Ulster

9. Norton Motel

10. Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

11. Bella Vista Motel Hamilton

12. Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge

13. Lorne Apartments

14. Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

15. Novotel Tainui Hamilton

16. Stanley Apartments

17. Beetham Park Motel

18. ibis Hamilton Tainui

19. Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

20. Zeta Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Waikato Museum of Art and History

Top Waikato Museum of Art and History Hotel Reviews

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

Microtel Lodge

Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

Stanley Apartments

Lake Point Motel

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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