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
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (568 reviews)
Spotless room with everything no you could need. Located in quiet spot on outskirts of town - it was just what we needed after a hot visit to Hobbiton. Strongly recommend
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Horse and Jockey Inn
85 Arawa St Matamata Waikato
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 (259 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay.only complaint was very noisy untill midnight. Music one side of hotel. Traffic other side.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
O'Reilly's Motel
187 Firth St Matamata Waikato
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (27 reviews)
Well equipped kitchen with GREAT frying pan! Lovely comfortable room with all expected amenities
Reviewed on 19 Dec 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 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.
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain
601 Maungatautari Road Maungatautari
Stay at this campsite in Maungatautari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (78 reviews)
Felt like home
Reviewed on 12 Jan 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.
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
€151
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro
€73
per adult
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
€222
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
€73
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Day Tour from Auckland
€157
per adult
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
€151
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Matamata
4.7
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
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Loved the Hobbiton tour!
