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 AU$127 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$127
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (553 reviews)
Really a wonderful and chill spot. Gives a throwback vibe. Staff were SO nice and on top of stuff.
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
O'Reilly's Motel
187 Firth St, Matamata, Waikato
The price is AU$126 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$126
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Matamata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and Wairere Falls are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (23 reviews)
Basic motel, but room was really large, and staff were friendly and helpful. Had everything you need when you need a bed for the night.
Reviewed on 19 July 2025
Horse and Jockey Inn
85 Arawa St, Matamata, Waikato
The price is AU$131 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$131
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 (250 reviews)
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
Reviewed on 27 Sept 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.
Nights on Broadway - House in beautiful vibrant Matamata.
Matamata
Stay at this vacation home in Matamata. Enjoy free breakfast and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Founders Park and Wairere Falls are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Great accommodation
Great location and host. Lovely and clean
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025
Spacious3bd Home⭑Full Kitchen⭑All Mod Cons⭑All SKY⭑Next door to Hobbiton!
Matamata
Stay at this vacation home in Matamata. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and Wairere ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Family stay
A good place to stay a night while going to visit Hobbiton.
Reviewed on 1 July 2025
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
50 Eighteenth Avenue, Tauranga
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Tenpin Tauranga are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (244 reviews)
Comfortable, decent place at the right price. I wish we had more time to relax and enjoy.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 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
AU$269
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro
AU$131
per adult
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
AU$394
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers
AU$105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Matamata: Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour Ticket
AU$105
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Day Tour from Auckland
AU$241
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.
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