Matamata

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A stone house with a thatched roof by a lake.
A Hobbit-style house with a red door, two round windows, and a thatched roof.
Rolling green hills, a small stream, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A lush garden with various plants, a wooden bench, and a small house with a red door.
A serene landscape with rolling hills, a lake, and Hobbit-style houses nestled among the trees.
Tower Road Motel

Tower Road Motel

3.5 out of 5
108 Tower Road Matamata
The price is S$119 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
S$119
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (608 reviews)
"A lovely place to stay with a lovely owner too. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 26 Jun, 2026

Tower Road Motel
O'Reilly's Motel

O'Reilly's Motel

2.5 out of 5
187 Firth St Matamata Waikato
The price is S$105 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$105
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (47 reviews)
"I REALLY wanted to love this place when I booked it, but sadly it has seen better days, like maybe 20 to 30 years ago. The room was clean, but there was mold in the shower. The woman who checked us in was very friendly and walked me to the room to explain the locks. After that, it was down hill. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2026

O'Reilly's Motel
Horse and Jockey Inn

Horse and Jockey Inn

2.5 out of 5
85 Arawa St Matamata Waikato
The price is S$97 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
S$97
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 (266 reviews)
"For the price,I was surprised at the room.offered: old,tired small. Grateful it was close to our bus stop as we were not driving. No glasses in room. Pub downstairs great food and service. Would not recommend this accommodation if stairs are a problem- long flight up."

Reviewed on 21 May, 2026

Horse and Jockey Inn
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18th Avenue Thermal Motel

18th Avenue Thermal Motel

3.5 out of 5
50 Eighteenth Avenue Tauranga
Stay at this aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Mercury Baypark and Mount Maunganui are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (280 reviews)
"Always enjoy our stay at this motel."

Reviewed on 27 Jun, 2026

18th Avenue Thermal Motel
Kauri Lodge Karapiro

Kauri Lodge Karapiro

3 out of 5
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! (129 reviews)
"★★★★★ Amazing farm stay near Hobbiton We absolutely loved this lodge. The privacy was exceptional, and the property is located on a beautifully maintained farm with fresh, clean country air. Being so close to Hobbiton made the experience even more special. Waking up in the morning felt like stepping ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2026

Kauri Lodge Karapiro
Valmai House & Motel

Valmai House & Motel

2.5 out of 5
197 Victoria Street Cambridge Waikato
Stay at this aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Te Koutu Lake and Cambridge Raceway are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (5 reviews)
"Had everything we needed for one night stay"

Reviewed on 29 Jun, 2026

Valmai House & Motel
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Stay near popular Matamata attractions

Hobbiton Movie Set

9.6/10 (413 reviews)
Enjoy a trip to Hobbiton Movie Set, a well-known attraction in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.
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Things to do

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

S$229
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

S$229
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Hobbiton Move Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour

Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour

S$377
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

S$337
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro

Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro

S$111
per adult
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro
From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers

From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers

S$97
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers
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