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Horse and Jockey Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Matamata with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Balcony
Exterior
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
85 Arawa St, Matamata, Waikato, 3400
  • Founders Park
    2 min walk
  • Wairere Falls
    3 min drive
  • Firth Tower Museum
    4 min drive
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    48 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
Portable fan
Premium bedding
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
Portable fan
Premium bedding
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
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
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
Portable fan
Premium bedding
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
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Queen Room with Private Bathroom

Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 Wi-Fi 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 - 0.2 km
  • Wairere Falls - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Firth Tower Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Matamata Golf Club - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 22 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Dragon Inn - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chips N' Curry Matamata - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Redoubt Bar & Eatery - ‬2 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, a 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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

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.

National 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 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Horse and Jockey Inn on 6 Dec 2024 start from NZ$129.57, 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 Pilot Bay Beach (40.4 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. 33 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 214 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Alfie

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend this place to anyone. Just horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Had issues with heating which took a while to rectify.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This was a very basic accommodation, stiff beds and no frills in the room (no tv, extra linens, coffee pot etc). Safe and clean, though with writing on the walls and lots of dust. Staff were kind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No kitchen facilities in room. No internet access or tv. Very small bathroom which had an opening at the back wall where we could clearly hear neighbours but at least it wasn’t a shared bathroom. Thin walls.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was bare bones and simple, but clean, comfortable, and quiet. There was no heat so I had to use the extra blanket they provided. A cross between a motel and a hostel is a great way to describe it. Private room with shared everything else. That’s all I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sabai

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

RAJU

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

trudy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent bar staff very efficient and happy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ruhnish

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, friendly staff. On the older side of things, but ok for our needs. Staff really helpful, took us to the door to showed us how to use entry lock, then took us upstairs explaining things on the way. Also found an extension lead for us to be able to use the heater. Suggest a blind in the bathroom for privacy and keeping warlth in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexane

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chantelle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reader you should keep looking. Overpriced for what you get. Oversold on the website. Free wifi but free to everyone close enough to the inn so you can’t actually get a signal. No tv, no tea and coffee and no hot water. We were lucky enough to get a “bathroom” in the room. The place is extremely dated. We should have looked at other options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expedia fell victim to a scam with the misrepresented "Horse & Jockey Inn," which was not a proper lodging establishment but rather a makeshift accommodation within a second-floor strip mall converted into sleeping quarters. The room had minimal amenities, with only two ceiling light bulbs, one outlet that we could find and no bedside light. Laundry facilities were subpar, with a functioning washer but a broken dryer. Restrooms were communal, located down the hall from our room, and were dirty and moldy. The lack of basic necessities like toilet paper required direct intervention with the front desk. Additionally, parking was inadequate, and there were no elevators available.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jean

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Shaktisinh

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
lights were gone, shower hardly working. Motel is cheap $82 is not bad but good shower needed after work
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jocelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We would not recommend this property at all.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice play to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Beverley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Need a TV Was quite noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Gail

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The bedroom and ensuite were moderately comfortable and clean. The communal kitchen needed a good clean, especially the table. The kitchen tea towels and dishcloth were filthy and need regular/daily replacement, if you want guests to complete the job of cleaning and putting away their own dishes,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

David, Tannum sands

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were basic and a little dated, but clean. Was fine for the overnight we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No TV, poor wifi, hot water ran out very quickly, no lift, doors hard to open with only 1 key, windows easily accessed from outside. On positive side, cleanish and quieter than expected. Close to restaurant and cafes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Graeme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable beds Would have been nice to have a glass in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024