Horse and Jockey Inn | Hotel in Matamata

6.6 (424 Reviews) |  3 Bathrooms  19 Guests
Matamata Hotel | Horse and Jockey Inn

Hotel in Matamata

Located in central Matamata, 20 minutes' drive from the Hobbiton movie set, Horse and Jockey Inn offers 50 MB of free Wi-Fi. The on-site family restaurant includes a range of gluten-free and vegetarian options. The carpeted rooms each come with queen or single beds and include towels. Shared bathroom facilities are provided, while some rooms include a private bathroom. There is a shared kitchenette with a refrigerator, a microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. Horse and Jockey Inn Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner 7 days per week from 11:00, and there is live music including DJ's on Friday and Saturday nights until 01:00. Guests can play billiards, enjoy casual bar snacks and share a drink in the courtyard garden. The Inn is close to various attractions including Skydive Waikato and Matamata Golf Club, which are a 12-minute drive away. Matamata Racecourse is a 5-minute drive away, while a 9-minute drive leads to the stunning Wairere Water Falls.

Horse and Jockey Inn is located in Matamata.

This 14 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, Designated Smoking Area, Balcony/Terrace, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 424 reviews with the average score of 6.6 . Coming to Matamata and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Coffee house on site
  • Restaurant
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Happy hour
  • Game room
  • Live music/Performance
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Darts
  • Casino
  • Public Bath
  • Bar crawls
  • Hiking
  • Pool table
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
Guest Services
  • ATM on site
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Private check-in/out
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Baggage storage
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • Security alarm
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Cashless payment available
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please note that there is live music at the property until 01:00 on friday and saturday nights. guests may experience noise from this.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
6.93
Location:
8.45
Staff:
7.96
Facilities:
6.39
Comfort:
7.07
Cleanliness:
7.06
William
Dec 28, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Good receptionist
Summary: Good enough
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 10 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Shared bathroom, Shared toilet

General

Carpeted, Fan, Heating

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 12 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Shared bathroom, Shared toilet

General

Carpeted, Fan, Heating

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 15 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Toilet

General

Carpeted, Fan, Heating

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Shared bathroom, Shared toilet

General

Carpeted, Fan, Heating

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Queen Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Queen Room with Private Bathroom

Bathroom

Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Toilet

General

Carpeted, Fan, Heating

Bedroom

Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Family Room with Bathroom
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 36 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Family Room with Bathroom

Bathroom

Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Toilet

General

Carpeted, Fan, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Family Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 22 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Towels, Shared bathroom, Shared toilet

General

Carpeted, Fan, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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