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Horse And Jockey Inn

Matamata · Hotel ★★

Overview

Enjoy the convenience of complimentary Wi-Fi and an arcade/game room, along with terrace views. Dine at the onsite Horse and Jockey Inn restaurant, grab a snack at the deli, or relax with a drink at the bar/lounge. The hotel also offers express check-out, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services. Free self-parking is available. The 16 guestrooms feature a shared/communal kitchen and a private bathroom with a shower. Located in Matamata, the Horse and Jockey Inn is steps from Founders Park and a short drive from Wairere Falls. This hotel is also within easy reach of Hobbiton Movie Set (15. 9 km) and Lake Karapiro (19. 4 km).

Rooms

  • Double room, up to 4 guests
  • Family room, up to 8 guests
  • Twin room, up to 4 guests

Facilities

Facilities

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour (13:00–20:30)
  • Check-out hour (10:00)
  • Wi-fi
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room

Catering

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Entertainment & pools

  • Game room

Sports

  • Billiards

Business

  • Meeting room

Meals

  • Snacks

Good to know

  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age (18)

At a glance and nearby

Total number of rooms
16

How far from Fiordland

  • Queenstown airport993 km
  • Milford Sound1005 km
  • Te Anau1078 km
  • Manapouri (for Doubtful Sound)1096 km
  • Invercargill1135 km

Straight-line distances, not road or driving time. In Fiordland roads wind around lakes and mountains and the real drive is longer; plan the journey with a current map and check the road status before you set out.

This place sits in North Island. The gateways section of the guide explains the road from Queenstown and Invercargill to Te Anau.

Contact and map

85 Arawa St
3400 Matamata

Oscalyden does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-09-13.