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Mataki Motels

3.0 star property
Family-friendly ski hotel with lazy river

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Garden
Aerial view
BBQ/picnic Area
Laundry room
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

Explore the area

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34 Hotham Street, Murchison, 7007
  • Murchison Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Boer War Memorial
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Murchison Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Murchison

A family-friendly stay in Murchison awaits you at Mataki Motels. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Murchison Museum and Boer War Memorial. Highlights at this ski hotel include free self-parking and a lazy river. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool as well as access to a playground. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. Continental breakfast is available. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Murchison hotel include Murchison Golf Club and Mauria River Valley.

What's nearby

  • Murchison Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Boer War Memorial - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Murchison Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Buller Gorge - 20 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Nelson Lakes National Park - 41 min drive - 49.1 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beechwoods Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mumma E’s - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Murchison Tea Rooms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rivers Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Cow Shed Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Mataki Motels

Family-friendly ski hotel with lazy river
Mataki Motels offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a lazy river, and a children's pool. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Mataki Motels. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Murchison hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Mataki Motels offers 16 accommodations. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 14 for adults and NZD 14 for children

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snowboarding

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night.

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 14 for adults and from NZD 14 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night

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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open on 20 October and close on 30 April.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Mataki Motels.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mataki Motels?

Mataki Motels offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Mataki Motels?

As of 13 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mataki Motels on 15 Sept 2025 start from NZ$168.00, 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 Mataki Motels?

Yep, Mataki Motels has a free self car park.

Does Mataki Motels have a pool?

Mataki Motels has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open from October 20 to April 30.

Does Mataki Motels have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is Mataki Motels family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and a lazy river, it's no surprise that Mataki Motels is a hit with families.

Does Mataki Motels serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is offered at Mataki Motels.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mataki Motels?

No, Mataki Motels does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mataki Motels?

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

Are pets allowed at Mataki Motels?

No, pets are not allowed.