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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
Highlights
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
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom
Highlights
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
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
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
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
Highlights
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Twin Room with Private Bathroom
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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Queen Room with Private Bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Standard Double Room With Ensuite
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
About the neighborhood
85 Arawa St, Matamata, Waikato, 3400
What's nearby
Founders Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Wairere Falls - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Firth Tower Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Hobbiton Movie Set - 21 min drive - 18.1 km
Mount Maunganui - 60 min drive - 73.6 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
Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, an arcade/game room, and a bar at Horse and Jockey Inn. The on-site restaurant, Horse and Jockey Inn, serves dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Express check-out, a billiards/pool table, and luggage storage
ATM/banking services, a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Horse and Jockey Inn have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and portable fans
Shared bathrooms with in-room sink with hydromassage showers
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property 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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating 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
Is Horse and Jockey Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Horse and Jockey Inn?
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Horse and Jockey Inn?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Horse and Jockey Inn?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Horse and Jockey Inn located?
Situated in Matamata, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Founders Park and Wairere Falls. Firth Tower Museum is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.
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Horse and Jockey Inn Reviews
Reviews
6.4
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Pros: beds were nice, bathroom was very basic but met our needs
Cons: no tv, no phone, no A/C (although it wasn't needed), no bedside lamps, no safety latch on door, noise from bar below (not too bad though)
Just meets the bare minimum.
The staff were nice.
Dan
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Scott
4 March 2025
Bike lock up and access could be more accessible. The food in the restaurant was delicious and fair portions.
Scott
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sue
17 March 2025
Tired facilities but comfortable. We had a two bedroom unit with ensuite. It was a bit noisy ( traffic and people outside). Lovely meal in the restaurant. Great checkin, pleasant and helpful staff.
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
Des
31 March 2025
Really?
It's what you'd expect of an in modernized 1950s hotel.
The room I was in cost 140 for the night.
Ensuuite with leaking taps,dirty toilet brush water,no bedside lamp,no radio,no television.
Over priced.
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)
This property's accommodation needs significant updating, whilst the bedding was clean, the general appearance of the room was shabby, the curtains were halfway down the windows, the window latches were broken, so we could not close them to block out any noise or the street lights right outside the window. The cost didn't not match the accommodation. I'm unlikely to recommend this to anyone, unless they need urgent one night accommodation and there is nothing else available.