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Horse and Jockey Inn

2.5 star property
Guests raise a glass at the welcoming bar, challenge themselves in the arcade game room, or simply relax at this countryside retreat with helpful staff

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Horse and Jockey Inn offers a warm welcome and on-site dining for travelers. Visitors enjoy in-room WiFi and unwind in the arcade/game room after exploring nearby attractions. Free self-parking makes coming and going easy, while the attentive staff consistently impresses guests.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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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 Twin Beds

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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 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Queen Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Twin Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Matamata is home to Horse and Jockey Inn. Founders Park and Wairere Falls reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hobbiton Movie Set and Te Aroha Leisure Pools. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Grassroots Trust Velodrome, or consider a night out at The Red Barn. Visit our Matamata travel guide
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85 Arawa St, Matamata, Waikato, 3400

What's nearby

  • Karapiro lake panorama, Waikato, New Zealand
    Lake Karapiro
    15 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • New Zealand
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    20 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Mount Maunganui beach panorama
    Mount Maunganui
    55 min drive - 45.8 miles
  • Founders Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wairere Falls
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Green Dragon
    24 min drive
  • Te Poi
    8 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • KFC
    4 min walk
  • Sweet Painted Lady Cafe
    5 min drive

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, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • ATM/banking services, a billiards/pool table, 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
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

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 elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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?

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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Reviews

Horse and Jockey Inn Reviews

6.4

7.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 259 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bowen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy rooms that had clean linen. The communal bathrooms was also very clean. Older place but added bonus of having bar downstairs a good stop over for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly! Craig and Sunny were amazing! Great food, the cheese garlic toasties were my fav ☺️ great walking distance for Matamata info center for Hobbiton tour. Got back late and felt safe walking back in the dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

trudy

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

6/10 Okay

Katy

Liked: Staff & service
Great restaurant down stairs. Nice to have kitchen facilities, room was a bit small and very basic, but clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy location for a visit to Hobbiton and Matamata. Basic accommodation, with a comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathrooms were to be as expected for backpacking. When I checked in I was told that I would get new towles the next day but didn't. I asked around 4pm for new towels and was told they would let housekeeping know. When leaving around 5pm I was again told I'd have new towels. When I returned around 8:30pm I still did NOT have towels and staff were no longer available as the restaurant was closed. The staff were otherwise very pleasant and welcoming. Food in the restaurant was fenomenal! I had the lamb shank and it was my 1st time having lamb. It did not disappoint
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a good room for a family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Dewey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

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

8/10 Good

Scott

Bike lock up and access could be more accessible. The food in the restaurant was delicious and fair portions.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

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

David

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

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness
It was fine - relatively safe - a bit loud till late at night - but expected for being just above a pub. Rooms are pretty austere. I think a complementary water bottle or two would have been helpful during my late night search for water.
A view of the hotel frontage.
Young adults partying till the wee hours of the night directly across from my room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

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

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

John

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

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was clean and tidy in the room but only a fan that didnt move around. It was hot in the room and the linen looked aged. It was great walking distance to shops and good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Gail

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

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Disliked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Remsia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel from hell

The advert is all lies. There was no wifi. No kid friendly area. No climate controlled heating. No cleanliness. Its above an R18 casino bar with live music all night. The heating consists of a 4 fin oil heater. The shower hadnt been cleaned. And my kids found vaping device's and used covid tests under the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023