Matariki Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Motel in Te Awamutu with free parking

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Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
Executive Studio, 1 King Bed
Property entrance
Front of property
Studio, Multiple Beds | Courtyard view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov

Explore the area

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425 Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu, 3800
  • Place, Rose Garden
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Awamutu Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystery Creek Events Centre
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

One-Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Te Awamutu

At Matariki Motor Lodge you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Rose Garden and Te Awamutu Museum. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and dry cleaning/laundry services. Continental breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Te Awamutu motel include St Paul's Church and Alphra Lavenders.

What's nearby

  • Rose Garden - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Te Awamutu Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mystery Creek Events Centre - 23 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Lake Karapiro - 28 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Waikato Hospital - 30 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Viands Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Good Sushi - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kiwi Pies - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Redoubt - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Matariki Motor Lodge

Motel in Te Awamutu with free parking
As a guest of Matariki Motor Lodge, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Te Awamutu motel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Matariki Motor Lodge offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation is furnished with desks and dining tables. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 21 for adults and NZD 21 for children

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 29 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 21 for adults and from NZD 21 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 29 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Service fee: 2 per cent
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Matariki Motor Lodge Te Awamutu
Matariki Motor Te Awamutu
Matariki Motor
Matariki Motor Lodge Motel
Matariki Motor Lodge Te Awamutu
Matariki Motor Lodge Motel Te Awamutu

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Matariki Motor Lodge?

Matariki Motor Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Matariki Motor Lodge?

As of 30 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matariki Motor Lodge on 31 Oct 2025 start from AU$163.29, 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 Matariki Motor Lodge?

Yep, Matariki Motor Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Matariki Motor Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Matariki Motor Lodge?

No, Matariki Motor Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Matariki Motor Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Matariki Motor Lodge?

Dogs are welcome at Matariki Motor Lodge, with dog exercise areas on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.