| bright studios feature wi-fi and satellite tv, as well as desks and kitchenettes. there's also a garden and a guest laundry, plus an outdoor pool and a kids' playground. some quarters have whirlpool baths. at the edge of the city centre, this relaxed motel is a 7-minute walk from fmg stadium waikato, 2 km from waikato museum and 5 km from hamilton gardens. conference facilities and a business centre are available. parking and access to a local gym and sports courts are available. all have sitting areas and dining tables, while 1- and 2-bedroom suites add living rooms. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's also a 3-bedroom villa with a full kitchen
Auckland Airport 1 hr 30
Hamilton Zoo (10 min)
Over 600 animals live in this large zoo featuring a walk-through aviary, plus a cafe & picnic areas. Hamilton Lake (7 min) Te Parapara (10 min)
Section of Hamilton Gardens exhibiting traditional Maori growing & harvesting practices. Hamilton Lake Domain (12 min) Hamilton Gardens (8 min)
Landscaped gardens ranging from Tudor-style to Japanese and traditional Maori-influenced versions. Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato (6 min)
Museum featuring exhibits on Waikato's art, history & culture, as well as educational programs. Classics Museum (4 min)
Funky museum showcasing over 100 classic automobiles, plus signs & oil cans, in a retro setting. Claudelands Park (4 min) SkyCity Hamilton (15 min)
Entertainment complex featuring a casino, several restaurants & bars, live events & a bowling alley. Riff Raff Statue - Celebrating Richard O'Brien & The Rocky Horror Show (5 min) Blastacars Drift Karts - Hamilton (6 min) Parana Park (5 min)
Kowhai-themed park offering interactive native bird sculptures, water features & a kids' playground. Taitua Arboretum (13 min)
Tranquil green space abundant with trees, pastures, a woodland garden & walking trails. Confinement Escape Rooms (16 min)
Groups have an hour to solve various puzzles to free themselves from thematic locked rooms. St Peter's Cathedral (5 min)
Cathedral, church, and history | 
