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Located in central Matamata, 20 minutes' drive from the Hobbiton movie set, Horse and Jockey Inn offers 50 MB of free Wi-Fi. The on-site family restaurant includes a range of gluten-free and vegetarian options. The carpeted rooms each come with queen or single beds and include towels. Shared bathroom facilities are provided, while some rooms include a private bathroom. There is a shared kitchenette with a refrigerator, a microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. Horse and Jockey Inn Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner 7 days per week from 11:00, and there is live music including DJ's on Friday and Saturday nights until 01:00. Guests can play billiards, enjoy casual bar snacks and share a drink in the courtyard garden. The Inn is close to various attractions including Skydive Waikato and Matamata Golf Club, which are a 12-minute drive away. Matamata Racecourse is a 5-minute drive away, while a 9-minute drive leads to the stunning Wairere Water Falls.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.0
Facilities
6.3
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.1
Value for money
6.6
Location
8.4
Free Wifi
8.0
Low score for Matamata

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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local

Amenities of Horse and Jockey Inn

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Casino
  • Game room

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Private check-in/out
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Public Bath

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Horse and Jockey Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 1:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is live music at the property until 01:00 on Friday and Saturday nights. Guests may experience noise from this.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Horse and Jockey Inn

  • Horse and Jockey Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • The prices at Horse and Jockey Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Horse and Jockey Inn is 800 feet from the center of Matamata. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Horse and Jockey Inn include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Family
  • Check-in at Horse and Jockey Inn is from 1:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Horse and Jockey Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Casino
    • Darts
    • Live music/Performance
    • Walking tours
    • Public Bath
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Bar crawls
    • Happy hour