| a 1-bedroom apartment features a living room and a dining area. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. off-street parking is complimentary. this down-to-earth motel is a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, a 13-minute walk from lake rotoroa and 4 km from the hamilton gardens. unassuming studios offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes, plus fans. some add whirlpool baths and/or sitting areas
Auckland Airport 1 hr 32
Riff Raff Statue - Celebrating Richard O'Brien & The Rocky Horror Show (11 min) Classics Museum (6 min)
Funky museum showcasing over 100 classic automobiles, plus signs & oil cans, in a retro setting. Taitua Arboretum (13 min)
Tranquil green space abundant with trees, pastures, a woodland garden & walking trails. Hamilton Gardens (5 min)
Landscaped gardens ranging from Tudor-style to Japanese and traditional Maori-influenced versions. St Peter's Cathedral (11 min)
Cathedral, church, and history Claudelands Park (6 min) Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato (11 min)
Museum featuring exhibits on Waikato's art, history & culture, as well as educational programs. Blastacars Drift Karts - Hamilton (5 min) Hamilton Lake (5 min) Hamilton Zoo (12 min)
Over 600 animals live in this large zoo featuring a walk-through aviary, plus a cafe & picnic areas. Te Parapara (7 min)
Section of Hamilton Gardens exhibiting traditional Maori growing & harvesting practices. Confinement Escape Rooms (12 min)
Groups have an hour to solve various puzzles to free themselves from thematic locked rooms. SkyCity Hamilton (13 min)
Entertainment complex featuring a casino, several restaurants & bars, live events & a bowling alley. Hamilton Lake Domain (3 min) Parana Park (3 min)
Kowhai-themed park offering interactive native bird sculptures, water features & a kids' playground. | 
