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Horse and Jockey Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Matamata with a restaurant and a bar

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Horse and Jockey Inn offers a warm welcome and on-site dining for travelers. Visitors enjoy in-room WiFi and unwind in the arcade/game room after exploring nearby attractions. Free self-parking makes coming and going easy, while the attentive staff consistently impresses guests.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is ￥8,708
￥11,952 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Twin Room with Private Bathroom

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
3400, Waikato, Matamata, 85 Arawa St

What's nearby

  • Founders Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wairere Falls - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Firth Tower Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Matamata Golf Club - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 21 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Dragon - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Te Poi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Redoubt Bar And Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • Horse and Jockey Inn

About this property

Horse and Jockey Inn

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, an arcade/game room, and a bar at Horse and Jockey Inn. The on-site restaurant, Horse and Jockey Inn, serves dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Horse and Jockey Inn have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Shared bathrooms with in-room sink with hydromassage showers
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Horse and Jockey Inn

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Horse Jockey Inn Matamata
Horse Jockey Inn
Horse Jockey Matamata
Horse and Jockey Inn Hotel
Horse and Jockey Inn Matamata
Horse and Jockey Inn Hotel Matamata

Frequently asked questions

Is Horse and Jockey Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Horse and Jockey Inn?

As of Nov 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Horse and Jockey Inn on Nov 15, 2025 start from ￥8,708, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Horse and Jockey Inn?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Horse and Jockey Inn?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Horse and Jockey Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Horse and Jockey Inn located?

Situated in Matamata, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Founders Park and Wairere Falls. Firth Tower Museum is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Horse and Jockey Inn Reviews

6.4

7.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.0

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 252 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly! Craig and Sunny were amazing! Great food, the cheese garlic toasties were my fav ☺️ great walking distance for Matamata info center for Hobbiton tour. Got back late and felt safe walking back in the dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Dewey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food at the Horse and Jockey restaurant was excellent. So far, my favorite fish and chips, ever. There was no AC but the oscillating fan overcame that. The town was lively and lovely. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Bike lock up and access could be more accessible. The food in the restaurant was delicious and fair portions.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

pam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Saikumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Callum

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy and run down

Don't stay here if you want to get a good night's sleep, half the rooms are over inns beer garden which blasts music til gone midnight (like so loud the bass is distorted loud)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Not quiet. Shared bathrooms & kitchen ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephanos

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Windows, bathroom and bed were catastrophic
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Taya

Liked: Staff & service
Average overall
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was clean and tidy in the room but only a fan that didnt move around. It was hot in the room and the linen looked aged. It was great walking distance to shops and good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family woke up early the next morning because the beds were uncomfortable and they were ready to get out of there. The rooms were very dated and there were limited amenities. It was definitely a reminder for us to read the reviews better next time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Martyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
shocking food we got Fisherman's Basket burnt to much salt staff to busy smoking out back room was very plan but did job way over priced really 😪
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like a small room barely big enough for 2 single beds, bathroom the gents down the corridor, curtains in shreds and doesn't fit the window, above a noisy bar with music till 1 am an electric motor that ran flatout all night just outside the window then this is for you, not me never again . Oh it had wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic room. Needed to request housekeeping and fresh towels. The bar downstairs incredibly noisy at night with the crowd exiting and shouting in the streets after closing making it very difficult to sleep. The cigarette smoke from downstairs also infiltrated the room making difficult to breathe properly. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fiona

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't recommend it. Disappointing for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Apartment has no TV,fridge chairs and manager was rude
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Helen

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower leaked /flooded onto bathroom floor and bedroom carpet. No tea and coffee facilities or glass to be able to have water. I missed that there was no tv. Pretty poor value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very old school, room facilities limited, ie towels but no wash cloth. But clean, restaurant ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jean Noel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible !!

En rentrant dans la chambre on était dans les années 70, un chauffage mobile qui faisait du bruit, et le plus insupportable est d’avoir des toilettes et douche commun dans le couloir sans chauffage et en très mauvais état. Étant juste au dessus de la terrasse un bruit infernal jusqu’à minuit. Si encore le prix avait été la moitié cela aurai put avoir une très petit justification. Je déconseille fortement
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness
It was fine - relatively safe - a bit loud till late at night - but expected for being just above a pub. Rooms are pretty austere. I think a complementary water bottle or two would have been helpful during my late night search for water.
A view of the hotel frontage.
Young adults partying till the wee hours of the night directly across from my room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Allan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property's accommodation needs significant updating, whilst the bedding was clean, the general appearance of the room was shabby, the curtains were halfway down the windows, the window latches were broken, so we could not close them to block out any noise or the street lights right outside the window. The cost didn't not match the accommodation. I'm unlikely to recommend this to anyone, unless they need urgent one night accommodation and there is nothing else available.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Did not feel safe so I didn’t end up staying. There were undesirable people and the shared bathrooms made me not want to have to walk down the hall way by myself. If my husband was there I would put up with it. I didn’t realise this particular room did not have a bathroom. It was clean enough but yeah I didn’t feel safe. My key was put back in the return within 15 minutes and I left. The staff member seemed annoyed by my checking in and I was told she’s leaving in 20 minutes so if I needed something it had to be quick. I ended up on a friends couch back in Morrinsville.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Des

Really?

It's what you'd expect of an in modernized 1950s hotel. The room I was in cost 140 for the night. Ensuuite with leaking taps,dirty toilet brush water,no bedside lamp,no radio,no television. Over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025