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Motels

	Broadway Motel
	128 Broadway, Matamata
	p	(07) 888 8482
	f	(07) 888 8277
	e	broadwaymotel@xtra.co.nz
	w	www.broadwaymatamata.co.nz
Matamata’s most central motel, located in the centre of town with dining facilities next door. 20 selfcontained units, standard, deluxe and executive, set in large garden setting. Two access units. Double glazing, broadband and spabaths. Private spa and swimming pools. Large children’s playground and computer kiosk.

	Maple Lodge Motel
	11 Mangawhero Road, Matamata
	p	(07) 888 8764, 0800 73 76 76 for reservations
	f	(07) 888 8764
	e	maplelodge@xtra.co.nz
	w	www.maplelodgemotel.co.nz
A quiet motel surrounded by a unique garden setting with ample off road parking. Only one minute to town, making the motel easily accessible to local cafés and restaurants. All units are fully self-contained with own cooking facilities. Perfectly suited for family groups. All units smokefree. Swimming pool and barbeque area, plus children’s playground.

	O'Reilly's Motel
	187 Firth Street, Matamata
	p	(07) 888 9126, 0800 358 352 for reservations
	f	(07) 888 9127
	e	info@oreillys.co.nz
	w	www.oreillys.co.nz
O’Reilly’s is Matamata’s newest motel, featuring 14 modern and spacious deluxe units (some with bubble baths); including two paraplegic units. Fully catered conference facilities for 25-30 people. Complimentary sauna and barbeque available. Two minutes from town centre, only 800m from the racecourse.

	Southern Belle Guest Suite
	101 Firth Street, Matamata
	p	(07) 888 5518
	f	(07) 888 5542
	e	enquiries@southernbelle.co.nz
Located close to the heart of the town, Southern Belle is one of Matamata’s finest homes. The Guest Suite offers elegant, private accommodation and consists of double, twin, single, bathroom and lounge.

	Tower Lodge Motel
	Tower Road, Matamata
	p	(07) 888 6112, 0800 656 112 for reservations
	f	(07) 888 6112
	e	towerlodgematamata@xtra.co.nz
A small seven unit complex. Clean and comfortable in a quiet country setting three minutes from the town centre. The closest motel to the Matamata Golf Course and Opal Hot Springs.

Farm Stays

	Camellia Cottage
	398 Hinuera Road, RD2, Matamata
	p	(07) 888 1694
	f	(07) 888 1650
	e	w.j.ewen@xtra.co.nz
Hosts Bill and Jane Ewen. Quiet pretty cottage in garden setting with rural views. Situated 6kms from Matamata. Two rooms with a double bed in each and adjoining bathroom. TV, Sky, DVD and telephone. Farm animals include a pet sheep, goats, calves, ponies, dogs, cats and dove. Non-smoking.

		Chestnut Lane Cottage
		4 Chestnut Lane, Matamata
		p	(07) 888 5173
		m	(021) 105 1927
		e	kjday@xtra.co.nz
A lovely self contained cottage with its own deck and beautiful rural outlook only 5 minutes drive from the Matamata township. The cottage has a Queen bed, walk in wardrobe , separate bathroom, and kitchen facilities. Evening meals arranged on request. There are also two double rooms in the properties modern large home.

	Greenhills B&B
	168B Henry Watson Rd, RD 2, Matamata
	p	(07) 888 7034
	f	(07) 888 7037
	e	derek.kath@farmside.co.nz
A semi self-contained unit with queen bed and a further unit with shared facilities which sleep 2 in single beds. Dinner by prior arrangement at $30 per head. The unit is separate from the house and is set in a tranquil garden setting on a 65acre working lifestyle block 6km from Matamata close to Hobbiton. Swimming pool available in the summer. During spring we rear 700-800 calves.

	Hobbiton Movie Set Farmstay
	27 Gunn Road, Matamata
	p	(07) 888 7882
	f	(07) 888 7368
	e	gordon_sue.mckenzie@xtra.co.nz
The McKenzie family welcome guests to their spacious six bedroom home situated on 30 acres of rolling farmland, stocked with beef and sheep. A short five minute drive from Matamata. Will pickup from the town centre. Lunch and dinner available by prior arrangement. Sky TV, tennis court with lights.

	Jellicoe Stables and Farmstay
	16 Jellicoe Road, Matamata
	p	(07) 888 6952
	txt	(07) 888 6987
	e	coralandkevin@paradise.net.nz
	w	www.matamata-info.co.nz/jellicoe-farmstay
Kevin and Coral welcome guests to their large country home set on 10 acres offering the best of town and country with horses, ponies and cattle. Ten minutes walk to Matamata. Supervised horse rides available. Children welcome. Bed and breakfast available.

	Southern Belle Orchard
	p	(07) 888 6412
	m	(021) 181 4575
	e	sobelor@gmail.com
	w	www.matamata-info.co.nz/sbofarmstay
Just five minutes from town centre, with beautiful country views on a feijoa orchard. Self-contained stylish living area, with heating / air-conditioning. Kitchen, spacious bathroom, queensize bed, double sofa bed and child’s bed. Enjoy a relaxing walk around the orchard and use of the spa pool.

	The Cottage
	54 Hardings Road, Matamata
	p	(07) 888 6869
	f	(07) 888 6837
	e	jowills@xtra.co.nz
Hosted by Jo Wills at her farm cottage located eight kilometres from town, directly under a waterfall and the Kaimai Ranges. Close to thermal hot pools. Self contained room and bathroom. Transport available by arrangement. Guests must like dogs and horses and have a sense of humour!

	Tudor Park - Country Stay
	182 Station Road, Matamata
	p	(07) 888 5508 (after hours)
	m	(0274) 227 549 (during day)
	f	(07) 888 4243
	e	tudorpark@paradise.net.nz
Half a kilometre from Matamata on 5.8 hectares of park-like grounds. Enclosed outdoor spa, BBQ, spacious living areas, Sky TV. Honeymoon suite, two queen rooms and a quad room. Hand milk the pet cows! Close to the Hobbiton Movie Set.

	Wairere Falls Farm Cottage
	1386 Old Te Aroha Road, Matamata
	p	(07) 888 9114
	m	(027) 305 3700
	e	wffcott@xtra.co.nz
	w	www.wffcott.co.nz
Situated on a dairy farm, milking golden guernsey cows, with access to the farm and Wairere stream. Exquisite views of the Wairere Falls. The cottage is fully appointed with three bedroom and sleeps six. Located 12kms from Matamata, close to golf course and Opal Hot Springs.

Home Stays

		D Homestay
		508D Henry Watson Road, Matamata
		p	(07) 888 3844
		e	info@dhomestay.co.nz
		w	www.dhomestay.co.nz
Situated ten minutes drive from Matamata, set on a 3ha lifestyle block surrounded by farmland. One queen/two twin rooms (guest share bathroom). Family friendly, spacious with great outdoor living area, barbeque and spa. Homemade meals available speciality European cuisine, products organic homegrown. German spoken.

		Prosperity Tree
		248 Tapapa Te Poi Road, Te Poi
		p	(07) 888 2995
		f	(07) 888 2995
		m	(027) 229 1545
		w	www.prosperitytree.net
Prosperity Tree is a 400m² four bedroom rural home on a 120ha certified organic dairy farm. Two bedroom (upstairs) guest accomodation, can sleep eight. Two queen beds, four singles. TV and wireless broadband. Swimming pool available for use by guests. Situated 10km from Hobbiton, 10km from Matamata.

Motor Camps

	Opal Hot Springs
	257 Okauia Springs Road, RD1, Matamata
	p	(07) 888 8198
	f	(07) 888 5813
	e	info@opalhotsprings.co.nz
Situated six kilometres out of Matamata, Opal Hot Springs is well known as a popular natural mineral pools complex. Offering a full range of accommodation from self-contained motel units to campervan, caravan and tent sites. All set in 15 acre park-like grounds, adjacent to Matamata Golf Course.

	Te Aroha Holiday Park and Backpackers
	217 Stanley Road Road, Te Aroha
	p	(07) 884 9567
	m	(027) 221 2139
	e	marta@xtra.co.nz
Soak in our hot mineral water rock pool after a busy day. Cottages range from motel type to budget and all offer quiet privacy. Grazing animals surround this true Waikato rural park. WiFi – FOC. Ideal for families and trade. Safe parking for large vehicles onsite. Qualmark three star.

Backpackers

	Backpacker / Tourist Accommodation
	13 Tower Rd, Matamata
	p	(07) 888 9047
	m	027 541 0453
	e	connieh@win.co.nz
Self contained sleep-out and bathroom with own private courtyard. 2 single beds with linen and towels included. Set in peaceful cottage garden less than 1km to township. Tariff $25 pp