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$185 per night from 26 June to 27 June
NZ$185
26 June - 27 June
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 5 July to 6 July
NZ$142
5 July - 6 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
O'Reilly's Motel
187 Firth St, Matamata, Waikato
The price is NZ$159 per night from 28 June to 29 June
NZ$159
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Matamata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and Wairere Falls are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (17 reviews)
Great Stay near Hobbiton
"Check in was fast and smooth for our group with 3 different rooms. They had the keys ready for us when we got there showed us to our rooms and was clean and spacious"
Reviewed on 17 May 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
Nights on Broadway - beautiful apartment in MATAMATA
Matamata
Stay at this apartment in Matamata. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Founders Park and Wairere Falls are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
Stay at Apartment on Broadway
"The property was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed for our 4 day stay. It was also quiet, apart fro the trucks on the main road, but this was expected. We were within a short walking distance into the main town area which was very handy for restaurants. It was a great central place to ..."
Reviewed on 22 Apr. 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.
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$291
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
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
- Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
- Fernland Spa
- Omokoroa Beach
- Mclaren Falls Park
- Cambridge Raceway
- Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park
- St. Peter's School
- Cambridge Farmers' Market
- Te Waihou Walkway
- Waimarino Adventure Park
- Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Mokena Geyser
- Moondance Manor Gardens
- Te Aroha Leisure Pools
- Tauranga Golf Club
- Fergusson Park
- Putaruru Timber Museum
- Te Puna Quarry Park
- Matamata Golf Club
- Monavale Blueberries
- Huria Marae