| parking is complimentary. there's an outdoor pool, a fitness room and guest laundry facilities. set next to a bus stop, this casual, low-rise hotel is a 13-minute walk from sporting and cultural events at fmg stadium waikato, and 2 km from skycity hamilton casino. unassuming studios offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes; some have whirlpool tubs. laid-back 1- to 3-bedroom apartments add separate lounge/dining areas. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. breakfast is available
Auckland Airport 1 hr 31
Taitua Arboretum (13 min)
Tranquil green space abundant with trees, pastures, a woodland garden & walking trails. Confinement Escape Rooms (5 min)
Groups have an hour to solve various puzzles to free themselves from thematic locked rooms. Parana Park (4 min)
Kowhai-themed park offering interactive native bird sculptures, water features & a kids' playground. St Peter's Cathedral (7 min)
Cathedral, church, and history Hamilton Gardens (9 min)
Landscaped gardens ranging from Tudor-style to Japanese and traditional Maori-influenced versions. Blastacars Drift Karts - Hamilton (7 min) Te Parapara (12 min)
Section of Hamilton Gardens exhibiting traditional Maori growing & harvesting practices. Riff Raff Statue - Celebrating Richard O'Brien & The Rocky Horror Show (6 min) Hamilton Lake (9 min) Classics Museum (5 min)
Funky museum showcasing over 100 classic automobiles, plus signs & oil cans, in a retro setting. Italian Renaissance Garden (12 min)
Elaborate garden in the medieval Italian style, with geometric shapes, fountains & statues. Hamilton Zoo (10 min)
Over 600 animals live in this large zoo featuring a walk-through aviary, plus a cafe & picnic areas. Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato (7 min)
Museum featuring exhibits on Waikato's art, history & culture, as well as educational programs. Hamilton Lake Domain (5 min) SkyCity Hamilton (5 min)
Entertainment complex featuring a casino, several restaurants & bars, live events & a bowling alley. | 
