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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
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
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
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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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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Wairere Falls - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Firth Tower Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Matamata Golf Club - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
Hobbiton Movie Set - 22 min drive - 15.9 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 vending machine, and meeting rooms
A billiards/pool table, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
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.
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 233 reviews
10 - Excellent
35
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 233 reviews
8 - Good
72
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 233 reviews
6 - Okay
56
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 233 reviews
4 - Poor
43
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 233 reviews
2 - Terrible
27
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
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.
Sue
Stayed 1 night 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.
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
6/10 Okay
Katy
20 November 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Great restaurant down stairs. Nice to have kitchen facilities, room was a bit small and very basic, but clean and comfortable
Basically a hostel. No a/c or working fan. Loud Bar below.
Stacy Ann
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
Joseph
18 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was extremely tiny with hardly any room for luggage. Bathroom was the same. Never seen a sink so tiny.
There was no bathmat or handtowel, even when I asked for one.
There was also no lid on the toilet - very unhygienic.
For such an expensive room it was a real disappointment.
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Katie
5 August 2024
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.