Horse and Jockey Inn
$63
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for Horse and Jockey Inn
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$63
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Horse and Jockey Inn average $59 in September, the cheapest month, and $65 in February, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $63 |
| February | $65 |
| March | $64 |
| April | $64 |
| May | $64 |
| June | $62 |
| July | $62 |
| August | $62 |
| September | $59 |
| October | $63 |
| November | $63 |
| December | $62 |
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Cheapest: September (~$59)
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional amenities at this hotel include a banquet hall and a vending machine.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional amenities at this hotel include a banquet hall and a vending machine.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
You can enjoy a meal at Horse and Jockey Inn serving the guests of Horse and Jockey Inn, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Location
With a stay at Horse and Jockey Inn in Matamata, you'll be steps from Founders Park and a 3-minute drive from Wairere Falls. This hotel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Hobbiton Movie Set and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Firth Tower Museum.
What's nearby
Founders Park(0.1 miles)
Wairere Falls(1.1 miles)
Firth Tower Museum(2.3 miles)
Matamata Golf Club(4.3 miles)
Hobbiton Movie Set(9.9 miles)
The Red Barn(10.5 miles)
Lake Karapiro(12 miles)
Waikato River(13.4 miles)
Te Waihou Walkway(18.6 miles)
Putaruru Timber Museum(20.4 miles)
Maungatautari Ecological Island(21 miles)
Te Aroha Leisure Pools(21.3 miles)
Te Aroha Museum(21.6 miles)
Mclaren Falls Park(21.6 miles)
Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park(23.7 miles)
Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)(37.8 miles)
Tauranga (TRG)(34.8 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
ATM / Cash Machine
Location
85 Arawa Street, Matamata, New Zealand
Founders Park (0.1 miles)
Wairere Falls (1.1 miles)
Firth Tower Museum (2.3 miles)
Matamata Golf Club (4.3 miles)
Hobbiton Movie Set (9.9 miles)
The Red Barn (10.5 miles)
Room options
2
Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom
Room details
1 Twin Bed
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
2
Family Room, Ensuite
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 4
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
3
Standard Double Room, Ensuite
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
2
Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
2
Standard Twin Room, Ensuite
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
6
Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
2
Family Room, Shared Bathroom
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 4
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
Guest reviews of Horse and Jockey Inn
7.6
Good
Based on 366 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
51%
Family
12%
Group
21%
Solo
14%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Horse and Jockey Inn, travelers describe basic, dated rooms, often small and sparsely equipped, sometimes with shared bathrooms and a kitchen, with late-night noise from the downstairs bar, but a handy location for Matamata and Hobbiton visits.
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What guests think
At Horse and Jockey Inn, travelers describe basic, dated rooms, often small and sparsely equipped, sometimes with shared bathrooms and a kitchen, with late-night noise from the downstairs bar, but a handy location for Matamata and Hobbiton visits.
Staff are often friendly and helpful, though cleanliness and responsiveness can be inconsistent. The on-site restaurant and bar draw repeated praise for tasty meals and value. Best for short, budget-minded stops rather than comfort-focused stays.
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Facilities
Basic setup with an active bar and restaurant downstairs, plus many rooms using shared bathrooms and a communal kitchen. No elevator is available, and Wi-Fi reliability is inconsistent.
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Katy
Nov 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great restaurant down stairs. Nice to have kitchen facilities, room was a bit small and very basic, but clean and comfortable
Great restaurant down stairs. Nice to have kitchen facilities, room was a bit small and very basic, but clean and comfortable
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Alexandra
Mar 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room wasn’t quite ready at the stated check in time — cleaners were still working upstairs. Also wasn’t an elevator that I was made aware of. Room was fine but had an odd smell to it, so I opened the window and turned on the fan. Communal fridge clearly hadn’t been cleaned. There was an open container of milk, crusty remains of a spill, and spoiled food. Unfortunately, there aren’t many options in town. Stayed here after an evening at Hobbiton and met several others staying at the hotel who had booked the same tour as me, so it was convenient to hang in the bar below until it closed.
Room wasn’t quite ready at the stated check in time — cleaners were still working upstairs. Also wasn’t an elevator that I was made aware of. Room was fine but had an odd smell to it, so I opened the window and turned on the fan. Communal fridge clearly hadn’t been cleaned. There was an open container of milk, crusty remains of a spill, and spoiled food. Unfortunately, there aren’t many options in town. Stayed here after an evening at Hobbiton and met several others staying at the hotel who had booked the same tour as me, so it was convenient to hang in the bar below until it closed.
2
Jeff
May 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Expedia fell victim to a scam with the misrepresented "Horse & Jockey Inn," which was not a proper lodging establishment but rather a makeshift accommodation within a second-floor strip mall converted into sleeping quarters. The room had minimal amenities, with only two ceiling light bulbs, one outlet that we could find and no bedside light. Laundry facilities were subpar, with a functioning washer but a broken dryer. Restrooms were communal, located down the hall from our room, and were dirty and moldy. The lack of basic necessities like toilet paper required direct intervention with the front desk. Additionally, parking was inadequate, and there were no elevators available.
Expedia fell victim to a scam with the misrepresented "Horse & Jockey Inn," which was not a proper lodging establishment but rather a makeshift accommodation within a second-floor strip mall converted into sleeping quarters. The room had minimal amenities, with only two ceiling light bulbs, one outlet that we could find and no bedside light. Laundry facilities were subpar, with a functioning washer but a broken dryer. Restrooms were communal, located down the hall from our room, and were dirty and moldy. The lack of basic necessities like toilet paper required direct intervention with the front desk. Additionally, parking was inadequate, and there were no elevators available.
2
Stacy Ann
Dec 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Basically a hostel. No a/c or working fan. Loud Bar below.
Basically a hostel. No a/c or working fan. Loud Bar below.
4
John
Mar 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
No TV, poor wifi, hot water ran out very quickly, no lift, doors hard to open with only 1 key, windows easily accessed from outside. On positive side, cleanish and quieter than expected. Close to restaurant and cafes.
No TV, poor wifi, hot water ran out very quickly, no lift, doors hard to open with only 1 key, windows easily accessed from outside. On positive side, cleanish and quieter than expected. Close to restaurant and cafes.
2
Chantelle
May 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Reader you should keep looking. Overpriced for what you get. Oversold on the website. Free wifi but free to everyone close enough to the inn so you can’t actually get a signal. No tv, no tea and coffee and no hot water. We were lucky enough to get a “bathroom” in the room. The place is extremely dated. We should have looked at other options.
Reader you should keep looking. Overpriced for what you get. Oversold on the website. Free wifi but free to everyone close enough to the inn so you can’t actually get a signal. No tv, no tea and coffee and no hot water. We were lucky enough to get a “bathroom” in the room. The place is extremely dated. We should have looked at other options.
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Ashley
Mar 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This property is really a hostel above the busiest bar and gaming parlour in town. Room shaking music each night and the shared bathroom was dirty the whole time. Rooms were very cramped. The only upside was the proximity to the bus stop
This property is really a hostel above the busiest bar and gaming parlour in town. Room shaking music each night and the shared bathroom was dirty the whole time. Rooms were very cramped. The only upside was the proximity to the bus stop
10
Adam
Jul 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The place was bare bones and simple, but clean, comfortable, and quiet. There was no heat so I had to use the extra blanket they provided. A cross between a motel and a hostel is a great way to describe it. Private room with shared everything else. That’s all I needed.
The place was bare bones and simple, but clean, comfortable, and quiet. There was no heat so I had to use the extra blanket they provided. A cross between a motel and a hostel is a great way to describe it. Private room with shared everything else. That’s all I needed.
6
Kathy
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Not quiet. Shared bathrooms & kitchen ok
Not quiet. Shared bathrooms & kitchen ok
8
Maikou
Sep 26, 2023
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Property is on top of a bar/restaurant so Friday and Saturday night will definitely be full of music and loud noises.
Property is on top of a bar/restaurant so Friday and Saturday night will definitely be full of music and loud noises.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is inconsistent: several reports of dirty or poorly maintained shared bathrooms and kitchen areas, stained showers, and occasional unwashed linens, alongside others who found rooms or bedding clean.
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Gail
Apr 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The bedroom and ensuite were moderately comfortable and clean. The communal kitchen needed a good clean, especially the table. The kitchen tea towels and dishcloth were filthy and need regular/daily replacement, if you want guests to complete the job of cleaning and putting away their own dishes,
The bedroom and ensuite were moderately comfortable and clean. The communal kitchen needed a good clean, especially the table. The kitchen tea towels and dishcloth were filthy and need regular/daily replacement, if you want guests to complete the job of cleaning and putting away their own dishes,
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Bill
Feb 10, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
No facilities at all in the room. No air conditioning, no TV. Shower/toilet area very badly stained and floor very dirty. Does not live up to it's advertisement.
No facilities at all in the room. No air conditioning, no TV. Shower/toilet area very badly stained and floor very dirty. Does not live up to it's advertisement.
4
Mason
Feb 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Check-in and check-out were quick and easy. The room was old and could use some touchups but not too bad. Fan provided helped with the lack of AC. Disappointing part was the cleanliness of one of the beds. The pillow case had hair on it and looked maybe like it was not washed from previous guest. Luckily there was another bed in the room that was clean. A lot of noise from the bar downstairs in the evening but it did not last past 12/1 am.
Check-in and check-out were quick and easy. The room was old and could use some touchups but not too bad. Fan provided helped with the lack of AC. Disappointing part was the cleanliness of one of the beds. The pillow case had hair on it and looked maybe like it was not washed from previous guest. Luckily there was another bed in the room that was clean. A lot of noise from the bar downstairs in the evening but it did not last past 12/1 am.
4
Rossé
Jan 6, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Tout était limite niveau hygiène.... Après pour le prix proposés, peut-être que la direction a décidé de pratiquer cette méthode de manque de propreté. Accueil correct du personnel.
Tout était limite niveau hygiène.... Après pour le prix proposés, peut-être que la direction a décidé de pratiquer cette méthode de manque de propreté. Accueil correct du personnel.
6
Alexandra
Mar 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room wasn’t quite ready at the stated check in time — cleaners were still working upstairs. Also wasn’t an elevator that I was made aware of. Room was fine but had an odd smell to it, so I opened the window and turned on the fan. Communal fridge clearly hadn’t been cleaned. There was an open container of milk, crusty remains of a spill, and spoiled food. Unfortunately, there aren’t many options in town. Stayed here after an evening at Hobbiton and met several others staying at the hotel who had booked the same tour as me, so it was convenient to hang in the bar below until it closed.
Room wasn’t quite ready at the stated check in time — cleaners were still working upstairs. Also wasn’t an elevator that I was made aware of. Room was fine but had an odd smell to it, so I opened the window and turned on the fan. Communal fridge clearly hadn’t been cleaned. There was an open container of milk, crusty remains of a spill, and spoiled food. Unfortunately, there aren’t many options in town. Stayed here after an evening at Hobbiton and met several others staying at the hotel who had booked the same tour as me, so it was convenient to hang in the bar below until it closed.
2
Jeff
May 14, 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Expedia fell victim to a scam with the misrepresented "Horse & Jockey Inn," which was not a proper lodging establishment but rather a makeshift accommodation within a second-floor strip mall converted into sleeping quarters. The room had minimal amenities, with only two ceiling light bulbs, one outlet that we could find and no bedside light. Laundry facilities were subpar, with a functioning washer but a broken dryer. Restrooms were communal, located down the hall from our room, and were dirty and moldy. The lack of basic necessities like toilet paper required direct intervention with the front desk. Additionally, parking was inadequate, and there were no elevators available.
Expedia fell victim to a scam with the misrepresented "Horse & Jockey Inn," which was not a proper lodging establishment but rather a makeshift accommodation within a second-floor strip mall converted into sleeping quarters. The room had minimal amenities, with only two ceiling light bulbs, one outlet that we could find and no bedside light. Laundry facilities were subpar, with a functioning washer but a broken dryer. Restrooms were communal, located down the hall from our room, and were dirty and moldy. The lack of basic necessities like toilet paper required direct intervention with the front desk. Additionally, parking was inadequate, and there were no elevators available.
8
Tony
Feb 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Basic property but great if you are just looking for a bed for the night. Very Clean and tidy and a restaurant and bar onsite.
Basic property but great if you are just looking for a bed for the night. Very Clean and tidy and a restaurant and bar onsite.
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Michael
Dec 8, 2022
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Stayed 19,327 nights
The shared toilets and showers weren’t the cleanest. Water pressure was terrible. And the supermarket across the road had a broken chiller/ freezer unit outside that made a loud whirring/ whining noise that would keep you up. The staff were friendly, and the location is excellent. Just need to up the maintenance and cleaning of the shower/ toilet blocks really
The shared toilets and showers weren’t the cleanest. Water pressure was terrible. And the supermarket across the road had a broken chiller/ freezer unit outside that made a loud whirring/ whining noise that would keep you up. The staff were friendly, and the location is excellent. Just need to up the maintenance and cleaning of the shower/ toilet blocks really
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Cecilia
Feb 14, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Personalen var jättetrevlig. Rummet var ok, men städningen var inte bra. Rummet var väldigt lyhört och en av dagarna spelades livemusik i baren, det lät som att vår säng stod mitt bland publiken! Det önskar vi hade framgått tydligare när vi bokade.
Personalen var jättetrevlig. Rummet var ok, men städningen var inte bra. Rummet var väldigt lyhört och en av dagarna spelades livemusik i baren, det lät som att vår säng stod mitt bland publiken! Det önskar vi hade framgått tydligare när vi bokade.
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Anette
Dec 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Smutsigt, högljutt, varmt. Inte trevlig personal. Smutsigt kök
Smutsigt, högljutt, varmt. Inte trevlig personal. Smutsigt kök
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Rooms
Rooms are dated and very basic, often small with limited amenities such as no TV or air conditioning; some are hostel-style with shared bathrooms. Expect significant noise from the bar below at night and patchy Wi-Fi.
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A.L
Dec 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It does not say that they have karaoke, DJ playing on Friday Saturday night that plays until 1am… rooms are located upstairs so it is very loud and the bass almost rocks your room.
It does not say that they have karaoke, DJ playing on Friday Saturday night that plays until 1am… rooms are located upstairs so it is very loud and the bass almost rocks your room.
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jean-hugues
Mar 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
If you try to sleep a saturday night, you will be in trouble with the music coming from the bar, very noisy until 12:00PM
If you try to sleep a saturday night, you will be in trouble with the music coming from the bar, very noisy until 12:00PM
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Gregory
May 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was fine - relatively safe - a bit loud till late at night - but expected for being just above a pub. Rooms are pretty austere. I think a complementary water bottle or two would have been helpful during my late night search for water.
It was fine - relatively safe - a bit loud till late at night - but expected for being just above a pub. Rooms are pretty austere. I think a complementary water bottle or two would have been helpful during my late night search for water.
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Robert
Feb 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms were very hot and to small, you couldn't swing a cat in them.
The rooms were very hot and to small, you couldn't swing a cat in them.
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Roger
Dec 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was basically a closet with 2 beds in it , no tv, no toilets (down the hall) no air conditioning, we didn’t stay we went somewhere else .
The room was basically a closet with 2 beds in it , no tv, no toilets (down the hall) no air conditioning, we didn’t stay we went somewhere else .
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Adam
Jul 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The place was bare bones and simple, but clean, comfortable, and quiet. There was no heat so I had to use the extra blanket they provided. A cross between a motel and a hostel is a great way to describe it. Private room with shared everything else. That’s all I needed.
The place was bare bones and simple, but clean, comfortable, and quiet. There was no heat so I had to use the extra blanket they provided. A cross between a motel and a hostel is a great way to describe it. Private room with shared everything else. That’s all I needed.
4
John
Nov 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room felt old & neglected. No air conditioning and toilet leaked not the floor. Bathroom tap loose n sink.
Room felt old & neglected. No air conditioning and toilet leaked not the floor. Bathroom tap loose n sink.
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Andrea
Jul 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
No kitchen facilities in room. No internet access or tv. Very small bathroom which had an opening at the back wall where we could clearly hear neighbours but at least it wasn’t a shared bathroom. Thin walls.
No kitchen facilities in room. No internet access or tv. Very small bathroom which had an opening at the back wall where we could clearly hear neighbours but at least it wasn’t a shared bathroom. Thin walls.
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marsha
Dec 8, 2022
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Stayed 19,333 nights
Too too noisy!
Too too noisy!
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Dan
Mar 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Pros: beds were nice, bathroom was very basic but met our needs Cons: no tv, no phone, no A/C (although it wasn't needed), no bedside lamps, no safety latch on door, noise from bar below (not too bad though) Just meets the bare minimum. The staff were nice.
Pros: beds were nice, bathroom was very basic but met our needs Cons: no tv, no phone, no A/C (although it wasn't needed), no bedside lamps, no safety latch on door, noise from bar below (not too bad though) Just meets the bare minimum. The staff were nice.
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly and welcoming. However, responses to issues (towels, refunds, late check-in) and after-hours support can be unreliable.
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Paul
Feb 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
They accidentally double charged us but 10 days later, we are still waiting for a refund or even a response to our reminder messages.
They accidentally double charged us but 10 days later, we are still waiting for a refund or even a response to our reminder messages.
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David
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were basic and a little dated, but clean. Was fine for the overnight we needed
Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were basic and a little dated, but clean. Was fine for the overnight we needed
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Sue
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tired facilities but comfortable. We had a two bedroom unit with ensuite. It was a bit noisy ( traffic and people outside). Lovely meal in the restaurant. Great checkin, pleasant and helpful staff.
Tired facilities but comfortable. We had a two bedroom unit with ensuite. It was a bit noisy ( traffic and people outside). Lovely meal in the restaurant. Great checkin, pleasant and helpful staff.
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Kelly
May 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, friendly staff. On the older side of things, but ok for our needs. Staff really helpful, took us to the door to showed us how to use entry lock, then took us upstairs explaining things on the way. Also found an extension lead for us to be able to use the heater. Suggest a blind in the bathroom for privacy and keeping warlth in.
Great location, friendly staff. On the older side of things, but ok for our needs. Staff really helpful, took us to the door to showed us how to use entry lock, then took us upstairs explaining things on the way. Also found an extension lead for us to be able to use the heater. Suggest a blind in the bathroom for privacy and keeping warlth in.
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Christine
Sep 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
No the kitchen let the over all place down. Staff exellent, bathrooms clean bedding great. Just not useful kitchen no kettle fridge grubby no tea coffee, but had good stay and would stay again
No the kitchen let the over all place down. Staff exellent, bathrooms clean bedding great. Just not useful kitchen no kettle fridge grubby no tea coffee, but had good stay and would stay again
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Joy
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff very friendly! Craig and Sunny were amazing! Great food, the cheese garlic toasties were my fav ☺️ great walking distance for Matamata info center for Hobbiton tour. Got back late and felt safe walking back in the dark.
Staff very friendly! Craig and Sunny were amazing! Great food, the cheese garlic toasties were my fav ☺️ great walking distance for Matamata info center for Hobbiton tour. Got back late and felt safe walking back in the dark.
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Ashley
Jan 29, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very basic room. Needed to request housekeeping and fresh towels. The bar downstairs incredibly noisy at night with the crowd exiting and shouting in the streets after closing making it very difficult to sleep. The cigarette smoke from downstairs also infiltrated the room making difficult to breathe properly. Friendly staff.
Very basic room. Needed to request housekeeping and fresh towels. The bar downstairs incredibly noisy at night with the crowd exiting and shouting in the streets after closing making it very difficult to sleep. The cigarette smoke from downstairs also infiltrated the room making difficult to breathe properly. Friendly staff.
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Kevin
May 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Do not stay here if you're planning on checking in late. I called the hotel a dozen times, no answer. I left them a message, emailed them, and contacted hotels.com and was unable to get late check in instructions despite the fact they say to contact them if you're going to check in late. I slept in the back of a Toyota Carolla because Harry Styles had the upper half of the north island entirely booked by the time I arrived and hotels.com gave me a measly $50 credit.
Do not stay here if you're planning on checking in late. I called the hotel a dozen times, no answer. I left them a message, emailed them, and contacted hotels.com and was unable to get late check in instructions despite the fact they say to contact them if you're going to check in late. I slept in the back of a Toyota Carolla because Harry Styles had the upper half of the north island entirely booked by the time I arrived and hotels.com gave me a measly $50 credit.
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Ronald
Jan 7, 2023
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Stayed 19,364 nights
Overall good, one staff member put a downer on the evening, the rest were great
Overall good, one staff member put a downer on the evening, the rest were great
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Sophia
Nov 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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 around 8:30pm I still did NOT have towels and staff were no longer available as the restaurant was closed. The staff were otherwise very pleasant and welcoming. Food in the restaurant was fenomenal! I had the lamb shank and it was my 1st time having lamb. It did not disappoint
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 around 8:30pm I still did NOT have towels and staff were no longer available as the restaurant was closed. The staff were otherwise very pleasant and welcoming. Food in the restaurant was fenomenal! I had the lamb shank and it was my 1st time having lamb. It did not disappoint
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Location
Convenient central base in Matamata, walkable to shops and the i-SITE, and handy for Hobbiton. Nighttime noise is common due to the pub setting.
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Mark
Jan 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Location and very reasonable prices
Location and very reasonable prices
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Dewey
Dec 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The food at the Horse and Jockey restaurant was excellent. So far, my favorite fish and chips, ever. There was no AC but the oscillating fan overcame that. The town was lively and lovely. Great stay.
The food at the Horse and Jockey restaurant was excellent. So far, my favorite fish and chips, ever. There was no AC but the oscillating fan overcame that. The town was lively and lovely. Great stay.
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Amy
Jan 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was clean and tidy in the room but only a fan that didnt move around. It was hot in the room and the linen looked aged. It was great walking distance to shops and good customer service
It was clean and tidy in the room but only a fan that didnt move around. It was hot in the room and the linen looked aged. It was great walking distance to shops and good customer service
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Joy
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff very friendly! Craig and Sunny were amazing! Great food, the cheese garlic toasties were my fav ☺️ great walking distance for Matamata info center for Hobbiton tour. Got back late and felt safe walking back in the dark.
Staff very friendly! Craig and Sunny were amazing! Great food, the cheese garlic toasties were my fav ☺️ great walking distance for Matamata info center for Hobbiton tour. Got back late and felt safe walking back in the dark.
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Alexandra
Dec 24, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Well located. Clean but worn. Seems a bit expensive for what it is.
Well located. Clean but worn. Seems a bit expensive for what it is.
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Kim
Feb 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Handy location for a visit to Hobbiton and Matamata. Basic accommodation, with a comfy bed.
Handy location for a visit to Hobbiton and Matamata. Basic accommodation, with a comfy bed.
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patricia
Nov 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Cute town and close for our visit to Hobbiton
Cute town and close for our visit to Hobbiton
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Ashley
Mar 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This property is really a hostel above the busiest bar and gaming parlour in town. Room shaking music each night and the shared bathroom was dirty the whole time. Rooms were very cramped. The only upside was the proximity to the bus stop
This property is really a hostel above the busiest bar and gaming parlour in town. Room shaking music each night and the shared bathroom was dirty the whole time. Rooms were very cramped. The only upside was the proximity to the bus stop
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Bryan
Jan 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
good location
good location
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Gary
Oct 21, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We found the Horse and Jockey and the town of Matamata a great base station for reaching a lot of attractions in this area. Hobbiton (Well worth seeing) only 15min away. Hamilton Gardens (well worth seeing) approximately 45min away. Mitai Māori Village (well worth seeing) approximately 50min away. Food at Horse and Jockey was great. Highly recommended their ribs. Thursday night was Karaoke night until 11pm. Band on Friday night to 12.30 am (bring ear plugs to sleep) Staff their are friendly and very helpful Room was a little bit hot. Didn’t use the fan in the room. No air conditioner
We found the Horse and Jockey and the town of Matamata a great base station for reaching a lot of attractions in this area. Hobbiton (Well worth seeing) only 15min away. Hamilton Gardens (well worth seeing) approximately 45min away. Mitai Māori Village (well worth seeing) approximately 50min away. Food at Horse and Jockey was great. Highly recommended their ribs. Thursday night was Karaoke night until 11pm. Band on Friday night to 12.30 am (bring ear plugs to sleep) Staff their are friendly and very helpful Room was a little bit hot. Didn’t use the fan in the room. No air conditioner
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Dining
On-site restaurant and bar food receive strong praise for taste and value, with several standout meals mentioned. Bar atmosphere can be lively late into the night.
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Sue
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tired facilities but comfortable. We had a two bedroom unit with ensuite. It was a bit noisy ( traffic and people outside). Lovely meal in the restaurant. Great checkin, pleasant and helpful staff.
Tired facilities but comfortable. We had a two bedroom unit with ensuite. It was a bit noisy ( traffic and people outside). Lovely meal in the restaurant. Great checkin, pleasant and helpful staff.
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Dewey
Dec 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The food at the Horse and Jockey restaurant was excellent. So far, my favorite fish and chips, ever. There was no AC but the oscillating fan overcame that. The town was lively and lovely. Great stay.
The food at the Horse and Jockey restaurant was excellent. So far, my favorite fish and chips, ever. There was no AC but the oscillating fan overcame that. The town was lively and lovely. Great stay.
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trudy
Jun 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent bar staff very efficient and happy
Excellent bar staff very efficient and happy
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Katy
Nov 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great restaurant down stairs. Nice to have kitchen facilities, room was a bit small and very basic, but clean and comfortable
Great restaurant down stairs. Nice to have kitchen facilities, room was a bit small and very basic, but clean and comfortable
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Steve
Jun 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very noisy on Saturday as there was a live DJ downstairs.😩😒🤔 The food from the bar/restaurant was very nice😊
Very noisy on Saturday as there was a live DJ downstairs.😩😒🤔 The food from the bar/restaurant was very nice😊
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Tony
Feb 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Basic property but great if you are just looking for a bed for the night. Very Clean and tidy and a restaurant and bar onsite.
Basic property but great if you are just looking for a bed for the night. Very Clean and tidy and a restaurant and bar onsite.
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Scott
Mar 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bike lock up and access could be more accessible. The food in the restaurant was delicious and fair portions.
Bike lock up and access could be more accessible. The food in the restaurant was delicious and fair portions.
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Brian
Dec 5, 2022
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Stayed 19,329 nights
Friendly staff and nice food
Friendly staff and nice food
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Sophia
Nov 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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 around 8:30pm I still did NOT have towels and staff were no longer available as the restaurant was closed. The staff were otherwise very pleasant and welcoming. Food in the restaurant was fenomenal! I had the lamb shank and it was my 1st time having lamb. It did not disappoint
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 around 8:30pm I still did NOT have towels and staff were no longer available as the restaurant was closed. The staff were otherwise very pleasant and welcoming. Food in the restaurant was fenomenal! I had the lamb shank and it was my 1st time having lamb. It did not disappoint
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Gary
Oct 21, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We found the Horse and Jockey and the town of Matamata a great base station for reaching a lot of attractions in this area. Hobbiton (Well worth seeing) only 15min away. Hamilton Gardens (well worth seeing) approximately 45min away. Mitai Māori Village (well worth seeing) approximately 50min away. Food at Horse and Jockey was great. Highly recommended their ribs. Thursday night was Karaoke night until 11pm. Band on Friday night to 12.30 am (bring ear plugs to sleep) Staff their are friendly and very helpful Room was a little bit hot. Didn’t use the fan in the room. No air conditioner
We found the Horse and Jockey and the town of Matamata a great base station for reaching a lot of attractions in this area. Hobbiton (Well worth seeing) only 15min away. Hamilton Gardens (well worth seeing) approximately 45min away. Mitai Māori Village (well worth seeing) approximately 50min away. Food at Horse and Jockey was great. Highly recommended their ribs. Thursday night was Karaoke night until 11pm. Band on Friday night to 12.30 am (bring ear plugs to sleep) Staff their are friendly and very helpful Room was a little bit hot. Didn’t use the fan in the room. No air conditioner
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Kelly
Jul 10, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
This property is terrible for noise at night and basically you can’t sleep! The bedding is not so clean and mattress is soft you can’t sleep feel the spring! Not good experience at all!
This property is terrible for noise at night and basically you can’t sleep! The bedding is not so clean and mattress is soft you can’t sleep feel the spring! Not good experience at all!
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Edmond
Jul 10, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The place is more like a backpackers inn. The room has no TV and the toilet/showers are shared.
The place is more like a backpackers inn. The room has no TV and the toilet/showers are shared.
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John
Jul 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Terrible parking spaces for guests
Terrible parking spaces for guests
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Roxie
May 21, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Trinia
May 5, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean. Restaurant was fantastic.
Very clean. Restaurant was fantastic.
FAQs about Horse and Jockey Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 1:30 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key attractions?
The hotel is located at 85 Arawa Street, Matamata, just steps from Founders Park and a 3-minute drive from Wairere Falls. It is approximately 9.9 miles from Hobbiton Movie Set and 2.2 miles from Firth Tower Museum.
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- 2026-12-17: 70.21466744794846USD
- 2026-12-18: 70.18466581268311USD
- 2026-12-19: 70.22466656866074USD
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The front desk is open daily from 11 AM - 9 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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