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Horse and Jockey Inn

2.5 star property
Matamata hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Balcony
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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
At Horse and Jockey Inn, enjoy a warm welcome with dinner at the on-site restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind in the arcade/game room or explore nearby attractions with free self parking. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free self parking
  • Snack bar/deli
The current price is $60
$80 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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  • 2 Twin Beds

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
85 Arawa St, Matamata, Waikato, 3400

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 46 min drive
  • 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

When visiting Matamata, Horse and Jockey Inn is a great choice to consider. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Horse and Jockey Inn, which serves dinner. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English
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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Terrace
  • Arcade/game room
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Portable fan

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Special features

Dining

Horse and Jockey Inn - This family restaurant serves dinner only.
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Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

Does Horse and Jockey Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Horse and Jockey Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Horse and Jockey Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Horse and Jockey Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Horse and Jockey Inn?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Horse and Jockey Inn and nearby?

Horse and Jockey Inn has an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near Horse and Jockey Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Horse and Jockey Inn.

What's the area around Horse and Jockey Inn like?

Horse and Jockey Inn is located a short 2-minute walk from Founders Park.

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Horse and Jockey Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

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

8/10 Very good

Cute town and close for our visit to Hobbiton
patricia, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Noisy night
If you try to sleep a saturday night, you will be in trouble with the music coming from the bar, very noisy until 12:00PM
jean-hugues, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The food at the Horse and Jockey restaurant was excellent. So far, my favorite fish and chips, ever. There was no AC but the oscillating fan overcame that. The town was lively and lovely. Great stay.
Dewey, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Noisy and run down
Don't stay here if you want to get a good night's sleep, half the rooms are over inns beer garden which blasts music til gone midnight (like so loud the bass is distorted loud)
Callum, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great restaurant down stairs. Nice to have kitchen facilities, room was a bit small and very basic, but clean and comfortable
Katy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was such a very lovely place to stay. Would recommend staying here again .
Tina, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Basically a hostel. No a/c or working fan. Loud Bar below.
Stacy Ann, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent bar staff very efficient and happy
trudy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location and very reasonable prices
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice bar and hotel in a quiet neighborhood.
Yesh, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not great but not many options
Room wasn’t quite ready at the stated check in time — cleaners were still working upstairs. Also wasn’t an elevator that I was made aware of. Room was fine but had an odd smell to it, so I opened the window and turned on the fan. Communal fridge clearly hadn’t been cleaned. There was an open container of milk, crusty remains of a spill, and spoiled food. Unfortunately, there aren’t many options in town. Stayed here after an evening at Hobbiton and met several others staying at the hotel who had booked the same tour as me, so it was convenient to hang in the bar below until it closed.
Alexandra, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

good location
Bryan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Friendly staff and nice food

8/10 Very good

Handy location for a visit to Hobbiton and Matamata. Basic accommodation, with a comfy bed.
Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice play to stay
Anthony, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The room was basically a closet with 2 beds in it , no tv, no toilets (down the hall) no air conditioning, we didn’t stay we went somewhere else .
Roger, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Awesome little hotel on top of a great bar.
Ants, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Basic property but great if you are just looking for a bed for the night. Very Clean and tidy and a restaurant and bar onsite.
Tony, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

It's what you pay for.
Stuart, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The family woke up early the next morning because the beds were uncomfortable and they were ready to get out of there. The rooms were very dated and there were limited amenities. It was definitely a reminder for us to read the reviews better next time.
Stacey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was a good room for a family
Bren, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Katie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice comfortable beds Would have been nice to have a glass in the bathroom
Graeme, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not quiet. Shared bathrooms & kitchen ok
Kathy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property was conveniently located to all amenities to the surrounding area.
Annette, 1-night trip