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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 dark cabinetry, a microwave, and a window offering a view of buildings. Two wooden chairs are placed at the counter.

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

Whitiora, 1.8 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Stephen

₩111,018

₩127,671 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 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.

2. Albert Court Motor Lodge

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

John

₩135,101

₩155,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

₩139,903

₩160,889 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, a sink, and a window with curtains. There is a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets, a glass table with two chairs, and a window with curtains.

4. Auto Lodge Motel

Whitiora, 2.3 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Shayne

₩80,329

₩92,376 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 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

Melville, 2.3 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Montana

₩134,346

₩154,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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.

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

A modern apartment with a living area, kitchenette, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

6. Atrium on Ulster

Whitiora, 2.2 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Marama

₩98,803

₩113,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A concrete planter with a banana plant and a tree with red and orange leaves.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a window with a view of trees.

A hotel room with a bed, two orange armchairs, a small table, a TV, and a washing machine in the corner.

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.

7. Te Awa Suites

Whitiora, 2.2 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Liam

₩123,156

₩141,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

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.

8. Astra Motor Lodge

Melville, 2.3 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Troy

₩126,517

₩145,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A reception area with a counter, a desk, a chair, a sign reading "QUEST", and a flower vase.

9. Quest On Ward

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

Cory

₩111,452

₩128,172 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 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 reception area with a white desk, black leather couch, and abstract wall art.

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

₩96,393

₩110,852 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 white door with a handle, a white air conditioning unit mounted on the wall, and a light fixture on the ceiling.

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

11. Norton Motel

Frankton, 1.9 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Kathy

₩96,513

₩110,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 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.

12. Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

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

Sarah-Jayne

₩109,781

₩126,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

13. Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge

Whitiora, 1.9 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Frank

₩80,327

₩92,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A kitchenette with a toaster, kettle, and a small shelf with boxes.

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

₩91,091

₩104,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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.

15. Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

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

Brad

₩75,307

₩86,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A banquet hall with round tables, white chairs, and black tablecloths.

A modern hotel with a distinctive facade featuring a large 'N' and wave patterns, multiple floors, and a covered parking area.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

16. Novotel Tainui Hamilton

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

Corrina

₩177,386

₩203,990 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 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.

A compact kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a white stove, and a yellow countertop.

17. Stanley Apartments

Claudelands, 1.6 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Johnny

₩90,368

₩103,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

Whitiora, 2.3 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

nick

₩91,707

₩120,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

19. Aaron Court Motor Inn

Whitiora, 2.1 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Stephen

₩99,857

₩114,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A two-story building with a balcony and a covered porch area.

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

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

20. Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

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

JOHN

₩65,065

₩90,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Waikato Museum of Art and History

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited	10.0 Exceptional 34 reviews	View
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

Top Waikato Museum of Art and History Hotel Reviews

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"

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet but central location. Friendly staff"

Lake Point Motel

8/10 Good

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

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

10/10 Excellent

"Very good plenty of room One thing TV needs attention wasn’t at all clear"

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7.2/10 (226 reviews)

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ArtsPost

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Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

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SkyCity Hamilton

8.4/10 (424 reviews)

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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)

Catch an event at Seddon Park during your trip to Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

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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. 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. Te Awa Suites

8. Astra Motor Lodge

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. Novotel Tainui Hamilton

17. Stanley Apartments

18. Beetham Park Motel

19. Aaron Court Motor Inn

20. Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

Compare popular hotels close to Waikato Museum of Art and History

Top Waikato Museum of Art and History Hotel Reviews

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

Microtel Lodge

Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

Stanley Apartments

Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

Lake Point Motel

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

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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