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 RM438 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
RM438
per night
6 Feb - 7 Feb
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! (579 reviews)
Very clean and well organised room, felt comfortable walking into room
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Horse and Jockey Inn
85 Arawa St Matamata Waikato
The price is RM279 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
RM279
per night
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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
The price is RM295 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
RM295
per night
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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! (33 reviews)
Bit dated however Good value for money. Tidy and clean
Reviewed on 27 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.
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
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! (261 reviews)
Spotless room, excellent service, loved the outdoor area for the kids. Would absolutely recommend this motel to anyone!
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
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
Kauri Lodge Karapiro
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! (115 reviews)
Wonderful location amongst the farms with a single unit. Very accomodating.
Reviewed on 10 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
4.5/5(13 reviews)
Enjoy a trip to Hobbiton Movie Set, a well-known attraction in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.
Wairere Falls
4.5/5(2 reviews)
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 Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
RM729
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro
RM355
per adult
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
RM1,072
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
RM977
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
RM355
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Matamata
4.7
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Loved the Hobbiton tour!
