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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Horse and Jockey Inn
85 Arawa St, Matamata, Waikato
The price is AU$133 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$133
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
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 (237 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
Tower Road Motel
108 Tower Road, Matamata
The price is AU$169 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (536 reviews)
"A lovely motel stay and close to the heart of Matamata, but also quiet and restful. Lovely staff and a lovely stay."
Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025
O'Reilly's Motel
187 Firth St, Matamata, Waikato
The price is AU$142 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$142
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
Very Comfortable
"Our stay was very comfortable. The owner was friendly and helpful. The bed was amazing. A short drive only to Hobbiton and restaurants etc."
Reviewed on 30 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 ...
7/10 Good! (2 reviews)
"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
Spacious3bd Home⭑Full Kitchen⭑All Mod Cons⭑All SKY⭑Next door to Hobbiton!
Matamata
Stay at this vacation home in Matamata. Enjoy in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and Wairere Falls are located ...
Di's B&B''
Matamata
Stay at this apartment in Matamata. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a garden. Popular attractions Wairere Falls and Founders Park are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Fantastic place to stay
"Di's place was everything we needed: great location, comfortable place, wonderful host. We stayed here between a trip from Waitomo one day and Hobbiton the next. We appreciated the cereal, milk and coffee provided as well as the fridge and laundry. We would stay again in a heartbeat. It was 3rd pla ..."
Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2024
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.
Founders Park
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Founders Park in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.
Activities
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
AU$238
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Matamata: Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour Ticket
AU$109
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
AU$373
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers
AU$109
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - One Way
AU$436
per adult
Premium Hobbiton Small Group Day Tour from Auckland
AU$250
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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.