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
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Tower Road Motel
108 Tower Road, Matamata
The price is ₩107,562 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
₩107,562
₩123,699 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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! (551 reviews)
"Easy check in. Lovely Staff"
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025
Horse and Jockey Inn
85 Arawa St, Matamata, Waikato
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩85,973 per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
₩85,973
₩115,146 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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 Sep 27, 2025
O'Reilly's Motel
187 Firth St, Matamata, Waikato
The price is ₩101,259 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
₩101,259
₩116,448 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
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 Jul 19, 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.
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! (241 reviews)
"Super clean room, no pets, minimal interaction at check in, the young lady cleaning wss bery polite and interacted with our children when 4yo asked lots of questions, heaps of parking space."
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (64 reviews)
"Clean, great price & warm accommodation. Glass entrance door seemed to be missing a blind or curtain."
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025
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! (109 reviews)
"This is an amazing property perfect for a travelling family. Many lovely extra touches including heated blankets, toys, and a full kitchen. It feels like you have just stepped into the Shire complete with a very friendly host."
Reviewed on Aug 26, 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
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.
Firth Tower Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Firth Tower Museum 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.
