5/5 - Excellent
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A quiet friendly town with more to it than just hobbiton.
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Tower Road Motel
108 Tower Road Matamata
The price is ฿2,978 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
฿2,978
฿3,425 total
26 Dec - 27 Dec
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (565 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
The price is ฿2,130 per night from 29 Dec to 30 Dec
฿2,130
฿2,813 total
29 Dec - 30 Dec
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 (257 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 ฿2,258 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
฿2,258
฿2,597 total
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
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 ...
7.6/10 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.
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! (73 reviews)
Clean room, accommodating staff. Lovely spot.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (249 reviews)
Fantastic place
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
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! (113 reviews)
Excellent location for Hobbiton visit, clean and well maintained. Easy check/checkout and gorgeous views.
Reviewed on 23 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.
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.
Founders Park
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Founders Park in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.
Things to do
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
฿5,651
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro
฿2,476
per adult
From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers
฿2,210
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
฿7,571
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
฿8,310
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
฿2,752
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Matamata
4.7
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Loved the Hobbiton tour!
