5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Solid main street with good dining and easy parking. If you're in that part of the country, this is a good place to make an overnight.
Matamata
Travel Guide
Horse and Jockey Inn
85 Arawa St, Matamata, Waikato
The price is ₩79,791 per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
₩79,791
per night
Jun 27 - Jun 28
Stay at this hotel in Matamata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Founders Park and Wairere Falls are located ...
6.4/10 (200 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff. On the older side of things, but ok for our needs. Staff really helpful, took us to the door to showed us how to use entry lock, then took us upstairs explaining things on the way. Also found an extension lead for us to be able to use the heater. Suggest a blind in ..."
Reviewed on May 31, 2024
Tower Road Motel
108 Tower Road, Matamata
The price is ₩125,251 per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
₩125,251
per night
Jun 26 - Jun 27
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Matamata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (463 reviews)
"It’s fine. Only 1 night stay, didn’t expect too much, but it’s all good."
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2024
JetPark Hotel Hamilton Airport
201 Airport Road, RD2, Rukuhia
The price is ₩111,986 per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
₩111,986
per night
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rukuhia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (386 reviews)
"Super clean and spacious. Good shower and internet and good facilities. Parking was easy and the price was very good, especially for what you get."
Reviewed on Jun 16, 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.
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain
601 Maungatautari Road, Maungatautari
Stay at this campground in Maungatautari. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Karapiro and Maungatautari Ecological ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (52 reviews)
"I liked the local vibe and accommodating staff"
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2024
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! (198 reviews)
"Spacious unit. Good heater. Hot water pressure not great"
Reviewed on May 6, 2024
Kauri Lodge Karapiro
957 / 4 Taotaoroa Road, Karapiro, Waikato
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Karapiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and Lake Karapiro ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
"The studio apartment was perfect for our short stay in the area. It was well appointed and so quiet. It was a short drive to Hobbiton for our tour and felt like we were already in the shire. We could easily drive to Cambridge for any meals or provisions. I recommend Kauri Lodge as a great stay in ..."
Reviewed on May 21, 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
5/5(60 reviews)
Enjoy a trip to Hobbiton Movie Set, a well-known attraction in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and coffeehouses.
Wairere Falls
4/5(1 review)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wairere Falls during your travels in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and coffeehouses.
Founders Park
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Founders Park during your travels in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and coffeehouses.
Reviews of Matamata
4.2
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
It is a nice small town, and easy to get to Hobbiton, but there is much more to do if you have a car to get around.
5/5 - Excellent
Neridah
A beautiful area with a good selection of dining options.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Enjoyed dinner and drinks at The Redoubt Bar and Eatery in town. Good food. Good service.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Just OK. They are lucky that they have Hobbiton.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
I wouldn’t recommend going to the Waitomo Caves. It’s cool, but not worth the long drive from Matamata.