Hotels in Waikato

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Popular hotels in Waikato

Discover well-known properties in Waikato that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 4,163 hotels in Waikato and price data was last updated on 29 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in Waikato is $187/night.
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18 Somerville Rd, Rd2, Tirau, New Zealand
Within a 55-minute car ride of Rotorua International Airport, Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel provides a Jacuzzi and complimentary Wi-Fi. It also offers an express check-in and check-out feature, meeting rooms and a tour desk.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
864 reviews
Location
4.9 km from city centre
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton, New Zealand
Conveniently located in the heart of the city, this 4-star hotel makes for an excellent base in Hamilton. It is ideally located for guests wanting to visit local attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
6.3
Good
3788 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
80-100 Napier Road, Taupo, New Zealand
Boasting outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor heated pool and a Jacuzzi, the hotel is situated in Taupo and presents unique views of Lake Taupo. It has a day spa, as well as a beauty centre, a ballroom and a sauna.
8.2
Excellent
2118 reviews
Location
3.2 km from city centre
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5, Taupo, New Zealand
Welcoming guests with pets, this resort is located in Taupo and features a mineral bath. It offers free Wi-Fi, a Jacuzzi and an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
4626 reviews
Location
3.2 km from city centre
287 Victoria Street, Hamilton, New Zealand
Conveniently located in the centre of the city, this 3-star hotel makes for an excellent base in Hamilton. Only a short stroll from the Waikato Museum, it provides comfortable rooms equipped with a kitchenette, a refrigerator and a spa bath.
Free Wi-Fi
7.0
Good
2193 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
640 Wairakei Road, Taupo, New Zealand
Situated in Taupo, the resort is within a 20-minute drive of Taupo Airport and offers an outdoor pool, outdoor tennis courts and a swimming pool. It provides a fitness centre, as well as a Jacuzzi, a sauna and squash courts.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.2
Good
2215 reviews
Location
6.7 km from city centre
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand
Located in Taupo, the hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Taupo Airport and provides an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi. It also offers free public parking on site and is a short drive from Owen Delany Park.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.0
Good
3720 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
86 Ulster Street, Hamilton, New Zealand
Strategically located in the middle of the city, this 3-star hotel makes for an excellent base in Hamilton. It features a Jacuzzi, an outdoor pool and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
1954 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre
7 Alma Street, Hamilton, New Zealand
Centrally situated, Novotel Tainui Hamilton offers easy access to Hamilton's best sightseeing areas. The various facilities this modern hotel has to offer include a sauna, a Jacuzzi and a ballroom.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
2555 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
282 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand
Lakeland Resort Taupo is situated in Taupo and features complimentary wireless internet. It also provides outdoor tennis courts, a swimming pool and an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.1
Good
2567 reviews
Location
3.1 km from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in Waikato

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Waikato. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Cheapest month:August
Most expensive month:December
Average price in Waikato:$187/night
Cheapest price found:$32/night
Cheapest day:Sunday
Most expensive day:Saturday
$159 - $233
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$177 - $224
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Waikato hotels

Browse through properties in Waikato that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 4,163 properties in Waikato and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Our users rated these hotels as some of the best places to stay in Waikato. Be sure to read user reviews to learn why these hotels are among the highest rated.
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20 Eyre Street, Whitianga, New Zealand
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$217
Avg. per night
138 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$221
Avg. per night
76-80 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$161
Avg. per night
27 Lorne Street, Hamilton, New Zealand
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$214
Avg. per night
243 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$197
Avg. per night
4600 State Highway 1, Turangi, New Zealand
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$162
Avg. per night
281 - 285 Ulster Street, Hamilton, New Zealand
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$194
Avg. per night
56 Rifle Range Road, Taupo, New Zealand
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$186
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Waikato, New Zealand

Discover affordable stays in Waikato that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Waikato can be found for as low as $35 per night. There is currently one property in Waikato that can be booked for this price. Tongariro River Retreat is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Waikato. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024
These Waikato properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
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26 Ngawaka Place, Turangi, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$35
Avg. per night
56 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo, New Zealand
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$35
Avg. per night
846 Victoria Street, Hamilton, New Zealand
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$54
Avg. per night
79 Princes Street, Putaruru, New Zealand
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$55
Avg. per night
118 Tamamutu Street, Taupo, New Zealand
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$74
Avg. per night
89 Victoria Street, Cambridge, New Zealand
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$99
Avg. per night
257 Okauia Springs Road, Matamata, New Zealand
7.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$107
Avg. per night
14 Bow Street, Raglan, New Zealand
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
$110
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Waikato

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Waikato to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Waikato at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Prices on hotels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hotel class. We've also highlighted the most popular hotels and best value within each hotel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
118 Tamamutu Street, Taupo, New Zealand
257 Okauia Springs Road, Matamata, New Zealand
56 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo, New Zealand
3 stars
3 stars
18 Somerville Rd, Rd2, Tirau, New Zealand
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand
4 stars
4 stars +
1 Karewa Place, Hamilton, New Zealand
80-100 Napier Road, Taupo, New Zealand

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Other accommodations in Waikato

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or holiday rental for your stay in Waikato.
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88 Waihi Road, Tokaanu, New Zealand
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$279
Avg. per night
7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$65
Avg. per night
26 Ngawaka Place, Turangi, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$35
Avg. per night
9 Grange Road, Hahei, New Zealand
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$130
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Waikato

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Waikato to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
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About Waikato

Waikato is an enchanting pocket of New Zealand where you can walk along black-sand beaches, explore subterranean caves and visit a legendary set from “The Lord of the Rings”. Enjoy art, culture and cuisine in the vibrant capital city of Hamilton and get your pulse racing with adventure activities and nature-based experiences.

Things to do in Waikato

Set on the Waikato River, Hamilton is a gateway to the region. The vibrant city centre is packed with trendy cafes, bars and restaurants. Meet hundreds of exotic animals at Hamilton Zoo and stroll through one of the biggest walk-through aviaries in the country. Be transported to England, Japan, Italy and beyond at Hamilton Gardens, a 50-hectare park that takes design cues from countries around the world. Stroll around the Char Bagh Garden inspired by the Taj Mahal and learn about Māori plants and flowers in the Te Parapara Garden.

Glowworm Cave captures the magic of the Waikato region. After walking past shimmering stalactites and stalagmites, you’ll enter the Cathedral, an enormous limestone cavern with incredible acoustics. Tours end with a boat ride along the underground river. No need for torches – thousands of twinkling glow worms light up the way.

Live out your Middle Earth fantasies with Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours. It’s one of the few official film sets used in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy and is just as amazing in real life. Peer into adorable hobbit houses with grass-covered roofs, flower-filled gardens and circular wooden doors. Wrap up the tour with a drink at the atmospheric Green Dragon Inn.

Hit speeds of up to 80 kilometres per hour on a jet boat ride along the Waikato River. Hang tight as the captain pulls off 360-degree spins and thrilling turns. Slow down the pace on the well-marked trail to Wairere Falls. At more than 150 metres tall, it’s one of the most impressive waterfalls on the North Island. Watch as the falls cascade down a rocky cliff and into a natural pool surrounded by lush ferns and moss-covered rocks.

Getting around Waikato

Rental cars offer the freedom to explore Waikato at your own pace. Trains run between Waikato and Auckland in 2.5 hours. Buses can be a good way to get around Waikato and visit local sights and attractions. Hamilton Airport is a gateway to the Waikato region.

Facts about staying in Waikato

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Waikato to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2024.
  • Where is the best place to stay in Waikato?

    When visiting Waikato, consider checking out Taupo, Hamilton, and Tirau as some of the most sought after locations.

  • What are the best hotels in Waikato?

    Waikato is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel, which has a current rating of 8.0. For other potential stays, consider Taupo Debretts Spa Resort and Ramada By Wyndham Hamilton City Center, which can also be great places to stay in Waikato.

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