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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 living space with a kitchenette, dining area, and a red sofa.

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

1. Albert Court Motor Lodge

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

John

₩132,092

₩151,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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.

2. Argent Motor Lodge

Melville, 1.9 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Jennifer

₩122,556

₩140,939 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.

3. BKs Premier Motel Hamilton

Melville, 2.3 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Montana

₩128,410

₩147,672 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 compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a glass table with two chairs.

4. Auto Lodge Motel

Whitiora, 2.3 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Shayne

₩78,540

₩90,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

5. Astra Motor Lodge

Melville, 2.3 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Troy

₩123,700

₩142,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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.

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.

6. Quest On Ward

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

Cory

₩110,300

₩126,845 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 dining area, a sofa set, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window 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.

7. Camelot on Ulster

Whitiora, 2 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Dean

₩94,246

₩108,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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 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.

8. Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

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

Sarah-Jayne

₩111,957

₩128,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

9. Lorne Apartments

Melville, 1.9 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Glen

₩89,063

₩102,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

10. Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

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

Brad

₩74,527

₩85,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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.

11. Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge

Whitiora, 1.9 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Frank

₩78,539

₩90,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

12. Novotel Tainui Hamilton

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

Corrina

₩176,705

₩203,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a red storage unit, a dining table with four chairs, and a patterned carpet.

A building with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered walkway.

13. Beetham Park Motel

Whitiora, 2.3 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

nick

₩90,758

₩119,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

14. Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

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

JOHN

₩63,616

₩88,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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.

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

15. Zeta Motel

Whitiora, 1.6 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

MERVYN

₩89,010

₩102,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

16. Aaron Court Motor Inn

Whitiora, 2.1 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Stephen

₩100,887

₩116,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-story building with "QUEST" signage, featuring a ground-level commercial space with illuminated storefronts.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, dining table, and a bed with a view.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small kitchen area with a microwave, and a dining table.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a staircase, and a waiting area with a chair.

17. Quest on London

Hamilton Central, 1 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Stephen

₩100,695

₩115,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station.

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

₩115,452

₩132,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a stand, a desk, and a chair.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and trash bin.

A hotel with a large parking lot, a covered outdoor area, and a building with a sign that reads "Hygiene Motor Lodge".

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a microwave above the counter, and a window with blinds.

19. Hygate Motor Lodge

Whitiora, 2.3 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Olaf

₩87,701

₩100,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a built-in oven.

A modern hotel room with a grey carpet, two beds with white linens, a green armchair, and a visible air conditioning unit.

A building with a sign for 'Microtel Lodge' and a contact number.

A two-story building with a sign reading "Microtel Lodge."

20. Microtel Lodge

Whitiora, 1.8 km from Waikato Museum of Art and History

Joanne (jo)

₩49,057

₩56,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Waikato Museum of Art and History

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Albert Court Motor Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 369 reviews	View
Argent Motor Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 449 reviews	View
BKs Premier Motel Hamilton	9.4 Exceptional 388 reviews	View
Auto Lodge Motel	9.4 Exceptional 352 reviews	View
Astra Motor Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 265 reviews	View

Top Waikato Museum of Art and History Hotel Reviews

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"

Quest on London

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay as usual."

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."

Lake Point Motel

8/10 Good

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

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

8/10 Good

"Cracked tiles in the bathroom floor. Looking out dated"

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7.2/10 (226 reviews)

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ArtsPost

You can spend time exploring the galleries in ArtsPost during your travels in Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.

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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)

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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?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Waikato Museum of Art and History, head over to our customer service page.

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. BKs Premier Motel Hamilton

4. Auto Lodge Motel

5. Astra Motor Lodge

6. Quest On Ward

7. Camelot on Ulster

8. Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton

9. Lorne Apartments

10. Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

11. Hamilton Settlers Motor Lodge

12. Novotel Tainui Hamilton

13. Beetham Park Motel

14. Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

15. Zeta Motel

16. Aaron Court Motor Inn

17. Quest on London

18. ibis Hamilton Tainui

19. Hygate Motor Lodge

20. Microtel Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Waikato Museum of Art and History

Top Waikato Museum of Art and History Hotel Reviews

VR Hamilton

Quest on London

Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Hamilton Motel 2025 Limited

Microtel Lodge

Colonial City Motel and Conference Centre

Lake Point Motel

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

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

Frequently asked questions