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Horse and Jockey Inn

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

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Horse and Jockey Inn

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

Overview of Horse and Jockey Inn

Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Your area essentials

Map
85 Arawa St, Matamata, Waikato, 3400
  • Popular LocationFounders Park2 min walk
  • Popular LocationWairere Falls3 min drive
  • Popular LocationHobbiton Movie Set22 min drive
  • AirportHamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)50 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Family Room, Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite

Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

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
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
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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 WiFi 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 - 2 min walk
  • Wairere Falls - 3 min drive
  • Matamata Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Lake Karapiro - 16 min drive
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 22 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Green Dragon Inn - 24 min drive
  • Kfc - 4 min walk
  • McDonald's - 5 min walk
  • Redoubt Bar & Eatery - 2 min walk
  • Ronnies Cafe & Bakery - 1 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, 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. Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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 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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® 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 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Horse and Jockey Inn on 3 May 2024 start from NZ$129.04, 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

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 188 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was such a very lovely place to stay. Would recommend staying here again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Carolyn Ott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
While there is no AC, there is a fan that works well. AC really wasn’t needed. No soap or shampoo in the shower so bring your own. Inexpensive place to stay for a night to visit Hobbiton.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was clean and tidy in the room but only a fan that didnt move around. It was hot in the room and the linen looked aged. It was great walking distance to shops and good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and very reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Letitia

Liked: Staff & service
I believe it said no stairs in accomodation. But there is a ight of starod
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jigen

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Francoise

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like a small room barely big enough for 2 single beds, bathroom the gents down the corridor, curtains in shreds and doesn't fit the window, above a noisy bar with music till 1 am an electric motor that ran flatout all night just outside the window then this is for you, not me never again . Oh it had wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023