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. :)
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Tower Road Motel
108 Tower Road, Matamata
The price is NZ$152 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$152
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (559 reviews)
The room was neat and clean, everything tidy. We werent expecting the kitchenette, so that was a surprise. It was just a quick evening and then moving on, and Andy was a delight to visit with and very helpful.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Horse and Jockey Inn
85 Arawa St, Matamata, Waikato
The price is NZ$140 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
NZ$140
20 Nov - 21 Nov
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 (251 reviews)
No the kitchen let the over all place down. Staff exellent, bathrooms clean bedding great. Just not useful kitchen no kettle fridge grubby no tea coffee, but had good stay and would stay again
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
O'Reilly's Motel
187 Firth St, Matamata, Waikato
The price is NZ$138 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$138
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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! (24 reviews)
Basic motel, but room was really large, and staff were friendly and helpful. Had everything you need when you need a bed for the night.
Reviewed on 19 July 2025
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.
Nights on Broadway - House in beautiful vibrant Matamata.
Matamata
Stay at this vacation home in Matamata. Enjoy free breakfast and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Founders Park and Wairere Falls are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Great accommodation
Great location and host. Lovely and clean
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025
The Wash- House B&B
Quirky Historic Cottage set in a quiet country location
Matamata
Stay at this cottage in Matamata. Enjoy patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Wairere Falls and Founders Park are located nearby.
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! (246 reviews)
Comfortable, decent place at the right price. I wish we had more time to relax and enjoy.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
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
4.5/5(123 reviews)
Enjoy a trip to Hobbiton Movie Set, a well-known attraction in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.
Wairere Falls
4.5/5(25 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wairere Falls during your travels in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.
Founders Park
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Founders Park in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.
Activities
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro
NZ$149
per adult
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
NZ$306
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers
NZ$120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
NZ$450
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Day Tour from Auckland
NZ$319
per adult
Reviews of Matamata
4.3
Top destination
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.
- Hobbiton Movie Set
- Wairere Falls
- Firth Tower Museum
- Lake Karapiro
- Omokoroa Beach
- Mystery Creek Events Centre
- Fernland Spa
- Mclaren Falls Park
- Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
- Cambridge Raceway
- Waimarino Adventure Park
- Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park
- Cambridge Farmers' Market
- Te Puna Quarry Park
- Te Waihou Walkway
- Te Aroha Museum
- Wairere Falls
- Monavale Blueberries
- Tauranga Golf Club
- Putaruru Timber Museum
- St. Peter's School
- Huria Marae
- Matamata Golf Club
- Te Aroha Leisure Pools
- Mokena Geyser
