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Tower Road Motel

Tower Road Motel

3.5 out of 5
108 Tower Road Matamata
The price is £68 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£68
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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! (607 reviews)
"the staff were amazing! there were lots of blankets and other small things around the room that made it a lovely stay"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Tower Road Motel
O'Reilly's Motel

O'Reilly's Motel

2.5 out of 5
187 Firth St Matamata Waikato
The price is £60 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£60
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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! (47 reviews)
"I REALLY wanted to love this place when I booked it, but sadly it has seen better days, like maybe 20 to 30 years ago. The room was clean, but there was mold in the shower. The woman who checked us in was very friendly and walked me to the room to explain the locks. After that, it was down hill. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026

O'Reilly's Motel
Horse and Jockey Inn

Horse and Jockey Inn

2.5 out of 5
85 Arawa St Matamata Waikato
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £59 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
£59
26 Jun - 27 Jun
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 (266 reviews)
"For the price,I was surprised at the room.offered: old,tired small. Grateful it was close to our bus stop as we were not driving. No glasses in room. Pub downstairs great food and service. Would not recommend this accommodation if stairs are a problem- long flight up."

Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Horse and Jockey Inn
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Nights on Broadway - House in beautiful vibrant Matamata.

Nights on Broadway - House in beautiful vibrant Matamata.

Matamata
Stay at this golf holiday home in Matamata. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Founders Park and Wairere ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"House was large, clean and comfortable. Location was excellent."

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Nights on Broadway - House in beautiful vibrant Matamata.
18th Avenue Thermal Motel

18th Avenue Thermal Motel

3.5 out of 5
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! (279 reviews)
"The room was clean and spacious, however very dated and needed upgrading."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

18th Avenue Thermal Motel
Kauri Lodge Karapiro

Kauri Lodge Karapiro

3 out of 5
957 / 4 Taotaoroa Road Karapiro Waikato
Stay at this aparthotel in Karapiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and The Red Barn are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (128 reviews)
"Our hostess Shona greeted us upon our arrival and showed us where everything was located. The two bedroom apartment was immaculate and had all we needed for a delightful stay. As we were going to the Hobbiton movie set, the location was perfect since it was just a 15 minute car ride away."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Kauri Lodge Karapiro
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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

Hobbiton Movie Set

Enjoy a trip to Hobbiton Movie Set, a well-known attraction in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.

Hobbiton Movie Set

Founders Park

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Founders Park in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.

Founders Park

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.

Wairere Falls

Things to do

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

£135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

£120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Hobbiton Move Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour

Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour

£222
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

£174
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro

Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro

£66
per adult
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro
From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers

From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers

£57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers
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