Title: Visit Ruakura: Best of Ruakura, Hamilton Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Ruakura](https://expedia.ca/Ruakura-Hamilton-Hotels.0-n693039148148793344-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Hamilton](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Hamilton.d6048121.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Hamilton](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Hamilton.d6048121.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Ruakura Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Ruakura.d693039148148793344.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ruakura Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Ruakura.d693039148148793344.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ruakura ## Hamilton ## Visit Ruakura Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Hamilton travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Hamilton.dx6048121) * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Hamilton Gardens](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/335000/335761-Hamilton-Gardens.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamilton Gardens From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of color in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise. [](https://expedia.ca/Hamilton-Gardens-Hamilton-East.d6111820.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hamilton Central Business District](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c438db5baedd2cce02e0b02c8cdb8f69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamilton Central Business District Hamilton Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Hamilton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Hamilton-Central-Business-District-Hamilton.d3000664945.Vacation-Attraction) #### SkyCity Hamilton Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Hamilton during your travels in Hamilton? Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront. [](https://expedia.ca/SkyCity-Hamilton-Hamilton-Central.d6294027.Vacation-Attraction) #### Waikato Hospital Though Waikato Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Hamilton while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Waikato-Hospital-Hamilton.d6249514.Vacation-Attraction) #### University of Waikato Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Waikato, during your travels in Hamilton. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-Waikato-Hillcrest.d6110770.Vacation-Attraction) #### FMG Stadium Waikato Catch an event at FMG Stadium Waikato during your trip to Hamilton. Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Waikato-Stadium-Frankton.d6111814.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4565462/02b06aa0-3f82-4162-acfc-4545b47c3407.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience CA $120 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/raglan-sunset-canyoning-tour-and-glowworm-experience.a4565462.activity-details) ![Waitomo Glow Worm Caves](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395243/22b176f5-1d78-4ae6-b313-eaabc1f15c89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland CA $413 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/small-group-hobbiton-and-waitomo-day-tour-with-lunch-from-auckland.a1395243.activity-details) ![Full Day Customisable Tour with Driver & Luxury Car Unlimited Kms](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50322265/c4b6effb-64d6-4663-8b30-4ea16fe6b99a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Customisable Tour with Driver & Luxury Car Unlimited Kms CA $404 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-customisable-tour-with-driver-luxury-car-unlimited-kms.a50322265.activity-details) [See all activities in Hamilton](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Hamilton.d6048121.Travel-Guide-Activities) * * * ## Ruakura Hotel Deals ![Novotel Tainui Hamilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/562500/562414/3c1a1be2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Tainui Hamilton 7 Alma Street, Hamilton CA $209 CA $240 total Nov 7 - Nov 8 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) Staff very welcoming and helpful. Easy access and capable of parking my car. Room of good size and quality finishes in all areas. Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F11%2F2025&endDate=08%2F11%2F2025&selected=562414&PinnedHotelID=562414&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039148148793344) ![Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478500/4478409/dbcaffd8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center 287 Victoria Street, Hamilton CA $85 CA $97 total Nov 9 - Nov 10 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) Very convenient Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025&selected=4478409&PinnedHotelID=4478409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039148148793344) ![Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519212/5886b55b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton 86 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton, Waikato CA $116 CA $134 total Nov 16 - Nov 17 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (995 reviews) The staff is friendly and helpful. Easy free parking in the hotel. Room is good size and clean. Would stay here again. Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F11%2F2025&endDate=17%2F11%2F2025&selected=519212&PinnedHotelID=519212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039148148793344) ![VR Hamilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1770000/1762900/1762825/f33a6bb7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### VR Hamilton 237 Victoria Street, Hamilton CA $54 CA $62 total Nov 3 - Nov 4 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ... 6.4/10 (1,003 reviews) The rooms are tidy and a generous size. Location is great and we did expect a level of noise being right in the CBD but it was incredibly noisy and we barely got any sleep. We heard fights outside on the road in the wee hours of the morning. Such a shame because the hotel and facilities are nice ... Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F11%2F2025&endDate=04%2F11%2F2025&selected=1762825&PinnedHotelID=1762825&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039148148793344) ![The Clements Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106550000/106542200/106542170/6c514b59_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Clements Hotel 68 Duke St, Cambridge, Waikato CA $199 CA $229 total Nov 17 - Nov 18 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cambridge Museum and Cambridge Farmers' ... 10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews) Great shopping Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F11%2F2025&endDate=18%2F11%2F2025&selected=106542170&PinnedHotelID=106542170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693039148148793344) ![Quest on London](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4890000/4880500/4880404/1463e6e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest on London 51 London Street, Cnr London and Victoria Streets, Hamilton CA $133 CA $153 total Nov 7 - Nov 8 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (406 reviews) Clean and spacious. Comfortable bed. Parking poor. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Hamilton-Claudelands.dx553248635974587250) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7d3b6a6fed06a7343fe7ffd33db5c74f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chartwell While Chartwell might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Globox Arena and Claudelands Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Hamilton-Chartwell.dx693039079161790464) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hillcrest If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hillcrest and surrounding area, you can visit Hamilton Gardens and Globox Arena. 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