| in an enduring 19th-century building 1 block from the waikato river, this unassuming hotel is a 6-minute walk from the waikato museum, and 2 km from both hamilton train station and claudelands conference & event centre. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the casual, simply decorated rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minibars. parking is offered for a fee. the 1- to 2-bedroom apartments include full kitchens. studios add kitchenettes. kids age 12 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult. there are also coin-operated laundry facilities
Auckland Airport 1 hr 35
Te Parapara (11 min)
Section of Hamilton Gardens exhibiting traditional Maori growing & harvesting practices. Parana Park (12 min)
Kowhai-themed park offering interactive native bird sculptures, water features & a kids' playground. Confinement Escape Rooms (2 min)
Groups have an hour to solve various puzzles to free themselves from thematic locked rooms. Hamilton Lake Domain (8 min) Claudelands Park (7 min) St Peter's Cathedral (6 min)
Cathedral, church, and history Hamilton Lake (9 min) Riff Raff Statue - Celebrating Richard O'Brien & The Rocky Horror Show (1 min) Hamilton Zoo (15 min)
Over 600 animals live in this large zoo featuring a walk-through aviary, plus a cafe & picnic areas. SkyCity Hamilton (2 min)
Entertainment complex featuring a casino, several restaurants & bars, live events & a bowling alley. Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato (4 min)
Museum featuring exhibits on Waikato's art, history & culture, as well as educational programs. Hamilton Gardens (9 min)
Landscaped gardens ranging from Tudor-style to Japanese and traditional Maori-influenced versions. Classics Museum (9 min)
Funky museum showcasing over 100 classic automobiles, plus signs & oil cans, in a retro setting. Taitua Arboretum (17 min)
Tranquil green space abundant with trees, pastures, a woodland garden & walking trails. Cathedral Of The Blessed Virgin Mary (11 min)
Catholic church featuring a revered stained-glass window depicting the resurrection of Christ. | 
