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Tower Road Motel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Matamata Golf Club

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Property grounds
Family Room | Private kitchen
Property grounds
Family Room
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
17 July - 18 July

Room options

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Studio Unit

Studio Unit

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Beds
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About the area

Map
108 Tower Road, Matamata, 3440

What's nearby

  • Firth Tower Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Wairere Falls - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Founders Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 23 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 60 min drive - 72.9 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chips N' Curry Matamata - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Redoubt Bar & Eatery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪O-Del-Emz - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Tower Road Motel

Motel near Lake Karapiro
Located close to Matamata Golf Club, Tower Road Motel provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and conference space.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike tour information, smoke-free property and barbecues
  • A nature reserve
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Tower Road Motel boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters

Languages

English

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The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tower Road Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tower Road Motel?

As of 16 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tower Road Motel on 17 Jul 2025 start from NZ$185.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tower Road Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tower Road Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tower Road Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Tower Road Motel located?

Situated in Matamata, this motel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Matamata Golf Club, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Wairere Falls and Hobbiton Movie Set. Lake Karapiro and Te Waihou Walkway are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Tower Road Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 549 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, lovely people, loved seeing the cows from our back window!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

O Cheung Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a very convenient spot for me to get to the famous Hibbiton Movie set and the room looked exactly like it's advertised on Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean, pleasant, exactly what you want in a motel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful place to revive after a long day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice

From when we checked in to when we checked out, we never saw one person physically in the office or on the property. Felt like a ghost motel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean, conveniant location to town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super easy checkin, charming, clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NZ road trip

Great host and we really injoyed our stay . Would stay again if we were in the errands.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice manager - and a great place to stay for a stopover in Matamata
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay and very friendly owner
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area with short distance to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would go back

Attentive staff and convenient location to everything and only a few minutes from Hobbiton
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy room and bed with clean amenities. Friendly atmosphere. Loved my stay here. The personal touch made my visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful. The owner was great. He was helpful with advice on dinner restaurants and directions for getting to Hobbitton the next day. Loved this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean comfortable and quiet!

We were lucky to find this great place last minute! Super Clean comfy and quiet! Owner was really nice. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was really friendly, and the room really clean. The property had a large back yard area which was great for kids, and the kitchenette was really useful. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Amenities
Everything was great - easy to find, helpful and friendly host, clean and well equipped room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely location and tidy room, great host who was lovely to chat to and gave great tips for places to eat, best time to leave to get to my Hobbiton tour etc which was super appreciated! Lovely cats to have a smooch with too! As a solo female traveller I felt completely safe and at ease here and would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a delightfully retro Motel!!! We loved the location (just outside of town), easy parking in front of our room and plenty of space for our stay. Also, Andy the owner was very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a basic and slightly quirky little motel. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly, the rooms are very clean and the bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don and Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay....friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024