Horse and Jockey Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Matamata with a restaurant and a bar

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

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The price is AED 221
AED 298 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

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

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

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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About the neighborhood

Map
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, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and a banquet hall
  • 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
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

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/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow menu
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

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

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 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.

Horse and Jockey Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 215 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

2/10 Terrible

Roger

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

4/10 Poor

Stuart

It's what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Katie

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

trudy

Traveled 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

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice play to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Beverley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Need a TV Was quite noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Gail

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

David, Tannum sands

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023