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.
Matamata
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Horse and Jockey Inn
85 Arawa St, Matamata, Waikato
The price is NT$2,272 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
NT$2,272
NT$2,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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 (238 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
Tower Road Motel
108 Tower Road, Matamata
The price is NT$3,113 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
NT$3,113
NT$3,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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! (537 reviews)
"Communication with the staff before arriving was easy and clear. Everything felt super clean. It's not fancy but it has everything you need and was very clean. I'd stay there again."
Reviewed on 2025/4/11
O'Reilly's Motel
187 Firth St, Matamata, Waikato
The price is NT$2,408 per night from May 10 to May 11
NT$2,408
NT$2,769 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Matamata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and Wairere Falls are ...
7.8/10 Good! (13 reviews)
"Had a good nights sleep, comfortable bed. A basic motel but good value. The owner was pleasant and easy to talk to."
Reviewed on 2025/4/19
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
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 ...
7/10 Good! (2 reviews)
"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
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
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! (228 reviews)
"They were busy with renovation, but did this quietly and respectfully so disturbances were not a problem"
Reviewed on 2025/4/22
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (58 reviews)
"I really loved our spot. I loved being on the venue."
Reviewed on 2025/1/15
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.
Popular places to visit
Hobbiton Movie Set
5/5(60 reviews)
Enjoy a trip to Hobbiton Movie Set, a well-known attraction in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and coffeehouses.
Wairere Falls
4/5(1 review)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wairere Falls during your travels in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and coffeehouses.
Firth Tower Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Firth Tower Museum during your travels in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and coffeehouses.
Reviews of Matamata
4.2
Top Destination
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.