Matamata Central Motel

Matamata Central Motel is a roadside motel located at 42 Waharoa Rd West, Matamata, New Zealand.

It opened in 2010 and is the newest motel in Matamata. The motel has a drive-through entrance and all units open onto the courtyard. It offers relaxed studios and 1- to 2-bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchens. All units are double-glazed with 32" flatscreen TVs and have heat pumps for winter comfort and air-conditioning for the summer. The rooms also come with a microwave, fridge, and stove. Amenities include ironing equipment and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A guest laundry service is available, and barbecue facilities are provided for guests’ use. The motel offers a continental/cooked breakfast at a cost.

Matamata Central Motel is an ideal accommodation provider for overnight stays while traveling through the south, north, west, or east, or for staying in Matamata for the Hobbit experience or visiting the equine facilities. It is a 20-minute drive from the Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tours, where parts of the Lord of the Rings trilogy were filmed. It is also a 5-minute walk from Broadway, where various restaurants and cafes can be found. The motel is a 3-minute drive from the Matamata Airfield and the Opal Hot Springs and is 13 km from the Matamata.

The motel is owned and operated by Kiwi born and seasoned travelers Hilary and Wayne, who provide the personal touch to ensure that guests' stay is relaxing and stress-free. It has an excellent location, rated 9.0/10 by real guests, and offers free on-site parking and free WiFi