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$149 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$149
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (591 reviews)
Good off-street parking
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Horse and Jockey Inn
85 Arawa St Matamata Waikato
The price is AU$107 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$107
3 Apr - 4 Apr
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 (261 reviews)
Do not stay here! This is terrible lodging accommodation above a pub! It's very outdated old and does not feel clean. Had a ensuite room and for the money I paid was very disappointing. When it said oh this is a pub the music isn't loud yiu won't here it. I could hear the music if it was in my room ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
O'Reilly's Motel
187 Firth St Matamata Waikato
The price is AU$118 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$118
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (37 reviews)
The room worked well for me and was quite spacious. It had all the kitchen tools I needed and was located in a quite area. The only drawback was the WiFi access was lacking some evenings and the front desk was not particularly helpful. Otherwise I enjoyed the stay.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 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.
House on Park Lane, 3 bedroom home with lots of space in Matamata, NZ
Matamata Waikato Region
Stay at this holiday home in Matamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and Wairere Falls are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Great location to town. Plenty of room for all of us. Great off street parking. Fanatastic communication.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
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.
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
Enjoy a trip to Hobbiton Movie Set, a well-known attraction in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.
Wairere Falls
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 Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
AU$260
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
AU$258
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro
AU$126
per adult
Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket
AU$102
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
AU$346
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
AU$126
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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