Matamata

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New Zealand
Hobbiton Movie Set showing a house
Hobbiton Movie Set featuring tranquil scenes and landscape views
Hobbiton Movie Set which includes a park
Hobbiton Movie Set featuring landscape views, a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes
O'Reilly's Motel
O'Reilly's Motel
2.5 out of 5
187 Firth St, Matamata, Waikato
The price is NT$2,177 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
NT$2,177
NT$2,503 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Matamata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and Wairere Falls are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (19 reviews)
"Clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 2025/6/24

O'Reilly's Motel
Tower Road Motel
Tower Road Motel
3.5 out of 5
108 Tower Road, Matamata
The price is NT$2,814 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
NT$2,814
NT$3,236 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Matamata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (549 reviews)
"Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen, der Gastegeber war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Wir würden wieder kommen!"

Reviewed on 2025/7/9

Tower Road Motel
Horse and Jockey Inn
Horse and Jockey Inn
2.5 out of 5
85 Arawa St, Matamata, Waikato
Stay at this hotel in Matamata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.4/10 (242 reviews)
"Tired facilities but comfortable. We had a two bedroom unit with ensuite. It was a bit noisy ( traffic and people outside). Lovely meal in the restaurant. Great checkin, pleasant and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 2025/3/17

Horse and Jockey Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The House of Hazel
The House of Hazel
4 out of 5
14 Station Rd, Matamata, Waikato
Stay at this 4-star golf vacation home in Matamata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and Wairere ...
"Had a one night stay following a trip to Hobbiton movie set. Stayed in chalet Frodo which is only a 10-15 min drive from Hobbiton.The chalet is very clean and well appointed. While quite compact it had everything the two of us required for an overnight stay. We had dinner at Osteria restaurant in ..."

Reviewed on 2025/1/15

The House of Hazel
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
3.5 out of 5
50 Eighteenth Avenue, Tauranga
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Tenpin Tauranga are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (233 reviews)
Affordable
"Great place to stay. Comfortable spacious unit. Bed a bit to firm for my liking and was pleased to have my own pillow with me. However, we would stay again."

Reviewed on 2025/5/23

18th Avenue Thermal Motel
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain
2 out of 5
601 Maungatautari Road, Maungatautari
Stay at this campground in Maungatautari. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Karapiro and Maungatautari Ecological ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (60 reviews)
Highly recommend
"Good time camping"

Reviewed on 2025/1/23

Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Matamata

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
10
5 - Excellent 40%
4 - Good
11
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Solid main street with good dining and easy parking. If you're in that part of the country, this is a good place to make an overnight.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It is a nice small town, and easy to get to Hobbiton, but there is much more to do if you have a car to get around.

5/5 - Excellent

Neridah

A beautiful area with a good selection of dining options.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Enjoyed dinner and drinks at The Redoubt Bar and Eatery in town. Good food. Good service.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Just OK. They are lucky that they have Hobbiton.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I wouldn’t recommend going to the Waitomo Caves. It’s cool, but not worth the long drive from Matamata.