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Located in central Matamata, 20 minutes' drive from the Hobbiton movie set, Horse and Jockey Inn offers 50 MB of free Wi-Fi. The on-site family restaurant includes a range of gluten-free and vegetarian options. The carpeted rooms each come with queen or single beds and include towels. Shared bathroom facilities are provided, while some rooms include a private bathroom. There is a shared kitchenette with a refrigerator, a microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. Horse and Jockey Inn Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner 7 days per week from 11:00, and there is live music including DJ's on Friday and Saturday nights until 01:00. Guests can play billiards, enjoy casual bar snacks and share a drink in the courtyard garden. The Inn is close to various attractions including Skydive Waikato and Matamata Golf Club, which are a 12-minute drive away. Matamata Racecourse is a 5-minute drive away, while a 9-minute drive leads to the stunning Wairere Water Falls.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.9
Facilities
6.4
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.0
Value for money
6.9
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.3
Low score for Matamata
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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local

Amenities of Horse and Jockey Inn

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Casino
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Private check-in/out
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Public Bath
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 1:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash Debit card Horse and Jockey Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is live music at the property until 01:00 on Friday and Saturday nights. Guests may experience noise from this.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Horse and Jockey Inn

  • Check-in at Horse and Jockey Inn is from 1:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Horse and Jockey Inn is 800 feet from the center of Matamata. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Horse and Jockey Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at Horse and Jockey Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Horse and Jockey Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Casino
    • Darts
    • Live music/Performance
    • Walking tours
    • Public Bath
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Bar crawls
    • Happy hour

  • Room options at Horse and Jockey Inn include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Family