| this relaxed, family-run motel, set in a suburban neighbourhood, lies a 1-minute walk from a bus stop, a 12-minute walk from waikato stadium and 3 km from lake rotoroa. the straightforward rooms offer free wi-fi, satellite tvs and sitting/dining areas, as well as kitchenettes. complimentary cooked or continental breakfast is served in-room. upgraded units add living rooms with sofabeds, and some have extra bedrooms and/or whirlpool tubs and terraces. . free parking is available
Auckland Airport 1 hr 31
St Peter's Cathedral (7 min)
Cathedral, church, and history Confinement Escape Rooms (5 min)
Groups have an hour to solve various puzzles to free themselves from thematic locked rooms. Claudelands Park (3 min) Hamilton Lake (9 min) Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato (7 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. SkyCity Hamilton (5 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 (6 min) Classics Museum (5 min)
Funky museum showcasing over 100 classic automobiles, plus signs & oil cans, in a retro setting. Taitua Arboretum (14 min)
Tranquil green space abundant with trees, pastures, a woodland garden & walking trails. Te Parapara (11 min)
Section of Hamilton Gardens exhibiting traditional Maori growing & harvesting practices. Parana Park (5 min)
Kowhai-themed park offering interactive native bird sculptures, water features & a kids' playground. Hamilton Zoo (10 min)
Over 600 animals live in this large zoo featuring a walk-through aviary, plus a cafe & picnic areas. Blastacars Drift Karts - Hamilton (7 min) Hamilton Lake Domain (5 min) | 
