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About the Hotel

85 Arawa Street, Matamata, New Zealand, 3400
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Steps from the Welcome to Hobbiton Sign
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Boasting a casino, a sundeck, and a shared lounge, the 4-star Horse And Jockey Inn Matamata lies just a 7-minute walk from the Welcome to Hobbiton Sign. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the hotel also has amenities such as a restaurant.

Location

All Saints Anglican is located within a 700-metre distance of this Matamata inn, while Wairere Falls is 2 km away. Guests can reach Matamata city centre in 5 minutes on foot.

The Horse Matamata is 3.4 km from Firth Tower Estate and Museum.

The nearest bus stop is Broadway around 200 metres away.

Eat & Drink

This accommodation has an à la carte restaurant, which serves local cuisine. Guests are welcome to the lounge bar to relax with a drink. O-del-emz is a stone's throw from the smoke-free hotel.

Leisure & Business

On-site entertainment options, featuring live performances, film nights, and a nightclub, are organised at the Horse. The presence of a golf club ensures guests an active stay at this property.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit Hobbiton for a magical movie set tour just minutes away.
  • Savor a meat pie at the Green Dragon Inn for authentic fare.
  • Explore the Wairere Falls for stunning views and hiking trails.
  • Don't miss the Matamata Farmers' Market on Saturdays for local goods.
  • Visit the local Biking Trails for an adventurous ride through nature.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Twin Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Heating
Queen Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Twin Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Queen Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Casino
  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Sun terrace
  • Public Bath

Room features

  • Heating
  • Garden furniture

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

85 Arawa Street, Matamata, New Zealand, 3400
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85 Arawa Street, Matamata, New Zealand, 3400
Nearby
49 Broadway
Welcome to Hobbiton Sign
1900 ft
Restaurants
Indian Flame Restaurant
400 ft
54 Broadway
Eat Cafe
500 ft
55 Broadway
Sen Sushi
400 ft
56 Broadway
Good Merchant
600 ft
44 Broadway
Robert Harris Coffee Roasters Matamata
600 ft
47-49 Broadway
64 Coffee & Kitchen
1400 ft
64 Arawa Street
The Rich Coffee Cafe
800 ft
106 Broadway
Getting around
City Centre
Matamata5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
Tauranga Airport (TRG)85 min  ·  34.9 mi
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)97 min  ·  40.0 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 13:30-21:00
Check-out
from 09:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in public areas for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
14
Former name
Horse & Jockey Inn
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