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Horse and Jockey Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Matamata with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Dinner served
Interior
Exterior
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July

Explore the area

Map
85 Arawa St, Matamata, Waikato, 3400
  • Founders Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Wairere Falls
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Hobbiton Movie Set
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Matamata

At Horse and Jockey Inn you'll be steps from Founders Park and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Wairere Falls. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The family restaurant, Horse and Jockey Inn, is open for dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .With a stay at this Matamata hotel, you'll be 15.9 km (9.9 mi) from Hobbiton Movie Set.

What's nearby

  • Founders Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wairere Falls - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Firth Tower Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 21 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 60 min drive - 73.6 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Dragon Inn - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chips N' Curry Matamata - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Redoubt Bar & Eatery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Horse and Jockey Inn

Hotel in Matamata with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Horse and Jockey Inn. Self parking is free.

This Matamata hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Horse and Jockey Inn offers 16 accommodations with portable fans. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Horse and Jockey Inn

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Horse Jockey Inn Matamata
Horse Jockey Inn
Horse Jockey Matamata
Horse and Jockey Inn Hotel
Horse and Jockey Inn Matamata
Horse and Jockey Inn Hotel Matamata

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Horse and Jockey Inn?

Horse and Jockey Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Horse and Jockey Inn?

As of 5 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Horse and Jockey Inn on 15 July 2025 start from AU$129.17, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Horse and Jockey Inn?

Yep, Horse and Jockey Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Horse and Jockey Inn?

The closest beach to Horse and Jockey Inn is Omokoroa Beach (31.5 km).

What makes Horse and Jockey Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Horse and Jockey Inn.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Horse and Jockey Inn?

No, Horse and Jockey Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Horse and Jockey Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Horse and Jockey Inn?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Horse and Jockey Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Horse and Jockey Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 242 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Did not feel safe so I didn’t end up staying. There were undesirable people and the shared bathrooms made me not want to have to walk down the hall way by myself. If my husband was there I would put up with it. I didn’t realise this particular room did not have a bathroom. It was clean enough but yeah I didn’t feel safe. My key was put back in the return within 15 minutes and I left. The staff member seemed annoyed by my checking in and I was told she’s leaving in 20 minutes so if I needed something it had to be quick. I ended up on a friends couch back in Morrinsville.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Des

Business traveller

Really?

It's what you'd expect of an in modernized 1950s hotel. The room I was in cost 140 for the night. Ensuuite with leaking taps,dirty toilet brush water,no bedside lamp,no radio,no television. Over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan, Shawnee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

jean-hugues

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Noisy 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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with group
Bike lock up and access could be more accessible. The food in the restaurant was delicious and fair portions.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not great but not many options

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bethann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Callum

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy and run down

Don't stay here if you want to get a good night's sleep, half the rooms are over inns beer garden which blasts music til gone midnight (like so loud the bass is distorted loud)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph, Waikiki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was extremely tiny with hardly any room for luggage. Bathroom was the same. Never seen a sink so tiny. There was no bathmat or handtowel, even when I asked for one. There was also no lid on the toilet - very unhygienic. For such an expensive room it was a real disappointment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very hot and to small, you couldn't swing a cat in them.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They accidentally double charged us but 10 days later, we are still waiting for a refund or even a response to our reminder messages.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kara

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Saikumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Apartment has no TV,fridge chairs and manager was rude
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dewey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stacy Ann

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basically a hostel. No a/c or working fan. Loud Bar below.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roger

Travelled with partner
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Katy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great restaurant down stairs. Nice to have kitchen facilities, room was a bit small and very basic, but clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family woke up early the next morning because the beds were uncomfortable and they were ready to get out of there. The rooms were very dated and there were limited amenities. It was definitely a reminder for us to read the reviews better next time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute town and close for our visit to Hobbiton
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024