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
Fully refundable
The price is AU$170 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$170
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Matamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Founders ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (573 reviews)
Was a terrific, friendly and clean place to stay. Perfect for what we needed.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Horse and Jockey Inn
85 Arawa St Matamata Waikato
The price is AU$127 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
AU$127
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Matamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.4/10 (259 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay.only complaint was very noisy untill midnight. Music one side of hotel. Traffic other side.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
O'Reilly's Motel
187 Firth St Matamata Waikato
The price is AU$122 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$122
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Matamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and Wairere Falls are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (30 reviews)
Well equipped kitchen with GREAT frying pan! Lovely comfortable room with all expected amenities
Reviewed on 19 Dec 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 holiday 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
The Wash- House B&B
Quirky Historic Cottage set in a quiet country location
Matamata Waikato
Stay at this cottage in Matamata. Enjoy patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Wairere Falls and Founders Park are located nearby.
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
50 Eighteenth Avenue Tauranga
Stay at this aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Tenpin Tauranga are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (261 reviews)
Spotless room, excellent service, loved the outdoor area for the kids. Would absolutely recommend this motel to anyone!
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
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$262
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro
AU$128
per adult
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
AU$128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
AU$387
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - One Way
AU$424
per adult
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
AU$262
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.
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