5/5 - Excellent
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A quiet friendly town with more to it than just hobbiton.
Matamata
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Tower Road Motel
108 Tower Road, Matamata
The price is €75 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
€75
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (552 reviews)
"Really a wonderful and chill spot. Gives a throwback vibe. Staff were SO nice and on top of stuff."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Horse and Jockey Inn
85 Arawa St, Matamata, Waikato
The price is €76 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
€76
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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 27 Sept 2025
O'Reilly's Motel
187 Firth St, Matamata, Waikato
The price is €70 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
€70
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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 19 Jul 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 vacation 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
Matamata Country B&B
Matamata
Stay at this vacation home in Matamata. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Firth Tower Museum and Founders Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Great property for our 2 night stay. Hobbiton around 20 minutes away by car. Plenty of restaurants in nearby Matamata. We particularly liked The Osteria recommended by Kylie our host. The property is spotlessly clean. Kylie provided us with a continental breakfast with freshly baked bread and homemade ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2025
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! (242 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 26 Sept 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
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.
Firth Tower Museum
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.
Things to do
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
€152
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
€223
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
€74
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers
€60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Day Tour from Auckland
€136
per adult
Reviews of Matamata
4.7
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Loved the Hobbiton tour!
