Horse and Jockey Inn

The Horse and Jockey Inn is a hotel located in central Matamata, New Zealand, which is a 20-minute drive from the Hobbiton movie set.

The hotel offers 15 rooms for accommodation on the second floor, which includes single, twin, queen, and family size rooms with private or shared bathrooms. The rooms also have a small kitchenette with a fridge. The hotel offers 50 MB of free Wi-Fi. The on-site family restaurant serves 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. The restaurant includes a range of gluten-free and vegetarian options. Guests can play billiards, enjoy casual bar snacks, and share a drink in the courtyard garden. The hotel 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.