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O'Reilly's Motel
O'Reilly's Motel
2.5 out of 5
187 Firth St, Matamata, Waikato
The price is NZ$135 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$135
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (18 reviews)
"Clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

O'Reilly's Motel
Tower Road Motel
Tower Road Motel
3.5 out of 5
108 Tower Road, Matamata
The price is NZ$185 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$185
11 July - 12 July
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! (548 reviews)
"Very pleasant. Easy access to Hobbiton. Friendly and helpful host."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2025

Tower Road Motel
Horse and Jockey Inn
Horse and Jockey Inn
2.5 out of 5
85 Arawa St, Matamata, Waikato
The price is NZ$142 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$142
11 July - 12 July
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 (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 17 Mar. 2025

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 15 Jan. 2025

The House of Hazel
Nights on Broadway - 3 bedroom House in beautiful Matamata. Full amenities.
Nights on Broadway - 3 bedroom House in beautiful Matamata. Full amenities.
Matamata
Stay at this vacation home in Matamata. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Founders Park and Wairere Falls are located ...
Great accommodation
"Great location and host. Lovely and clean"

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2025

Nights on Broadway - 3 bedroom House in beautiful Matamata. Full amenities.
Spacious3bd Home⭑Full Kitchen⭑All Mod Cons⭑All SKY⭑Next door to Hobbiton!
Spacious3bd Home⭑Full Kitchen⭑All Mod Cons⭑All SKY⭑Next door to Hobbiton!
Matamata
Stay at this vacation home in Matamata. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and Wairere ...
Spacious3bd Home⭑Full Kitchen⭑All Mod Cons⭑All SKY⭑Next door to Hobbiton!
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

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good 53%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Loved our stay here, will 100% try and get back when I next visit Hobbiton. Jan & Ian are the loveliest hosts you could find, Ian will even provide you with a one-hour tour of his farm animals as well. :)

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Worth going to, stay at the Tower Road Motel, a short 15 minute drive to Hobbiton, and nice restaurants on the main strip of Matamata.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Warm friendly country town with plenty of shopping options

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A pleasant and busy place with nice shopping.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Osteria does very good Italian food.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Enjoyed the region, very pretty, very green and wonderful vistas.

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