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$197 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
NZ$197
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Matamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their 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 10 Dec 2025
Horse and Jockey Inn
85 Arawa St Matamata Waikato
The price is NZ$140 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
NZ$140
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Matamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.4/10 (257 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay.only complaint was very noisy untill midnight. Music one side of hotel. Traffic other side.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
O'Reilly's Motel
187 Firth St Matamata Waikato
The price is NZ$143 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
NZ$143
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Matamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 19 Dec 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.
The Wash- House B&B
Quirky Historic Cottage set in a quiet country location
Matamata Waikato
Stay at this cottage in Matamata. Enjoy patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Wairere Falls and Founders Park are located nearby.
Nights on Broadway - House in beautiful vibrant Matamata.
Matamata
Stay at this holiday 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
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain
601 Maungatautari Road Maungatautari
Stay at this campsite in Maungatautari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (74 reviews)
Such a fantastic place to stay!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 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
Enjoy a trip to Hobbiton Movie Set, a well-known attraction in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.
Wairere Falls
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$134
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
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
NZ$149
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
NZ$405
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Luxury Small group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set
NZ$1,000
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.
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