Matamata

Travel Guide

New Zealand
Hobbiton Movie Set showing a house
Hobbiton Movie Set featuring tranquil scenes and landscape views
Hobbiton Movie Set which includes a park
Hobbiton Movie Set featuring landscape views, a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes
Tower Road Motel

Tower Road Motel

3.5 out of 5
108 Tower Road Matamata
The price is AED 259 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
AED 259
AED 300 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Matamata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Founders ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (560 reviews)
great stay it was clean and quiet

Reviewed on 10 November 2025

Tower Road Motel
Horse and Jockey Inn

Horse and Jockey Inn

2.5 out of 5
85 Arawa St Matamata Waikato
The price is AED 240 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
AED 240
AED 317 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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 (253 reviews)
The room and bathrooms were to be as expected for backpacking. When I checked in I was told that I would get new towles the next day but didn't. I asked around 4pm for new towels and was told they would let housekeeping know. When leaving around 5pm I was again told I'd have new towels. When I returned ...

Reviewed on 13 November 2025

Horse and Jockey Inn
O'Reilly's Motel

O'Reilly's Motel

2.5 out of 5
187 Firth St Matamata Waikato
The price is AED 256 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
AED 256
AED 295 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (24 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 July 2025

O'Reilly's Motel
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The Wash- House B&B Quirky Historic Cottage set in a quiet country location

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.
The Wash- House B&B Quirky Historic Cottage set in a quiet country location
Nights on Broadway - House in beautiful vibrant Matamata.

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 April 2025

Nights on Broadway - House in beautiful vibrant Matamata.
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain

Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain

2 out of 5
601 Maungatautari Road Maungatautari
Stay at this campground in Maungatautari. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (69 reviews)
Lovely spot

Reviewed on 12 November 2025

Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain
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Popular places to visit

New Zealand

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.

Hobbiton Movie Set

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.

Wairere Falls

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.

Firth Tower Museum

Reviews of Matamata

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
10
5 - Excellent 40%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
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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.

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.