Matamata Central Motel

3-star Matamata motel with personalized service and proximity to Hobbiton Movie Set

Private owners & service

Matamata Central Motel is run by owners Hilary and Wayne, who provide personalized service to each guest. Wayne personally shows guests to their rooms and offers assistance with luggage. The motel also provides a laundry service at $20 per basket, with staff washing, drying, and folding all items.

Accommodations & children

The motel has family-friendly accommodations including two-bedroom units and family apartments with separate living and kitchen spaces. Children have access to a toddler's pool and board games/puzzles in the common area. Each unit has air conditioning with heat pumps, flat-screen TVs, and fully equipped kitchens for longer stays.

Location & nearby attractions

Matamata Central Motel is a 20-minute drive from the Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tours, where parts of the Lord of the Rings trilogy were filmed. The motel is a 3-minute drive from Opal Hot Springs and a 22-minute drive from the Wairere Falls Walk. A New World supermarket is directly across the road, and Broadway with restaurants and cafes is a 5-minute walk.

Dining

Continental and cooked breakfast options are available on-site at an additional cost. Guests can use the BBQ facilities provided in the picnic area. Various restaurants and cafes are within a 5-minute walk on Broadway.

Parking & accessibility

Free on-site private parking is available, including accessible parking spaces with grab rails and wheelchair-accessible room layouts. The motel has CCTV in common areas and outside the property, plus fire extinguishers and smoke alarms in each unit. Key access and daily housekeeping are provided.

• Private owners: Hilary and Wayne run the motel and offer personalized service
• Family amenities: toddler's pool, board games, family apartments
• Location: 20 min from Hobbiton, 3 min from Opal Hot Springs
• Dining: continental/cooked breakfast, BBQ facilities, nearby restaurants
• Parking: free private parking with accessible spaces