5/5 - Excellent
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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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O'Reilly's Motel
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
Tower Road Motel
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
Horse and Jockey Inn
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
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
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
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
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 ...
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.
Firth Tower Museum
5/5(2 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Firth Tower Museum during your travels in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.
Activities
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
NZ$262
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
NZ$360
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Matamata: Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour Ticket
NZ$120
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Private Luxury Tour to Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitimo Glowworm Cave
NZ$2,700
per traveller
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland
NZ$734
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private tour - Hobbiton Movie Set Evening Banquet Return from Auckland
NZ$1,300
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
- Mystery Creek Events Centre
- Omokoroa Beach
- Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
- Fernland Spa
- Mclaren Falls Park
- St. Peter's School
- Cambridge Raceway
- Cambridge Farmers' Market
- Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park
- Waimarino Adventure Park
- Te Waihou Walkway
- Te Aroha Leisure Pools
- Tauranga Golf Club
- Moondance Manor Gardens
- Te Puna Quarry Park
- Mokena Geyser
- Putaruru Timber Museum
- Monavale Blueberries
- Huria Marae
- Oropi Hot Pools
- Wairere Falls