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Horse and Jockey Inn

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
85 Arawa St, Matamata, Waikato, 3400
  • Founders Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Wairere Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hobbiton Movie Set
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

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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 this property

Horse and Jockey Inn

Hotel in Matamata with restaurant and bar/lounge
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and an arcade/games room are on-site.
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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Horse and Jockey Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Founders Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a terrace and an ATM
  • Steps from Founders Park and a 3-minute drive from Wairere Falls
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.

Horse and Jockey Inn – This family restaurant only serves dinner.

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

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 lift

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 at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 11 AM - 9 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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
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Horse and Jockey Inn Hotel
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Horse and Jockey Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 231 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Stacy Ann

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basically a hostel. No a/c or working fan. Loud Bar below.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roger

Travelled with partner
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Katy

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute town and close for our visit to Hobbiton
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Stuart

It's what you pay for.
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

Kathy

Not quiet. Shared bathrooms & kitchen ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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