Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfasts are available for a fee of approximately NZD 14 for adults and children. The specific serving hours are not mentioned.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located on the riverwalk in Murchison, within a 15-minute walk of the Murchison Museum and Boer War Memorial. It is 1.6 miles from Murchison Golf Club and 12.6 miles from Mauria River Valley.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, which is open from October 20 to April 30.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age-related policies for free stays are not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of NZD 50.0 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Mataki Motel

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Mataki Motel is praised for friendly hosts and clean, cozy rooms, while recurring drawbacks include very small room layouts with limited storage and basic self-catering setups that can require washing dishes in bathroom basins.

The location near town is convenient, and some guests mention pleasant natural outlooks and local wildlife. Some also find the property basic or dated, with isolated mentions of laundry outages or flaky Wi-Fi, and one report of a payment hiccup. Overall, expect a quiet, simple stopover with straightforward amenities.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Service

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Facilities

Self-catering facilities are basic and inconsistent across units; several reviews note no hob or stove and dishwashing in small bathroom basins. Laundry was unavailable during one stay, suggesting occasional reliability issues.

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Gerhard

8 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sehr herzlicher Empfang. Bill hat sich um all unsere Wünsche persönlich und sofort gekümmert: den Pool abgedeckt, die Nutzung der Waschmaschine gezeigt, Restaurants im Ort (fußläufig erreichbar) empfohlen. Das Zimmer war sauber, gut ausgestattet.

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Ronald

1 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was small with no wardrobe or hanging space. Basic amenities in bathroom with tiny basin and no shelving. Shower was excellent. Kitchen supplies/utensils were meagre.

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Daniel F Brennecke

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed in a room with a single queen sized bed. Extremely clean room. It was a little tight but you can make due with the microwave, toaster, and hot plate. At check in we got a small pitcher of fresh milk for tea and coffee that was a nice perk. Very quiet with a little rooster crow in the morning.

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Cheryl

17 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had to wash dishes in a small hand basin. There was only a shower curtain. Only two overhead lights. One in the living area and 1 in the bathroom. We had a wardrobe door key to our room which shows its age. This room was definitely not value for money. The heater was on which was a plus but why not turn the fridge on. Very disappointed with this accommodation

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David

10 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The kitchen facilities are insufficient to cook a meal - only a microwave and toaster. Other places we’ve stayed in New Zealand had at least a portable hob

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Warwick

13 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not value for money washing dishes in a small basin in the bathroom not a good look Laundry was not available due to some breakdown with the motels Landry machine

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Jillian

22 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not much spare room in the room. No tap in living area, had to fill the kettle in the bathroom.

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Günther

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pictures show several different units - all of them seemed to have a cooking stove. Our unit did not and the owner claimed he had no influence on the pictures because Xpedia would choose the pictures they put on display. Very misleading - if by intent or just tolerated does not matter. The unit was ok but quite basic. Worth mentioning is the service and cleaning staff which is remarkably considerate and friendly.

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Cleanliness

Guests consistently praise very clean rooms.

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john

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and clean motel off the main road . Short drive to town . Friendly proprietors .

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Herb

22 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed just one night and this place was very clean, well equipped and very cozy. Would stay here again.

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Gerhard

8 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sehr herzlicher Empfang. Bill hat sich um all unsere Wünsche persönlich und sofort gekümmert: den Pool abgedeckt, die Nutzung der Waschmaschine gezeigt, Restaurants im Ort (fußläufig erreichbar) empfohlen. Das Zimmer war sauber, gut ausgestattet.

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Alexander J

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean with lots of natural light & a view of the surrounding hills. Sitting on the verandah we were serenaded by birds including blackbirds and magpies.

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Kevin

26 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and clean

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Wendy

14 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were only there for a very short stop over night but found everything so clean and every thing we needed also very warm and cosy . Thankyou awesome stay

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Brendon

16 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,369 nights

Clean and comfortable

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Eddy

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly host and clean

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Michalynn

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff. Super clean room-tiny but well laid out. Quiet. Good water pressure in the shower!

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Ian

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value and very friendly staff. Clean and everything I needed for my stay

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Rooms

Rooms are very small with limited storage and feel generally basic or dated, while many highlight a quiet environment for restful sleep. Some have good natural light or views, and Wi-Fi reliability drew occasional criticism.

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Carolyn

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very small. If We stayed again would choose the dearer option. Nowhere to put suitcases except on the table

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Stephen

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location. Wonderful views and lots of interesting places to look at in Murchison. There was a Hang Gliding Regatta going on there during our short stay and we met some neat people while staying at the Motel.

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Karen

9 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a tiny premise, basic but adequate. A very comfortable bed.

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Alexander J

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean with lots of natural light & a view of the surrounding hills. Sitting on the verandah we were serenaded by birds including blackbirds and magpies.

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Ronald

1 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was small with no wardrobe or hanging space. Basic amenities in bathroom with tiny basin and no shelving. Shower was excellent. Kitchen supplies/utensils were meagre.

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Janet Ho

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is very small

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Mary

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet.

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Michalynn

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff. Super clean room-tiny but well laid out. Quiet. Good water pressure in the shower!

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Jillian

22 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not much spare room in the room. No tap in living area, had to fill the kettle in the bathroom.

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Adrian

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely dated and small accommodation at a high price for what is provided. No space to put anything in the bathroom and the solitary sink is barely big enough to rinse your hands in. Bugs are also a massive problem and it's impossible to leave windows open without getting totally infested. Wifi was also poor with a maximum download speed of 5Mbps and very flaky connection. On the plus side it was very quiet. Glad we only stayed one night.

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Service

Service is repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with thoughtful touches and responsive hosts.

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john

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and clean motel off the main road . Short drive to town . Friendly proprietors .

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Tairini

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Atendimento muito Bom , local limpo e bem cuidado , confortável , RECOMENDO

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Penelope

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No toiletries provided in the bathroom. No air conditioning. One reading light did not work. A bit of a problem with payment being taken out of our account twice which, by pure good luck, we found. Manager very friendly though. A bit overpriced for what it was. Average hotel, just ok.

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Gerhard

8 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sehr herzlicher Empfang. Bill hat sich um all unsere Wünsche persönlich und sofort gekümmert: den Pool abgedeckt, die Nutzung der Waschmaschine gezeigt, Restaurants im Ort (fußläufig erreichbar) empfohlen. Das Zimmer war sauber, gut ausgestattet.

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Daniel

25 Jan 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room. Conveniently located and friendly staff. Would recommend.

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Daniel F Brennecke

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed in a room with a single queen sized bed. Extremely clean room. It was a little tight but you can make due with the microwave, toaster, and hot plate. At check in we got a small pitcher of fresh milk for tea and coffee that was a nice perk. Very quiet with a little rooster crow in the morning.

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Eddy

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly host and clean

10

Michalynn

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff. Super clean room-tiny but well laid out. Quiet. Good water pressure in the shower!

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Ian

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value and very friendly staff. Clean and everything I needed for my stay

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Günther

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pictures show several different units - all of them seemed to have a cooking stove. Our unit did not and the owner claimed he had no influence on the pictures because Xpedia would choose the pictures they put on display. Very misleading - if by intent or just tolerated does not matter. The unit was ok but quite basic. Worth mentioning is the service and cleaning staff which is remarkably considerate and friendly.

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Location

Quiet setting off the main road yet convenient to town and local sights. A practical choice for short stopovers when passing through Murchison.

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john

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and clean motel off the main road . Short drive to town . Friendly proprietors .

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Stephen

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location. Wonderful views and lots of interesting places to look at in Murchison. There was a Hang Gliding Regatta going on there during our short stay and we met some neat people while staying at the Motel.

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Greg

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location for we were visiting

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Sue

13 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfectly situated in town, quiet situation

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Alexander J

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean with lots of natural light & a view of the surrounding hills. Sitting on the verandah we were serenaded by birds including blackbirds and magpies.

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Alex

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect spot for stopover

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Mary

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet.

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Johan

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a quaint place to stay, room was a tad small but all good, minutes to drive to main shops and we loved feeding the eels and the lovely japanese garden type area, the owners should advertise these with photos would be a big pull for them, would recommend this motel

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Janice

26 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Safe and quiet.

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William

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

These quaint cabins are spectacularly clean with modern quality appliances. A perfect nights sleep in a secluded but convenient location. Try the The Cow Shed Restaurant! Never thought to find that good a dining experience in a little town like that.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Gerhard

8 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sehr herzlicher Empfang. Bill hat sich um all unsere Wünsche persönlich und sofort gekümmert: den Pool abgedeckt, die Nutzung der Waschmaschine gezeigt, Restaurants im Ort (fußläufig erreichbar) empfohlen. Das Zimmer war sauber, gut ausgestattet.

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Daniel F Brennecke

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed in a room with a single queen sized bed. Extremely clean room. It was a little tight but you can make due with the microwave, toaster, and hot plate. At check in we got a small pitcher of fresh milk for tea and coffee that was a nice perk. Very quiet with a little rooster crow in the morning.

10

William

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

These quaint cabins are spectacularly clean with modern quality appliances. A perfect nights sleep in a secluded but convenient location. Try the The Cow Shed Restaurant! Never thought to find that good a dining experience in a little town like that.

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Mataki Motel

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio, Pets Not Allowed

Comfort Studio, Microwave

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Standard Studio, Private Bathroom, Mountain View

Luxury Studio, Mountain View (Executive Studio)

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Comfort Studio, Mountain View

Comfort Studio, Pets Not Allowed, Mountain View

Comfort Studio, Kitchenette, Mountain View

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