Horse and Jockey Inn

2.5 star property
Discover an ideal blend of relaxation and fun: raise a glass at the bar, then challenge yourself at the arcade or simply relax.

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

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 214
AED 289 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

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

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

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

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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 the neighborhood

Map
85 Arawa St, Matamata, Waikato, 3400

What's nearby

  • Founders Park - 2 min walk
  • Wairere Falls - 3 min drive
  • Firth Tower Museum - 4 min drive
  • Lake Karapiro - 16 min drive
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 22 min drive

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 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
  • 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.

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Horse and Jockey Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 225 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

patricia

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very hot and to small, you couldn't swing a cat in them.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Saikumar

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

4/10 Poor

Joseph

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was such a very lovely place to stay. Would recommend staying here again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They accidentally double charged us but 10 days later, we are still waiting for a refund or even a response to our reminder messages.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roger

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and very reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Yesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bar and hotel in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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

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

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

4/10 Poor

Stuart

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

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice food

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Apartment has no TV,fridge chairs and manager was rude
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

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

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Not quiet. Shared bathrooms & kitchen ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alfie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend this place to anyone. Just horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ants

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome little hotel on top of a great bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Stephanos

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Windows, bathroom and bed were catastrophic
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024