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Mataki Motels

3.0 star property
Family-friendly ski hotel with lazy river

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BBQ/picnic area
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
Seasonal outdoor pool
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area
Aerial view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
4 July - 5 July

Room options

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Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Select Comfort bed
Sofa bed
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
34 Hotham Street, Murchison, 7007

What's nearby

  • Murchison Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Boer War Memorial - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Murchison Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Buller Gorge - 20 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Nelson Lakes National Park - 41 min drive - 49.1 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Murchison Tea Rooms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Beechwoods Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rivers Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Cow Shed Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Commercial Hotel - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Mataki Motels

Family-friendly hotel by the river
Consider a stay at Mataki Motels and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a playground. Adventurous travellers may like the snowboarding at this hotel. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, with a lazy river
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and smoke-free property
  • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Mataki Motels include thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as sound-insulated walls and WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fridges, microwaves and irons/ironing boards
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 14 for adults and NZD 14 for children

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snowboarding

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 14 for adults and from NZD 14 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
The seasonal pool will be open from 20 October to 30 April
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Mataki Motels
Mataki Motels Hotel
Mataki Motels Hotel Murchison
Mataki Motels Murchison
Mataki Motels Hotel
Mataki Motels Murchison
Mataki Motels Hotel Murchison

Frequently asked questions

Does Mataki Motels have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Mataki Motels?

As of 3 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mataki Motels on 4 Jul 2025 start from NZ$168.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Mataki Motels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mataki Motels?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mataki Motels?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mataki Motels?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mataki Motels located?

Located near the slopes, this Murchison hotel is situated in the mountains, within 1 mile (2 km) of Murchison Museum and Boer War Memorial, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing. Murchison Golf Club is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

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Mataki Motels Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 156 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Great location for we were visiting
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Great value and very friendly staff. Clean and everything I needed for my stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Quiet and clean motel off the main road . Short drive to town . Friendly proprietors .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Friendly host and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10

We loved the eels in the neighboring stream. The “good” overall rating is for small towns, not cities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed just one night and this place was very clean, well equipped and very cozy. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10

Bed for the night - as requested.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Just renovated -- we might have been first guests -- and immaculate condition. Everything new from unscuffed paint to kitchenette to shower to bathroom tiles to bed to carpet. Small, cozy unit -- has everything we need. Friendly owner and good value too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Perfectly situated in town, quiet situation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Stayed in a room with a single queen sized bed. Extremely clean room. It was a little tight but you can make due with the microwave, toaster, and hot plate. At check in we got a small pitcher of fresh milk for tea and coffee that was a nice perk. Very quiet with a little rooster crow in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

This was a quaint place to stay, room was a tad small but all good, minutes to drive to main shops and we loved feeding the eels and the lovely japanese garden type area, the owners should advertise these with photos would be a big pull for them, would recommend this motel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

We were only there for a very short stop over night but found everything so clean and every thing we needed also very warm and cosy . Thankyou awesome stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10

Loved the location. Wonderful views and lots of interesting places to look at in Murchison. There was a Hang Gliding Regatta going on there during our short stay and we met some neat people while staying at the Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

These quaint cabins are spectacularly clean with modern quality appliances. A perfect nights sleep in a secluded but convenient location. Try the The Cow Shed Restaurant! Never thought to find that good a dining experience in a little town like that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10

The kitchen facilities are insufficient to cook a meal - only a microwave and toaster. Other places we’ve stayed in New Zealand had at least a portable hob
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Safe and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10

Quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Very adequate and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10

Clean and comfortable

10/10

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10

This is a tiny premise, basic but adequate. A very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10

Room was very small. If We stayed again would choose the dearer option. Nowhere to put suitcases except on the table
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10

Not value for money washing dishes in a small basin in the bathroom not a good look Laundry was not available due to some breakdown with the motels Landry machine
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

Not much spare room in the room. No tap in living area, had to fill the kettle in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10

No toiletries provided in the bathroom. No air conditioning. One reading light did not work. A bit of a problem with payment being taken out of our account twice which, by pure good luck, we found. Manager very friendly though. A bit overpriced for what it was. Average hotel, just ok.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024