Matamata is home to O'Reilly's Motel. Maungatautari Ecological Island and Wairere Falls reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hobbiton Movie Set and Te Aroha Leisure Pools. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Grassroots Trust Velodrome, or consider a night out at The Red Barn. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours. Visit our Matamata travel guide
187 Firth St, Matamata, Waikato, 3400
What's nearby
Hobbiton Movie Set
18 min drive - 15.8 km
Mount Maunganui
56 min drive - 74.4 km
Wairere Falls
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Founders Park
2 min drive - 1.9 km
University of Waikato
41 min drive - 67.0 km
Getting around
Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
43 min drive
Restaurants
The Green Dragon
22 min drive
Te Poi
9 min drive
Sweet Painted Lady Cafe
7 min drive
The Shire's Rest
17 min drive
KFC
2 min drive
About this property
O'Reilly's Motel
Property highlights
O'Reilly's Motel provides amenities like laundry facilities and conference space. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and meeting rooms
A nature reserve, helicopter/airplane tours, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at O'Reilly's Motel offer comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and shampoo
Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and kitchenettes
Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
Food and drink
Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 25 for adults and NZD 25 for children
Things to do
Helicopter/airplane tours
Family friendly
In-room kitchenette
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Business services
323 square feet of conference space
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
In a nature reserve
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Kitchenette
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Restaurant dining guides
Stovetop
More
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: approximately NZD 25 for adults and NZD 25 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Property is also known as
O'Reilly's Motel Hotel
O'Reilly's Motel Matamata
O'Reilly's Motel Hotel Matamata
Frequently asked questions
Is O'Reilly's Motel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at O'Reilly's Motel?
As of 15 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at O'Reilly's Motel on 21 March 2026 start from AED 264, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at O'Reilly's Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at O'Reilly's Motel?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is O'Reilly's Motel located?
Situated in Matamata, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Wairere Falls and within 3 mi (5 km) of Founders Park and Firth Tower Museum. Hobbiton Movie Set and The Red Barn are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Reviews
O'Reilly's Motel Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.4
Cleanliness
7.8
Amenities
8.6
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 37 reviews
10 - Excellent
12
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 37 reviews
8 - Good
14
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 37 reviews
6 - Okay
7
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
Reviews
8/10 Good
Steven
27 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bit dated however Good value for money. Tidy and clean
Check in was fast and smooth for our group with 3 different rooms. They had the keys ready for us when we got there showed us to our rooms and was clean and spacious
We booked last minute and it was a good, budget friendly stay. Easy check in, spacious and good facilities. The decor could do with an update, but for the price we had no complaints.
Nice comfortable room, no AC but they had a Fan. Good location for us to reach the places we were visiting. WiFi was spotty, great free parking. Owner gave us tips to visit the Gardens in Hamilton, great call.
The room worked well for me and was quite spacious. It had all the kitchen tools I needed and was located in a quite area. The only drawback was the WiFi access was lacking some evenings and the front desk was not particularly helpful. Otherwise I enjoyed the stay.
CatherineM
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
6/10 Okay
Ricky
21 January 2026
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was in good condition, staff were ok. Put off by the domestic disturbance of the emergency housing beneficiaries.
There was no air conditioning in the room, so it was so hot I had to leave the front door open. Also, the noise from the cars on the road was so loud that I couldn't sleep well at night. And when I checked in, the hospitality was incredibly rude.
Room was dirty. Toilet did work. Windows didn’t close. A lot of flies and fleas. Could hear all my neighbors. Didn’t feel safe leaving my belongings in the room. Checked out a day early to sleep in my car (thankfully did not have to do that).
Stephen
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Mike
2 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An old property close to railway. Staff we were involved with had limited English.