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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Tower Road Motel
108 Tower Road Matamata
The price is NT$2,826 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
NT$2,826
NT$3,250 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Matamata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Founders ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (565 reviews)
Spotless room with everything no you could need. Located in quiet spot on outskirts of town - it was just what we needed after a hot visit to Hobbiton. Strongly recommend
Reviewed on 2025/12/10
Horse and Jockey Inn
85 Arawa St Matamata Waikato
The price is NT$2,117 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
NT$2,117
NT$2,795 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5
includes taxes & fees
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 (258 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay.only complaint was very noisy untill midnight. Music one side of hotel. Traffic other side.
Reviewed on 2025/12/10
O'Reilly's Motel
187 Firth St Matamata Waikato
The price is NT$2,244 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
NT$2,244
NT$2,581 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (27 reviews)
Well equipped kitchen with GREAT frying pan! Lovely comfortable room with all expected amenities
Reviewed on 2025/12/19
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.
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 Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
Such a fantastic place to stay!
Reviewed on 2025/12/25
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
50 Eighteenth Avenue Tauranga
Stay at this aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Tenpin Tauranga are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (252 reviews)
Play equipment to kerp the kids happy hot pool was a bonus.
Reviewed on 2025/12/30
Kauri Lodge Karapiro
957 / 4 Taotaoroa Road Karapiro Waikato
Stay at this aparthotel in Karapiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and The Red Barn are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)
Excellent location for Hobbiton visit, clean and well maintained. Easy check/checkout and gorgeous views.
Reviewed on 2025/12/23
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.
Founders Park
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Founders Park 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.
