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Horse and Jockey Inn 
85 Arawa StSee map₹ 7,235.31per night
This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 18 Sep
Top reasons for booking
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.
Popular facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Free parking
Exploring the area
Matamata isite Visitor Information Centre, 200m, About 3 mins from hotel by footFounders Park, 300m, About 4 mins from hotel by foot2
Family Room, Shared Bathroom
Multiple beds
4
Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
1 double bed or bigger
12 m²
7
Queen Room with Private Bathroom
1 double bed or bigger
16 m²
Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
2 beds
4
Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom
1 single bed
3
Standard Double Room, Ensuite
1 double bed or bigger
Standard Twin Room, Ensuite
2 beds
2
Family Room, Ensuite
Multiple beds
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3.2/5.0
Good
272 reviewsLocation
0.0
Services offered
3.7
Cleanliness
3.1
Atmosphere & facilities
3.0
All
4.5+
3.0+
Reviewed: 21 May 2026
3.0/5.0
GoodStayed with partner
For the price,I was surprised at the room.offered: old,tired small. Grateful it was close to our bus stop as we were not driving. No glasses in room. Pub downstairs great food and service. Would not recommend this accommodation if stairs are a problem- long flight up.
Reviewed: 5 May 2026
5.0/5.0
FantasticSolo stay
Very clean. Restaurant was fantastic.
Reviewed: 26 Mar 2026
3.0/5.0
GoodStayed with partner
The location was great. The hotel downstairs was lovely and the meal was excellent. But our accommodation was very basic with hardly enough room for our luggage. The door handle was loose and some effort was required to unlock it. The ensuite was tiny. There were no other amenities in the room. A small kitchen was provided at the other end of the corridor. There was no kettle so water for tea and coffee had to be heated in the microwave. There was a small table and a couple of chairs in the kitchen. Parking was either behind the hotel, if there was room or on the street.
Reviewed: 11 Mar 2026
3.0/5.0
GoodStayed with family
The internet was not strong or fast, and the photos of the rooms are not current, the property is convenient in its location but the condition of the rooms and hotel is very run down.
Reviewed: 9 Feb 2026
1.0/5.0
Below averageSolo stay · For leisure
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!
Reviewed: 29 Dec 2025
3.0/5.0
GoodSolo stay · For leisure
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.
Reviewed: 10 Dec 2025
4.0/5.0
GreatStayed with friends · For leisure
We enjoyed our stay.only complaint was very noisy untill midnight. Music one side of hotel. Traffic other side.
Reviewed: 8 Dec 2025
4.0/5.0
GreatStayed with family · For leisure
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.
Reviewed: 13 Nov 2025
4.0/5.0
GreatSolo stay · For leisure
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
Reviewed: 8 Nov 2025
2.0/5.0
Below averageStayed with partner · For leisure
Room felt old & neglected. No air conditioning and toilet leaked not the floor. Bathroom tap loose n sink.
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