10 Best Homestays in Hamilton 🏡 [2023]© Cedar Park Bed & Breakfast
10 Best Homestays in Hamilton 🏡 [2023]

15 BEST Homestays in Hamilton 🏡 [2024]

© Cedar Park Bed & Breakfast

Where to Find B&B Rooms, Guesthouses and Homestays in Hamilton

Sprawled along the mighty Waikato River, Hamilton is a vibrant city that’s on the New Zealand bucket list for many. But with limited budget accommodation in the city, travellers trying to save money often have a hard time finding a good-value place to stay. Luckily enough, many of the friendly locals have opened up their spare rooms, sleepouts and even entire floors of their homes to travellers, allowing for an affordable stay in the city. Start choosing your ideal B&B room or guesthouse with this list of the best homestays in Hamilton!

For more advice on planning a budget trip, check out The Guide to Hamilton on a Budget and find alternative accommodations in the 10 Best Budget Accommodations in Hamilton.

1. Makepeace Place Homestay

A clean and comfortable home in Hamilton, you can hardly go wrong at the Makepeace Place Homestay. Featuring a twin room, a double room with a shared bathroom and a double room with an ensuite, the homestay is a good place to meet other travellers, as well as your friendly host. Guests are made to feel welcome and use the spacious open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining area, as well as the garden at leisure. The property is close to the Waikato Stadium and Hamilton Gardens, which you can learn more about in the 10 Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hamilton.

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10 Best Homestays in Hamilton© Makepeace Place Homestay

2. Lake Domain Holiday House

Stay on the shores of the picturesque Hamilton Lake at the Lake Domain Holiday House. Not only do guests get to enjoy proximity to the walks and views of the lake, but the homestay in Hamilton is just a 15-minute walk from the city centre. The home has various rooms for guests, including single, double and triple rooms with shared bathrooms, as well as a double room with a private bathroom. You’ll also find great value for money with free WiFi and a full kitchen. Learn more about Hamilton Lake in the 10 Best Things to Do in Hamilton.

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10 Best Homestays in Hamilton© Lake Domain Holiday House

3. Cul-de-sac Home in Hamilton

A homestay on a quiet cul-de-sac of Rototuna, the Cul-de-sac Home in Hamilton provides a clean and affordable stay. This home is one of the best options for families and groups of four with a large quadruple room available, as well as separate queen and triple rooms. The accommodation is in a good location for accessing Hamilton’s best shopping malls, while supermarkets are just a short walk away. You won’t need to worry about breakfast, as it’s included along with free WiFi. For more stays suitable for families, check out the 10 Best Family Accommodations in Hamilton.

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10 Best Homestays in Hamilton© Cul-de-sac Home in Hamilton

4. Rototuna Homestay

Another affordable homestay on the quiet residential streets of the Rototuna suburb, Rototuna Homestay in Hamilton offers rooms for solo travellers, couples and even groups of three. Guests are welcome to use the communal kitchen with fridge space and the comfortable lounge, while guests will also share a bathroom. The modern homestay also offers free WiFi and flexible check-in times. For more stays with kitchen facilities, check out the 10 Best Self-Catering Accommodations in Hamilton.

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10 Best Homestays in Hamilton 🏡 [2023]© Rototuna Homestay

5. Cedar Park Bed & Breakfast

For a more upscale stay in Hamilton yet still offering the warm homely ambience of a homestay, Cedar Park Bed & Breakfast does just the trick. This charming B&B on the outskirts of Hamilton and just a short drive from State Highway 1 has two double/twin rooms both with an ensuite bathroom and breakfast included – how lavish! There are glorious spaces to relax inside and out, including manicured gardens with a pool. For more upmarket stays, take a look at the 5 Best Luxury Accommodations in Hamilton or the 5 Most Romantic Accommodations in Hamilton.

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10 Best Homestays in Hamilton 🏡 [2023]© Cedar Park Bed & Breakfast

6. Bed N Breakfast on Pear Tree Lane

Situated in a southern suburb of Hamilton, Bed N Breakfast on Pear Tree Lane offers amazing value for a stay in Hamilton. Breakfast is included, of course, while guests are free to use the large modern kitchen for any extra meals they may want to make. There are three budget double rooms available at this Hamilton homestay, one with a private bathroom and one with its own coffee machine.

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10 Best Homestays in Hamilton 🏡 [2023]© Bed N Breakfast on Pear Tree Lane

7. J&L Holiday Home

A little closer to the city centre, J&L Holiday Home offers ultra-affordable guest rooms for solo travellers up to three people. In true homestay style, all guests share a bathroom and kitchen, while the lounge and garden deck provide attractive places to relax in after a day exploring the city. If you prefer your own space, however, you can always hide away in your room with its own flat-screen TV and WiFi.

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10 Best Homestays in Hamilton 🏡 [2023]© J&L Holiday Home

8. Hamilton East Homestay

A homestay in Hamilton with an ideal location between Hamilton Central and the Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton East Homestay offers two affordable queen rooms. The characterful home boasts two floors of flamboyant decor and a true home-away-from-home experience. Not only do guests share the essentials such as a bathroom and kitchen, but also a charming sun terrace area in the garden that’s a treat for summer.

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10 Best Homestays in Hamilton 🏡 [2023]© Hamilton East Homestay

9. 18 on Hunter

A stylishly-decorated townhouse between Hamilton Lake and the city centre, 18 on Hunter is a no-brainer for a city centre homestay. Guests have the luxury of a private double room with a private bathroom, as well as a lounge and garden courtyard on their level. The bright and airy kitchen is shared with the owner who lives on the level above. If you’re a cat lover, you’ll also enjoy meeting the two friendly cats (who tend to stay upstairs with the owner, but you might meet them popping through the catflap).

18 on Hunter is available on Airbnb

10 Best Homestays in Hamilton© 18 on Hunter

10. Private Room with Own Bathroom

Ideal for a short stay in Hamilton, your host, Ya Wei, offers a private sunny sleepout with a private bathroom for up to two guests. Enjoy an extremely affordable stay close to the University of Waikato and approximately a 10-minute drive from the city centre. A bus stop is right outside! You’ll have access to basic cooking facilities, mainly ideal for making breakfast.

Private Room with Own Bathroom is available on Airbnb

10 Best Homestays in Hamilton© Ya Wei's Place

11. CBD Location Guest Suite

An excellent option for small groups, the CBD Location Guest Suite offers two bedrooms in a large modern townhouse. Situated five minutes from Hamilton city centre, this homestay features two freshly decorated guest rooms with a private bathroom with toiletries and bath linen provided. Guests are welcome to help themselves to hot drinks, condiments and spreads should you need to enhance your morning breakfast. Your host, Felicity, is not always around, allowing privacy on most occasions.

CBD Location Guest Suite is available on Airbnb

10 Best Homestays in Hamilton© CBD Location Guest Suite

12. Blackwood Bed and Breakfast

Enjoy an alternative location on the outskirts of Hamilton at the Blackwood Bed and Breakfast. The B&B offers tidy double rooms in a house set on 10 acres of land complete with dogs, horses and a cat. Moments away is the Taitua Arboretum, guests can enjoy falling asleep to the sounds of native owls. A light breakfast is included in your stay, but guests need to make other dining arrangements as there are limited self-catering amenities.

Blackwood Bed and Breakfast is available on Airbnb

10 Best Homestays in Hamilton© Blackwood Bed and Breakfast

13. Kays Place

Finally, a great stay for mature couples, Kays Place offers two separate rooms for guests with king-sized beds and queen-sized airbeds if there’s more in your party. The homestay is on a quiet street yet close to town, within walking distance of the city centre and particularly SkyCity Hamilton and Gothenburg Restaurant as listed in The Food Guide to Hamilton. Your hosts live downstairs, while everything you should need is upstairs including basic cooking facilities to make breakfast, snacks and microwave meals.

Kays Places is available on Airbnb

10 Best Homestays in Hamilton© Kays Place

14. [CLOSED] Hukanui Haven

Retreat to the suburb at the Hukanui Haven in Rototuna, close to the Westfield Chartwell Shopping Centre and a short bus journey from Te Awa @ The Base shopping mall. Enjoy a homely stay with Bev and Mike, whose spare private guest room with a private bathroom is all yours. There’s off-road parking available, a study with internet access, but limited self-catering facilities. A light breakfast is also included each morning.

15. [CLOSED] Stylish, Clean and Cosy Close to CBD

Anna opens up her spare guest room at this homestay close to the city centre. You’ll find great value at this homestay in Hamilton with a private double room in a modernly-decorated 1920s cottage near the Claudelands Event Centre, famous for its farmers’ market every Sunday. Your host kindly makes all of the house’s facilities available to guests, including the kitchen, shared bathroom and laundry machines, so you should have all you need.

More Homestays in Hamilton

That’s it for our guide to the best homestays in Hamilton. For more accommodation options, as well as things to do, check these out:

Finally, if there’s anything we’ve missed, you’re likely to find it in The Travel Guide to Hamilton on a Budget.

Sources:

The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across New Zealand and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:

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About The Author

Laura S.

This article has been reviewed and published by Laura, the editor-in-chief and co-founder of NZ Pocket Guide. Laura is a first-class honours journalism graduate and a travel journalist with expertise in New Zealand and South Pacific tourism for over 10 years. She also runs travel guides for five of the top destinations in the South Pacific and is the co-host of over 250 episodes of the NZ Travel Show on YouTube.

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