Matamata

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Hobbiton Movie Set showing a house
Horse and Jockey Inn
Horse and Jockey Inn
2.5 out of 5
85 Arawa St, Matamata, Waikato
The price is ¥8,322 per night from May 18 to May 19
¥8,322
per night
May 18 - May 19
Stay at this hotel in Matamata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Founders Park and Wairere Falls are located ...
6.6/10 (192 reviews)
"Nice play to stay"

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

Horse and Jockey Inn
Tower Road Motel
Tower Road Motel
3.5 out of 5
108 Tower Road, Matamata
The price is ¥13,816 per night from May 19 to May 20
¥13,816
per night
May 19 - May 20
Stay at this motel in Matamata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (459 reviews)
Family BIG 0 Birthday
"Family from all over were meeting in Matamata for a BIG 60th celebration and 3 of our family booked into Tower Rd Motel. I was there first and found the check in process very easy. Our host was most informative and was able to direct us to our venue. She suggested we put the heat pump on as not a ..."

Reviewed on May 6, 2024

Tower Road Motel
A lockwood home to love!
A lockwood home to love!
Matamata
Stay at this vacation home in Matamata. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Founders Park and Wairere Falls are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (60 reviews)
Wonderful
"We had a great time in Matamata. The house was very cosy, spacious, and had everything we needed."

Reviewed on May 3, 2024

A lockwood home to love!
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.
Nights on Broadway - beautiful apartment in MATAMATA
Nights on Broadway - beautiful apartment in MATAMATA
Matamata
Stay at this apartment in Matamata. Popular attractions Founders Park and Wairere Falls are located nearby.
Nights on Broadway - beautiful apartment in MATAMATA
A lockwood home to love!
A lockwood home to love!
Matamata
Stay at this vacation home in Matamata. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Founders Park and Wairere Falls are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (60 reviews)
Wonderful
"We had a great time in Matamata. The house was very cosy, spacious, and had everything we needed."

Reviewed on May 3, 2024

A lockwood home to love!
The Wash- House B&B 
Quirky Historic Cottage set in a quiet country location
The Wash- House B&B Quirky Historic Cottage set in a quiet country location
Matamata
Stay at this cottage in Matamata. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Wairere Falls and Founders Park are located nearby.
The Wash- House B&B Quirky Historic Cottage set in a quiet country location
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.

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Reviews of Matamata

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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" "4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Dec 1, 2019

Solid main street with good dining and easy parking. If you're in that part of the country, this is a good place to make an overnight.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jul 5, 2019

It is a nice small town, and easy to get to Hobbiton, but there is much more to do if you have a car to get around.

5/5 - Excellent

Neridah
Apr 28, 2019

A beautiful area with a good selection of dining options.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Feb 21, 2019

Enjoyed dinner and drinks at The Redoubt Bar and Eatery in town. Good food. Good service.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Feb 16, 2019

Just OK. They are lucky that they have Hobbiton.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Feb 16, 2019

I wouldn’t recommend going to the Waitomo Caves. It’s cool, but not worth the long drive from Matamata.