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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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lauren
9 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Megan
29 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Peter
10 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Bowen
8 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Sophia
13 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
More location infoYes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.
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.
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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