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Horse and Jockey Inn


Amenities

  • Parking

  • Restaurant

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Housekeeping

  • Banquet Facilities

  • ATM / Cash Machine

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Property description

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.
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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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Facilities

Basic

Cleanliness

Inconsistent

Rooms

Dated

Service

Friendly

Location

Convenient

Dining

Tasty

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lauren

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9 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Do not stay here! This is terrible lodging accommodation above a pub! It's very outdated old and does not feel clean. Had a ensuite room and for the money I paid was very disappointing. When it said oh this is a pub the music isn't loud yiu won't here it. I could hear the music if it was in my room after midnight the music finally turned off! This should be advertised that this is a noisy pub!
Do not stay here! This is terrible lodging accommodation above a pub! It's very outdated old and does not feel clean. Had a ensuite room and for the money I paid was very disappointing. When it said oh this is a pub the music isn't loud yiu won't here it. I could hear the music if it was in my room after midnight the music finally turned off! This should be advertised that this is a noisy pub!

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Megan

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29 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a fine place to spend the night. It smelled like smoke and there were loud noises at night- I think there was a drunk person stumbling around. Bathrooms are shared. The facility itself is a bit older and outdated.
It was a fine place to spend the night. It smelled like smoke and there were loud noises at night- I think there was a drunk person stumbling around. Bathrooms are shared. The facility itself is a bit older and outdated.

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Peter

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10 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay.only complaint was very noisy untill midnight. Music one side of hotel. Traffic other side.
We enjoyed our stay.only complaint was very noisy untill midnight. Music one side of hotel. Traffic other side.

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Bowen

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8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cosy rooms that had clean linen. The communal bathrooms was also very clean. Older place but added bonus of having bar downstairs a good stop over for the night.
Cosy rooms that had clean linen. The communal bathrooms was also very clean. Older place but added bonus of having bar downstairs a good stop over for the night.

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Sophia

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13 Nov 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

85 Arawa Street, Matamata, New Zealand

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.

Founders Park(0.1 Miles)

Wairere Falls(1.1 Miles)

Firth Tower Museum(2.3 Miles)

Matamata Golf Club(4.3 Miles)

Wairere Falls(9.5 Miles)

Hobbiton Movie Set(9.9 Miles)

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Property policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 13:30 to 21:00

Before 10:00


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Yes, 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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