Buller canyon jet boating and natural flames
Buller canyon jet boating and natural flames, 32 Waller Street, Murchison 7191, New Zealand- Attraction
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About this hotel
Prime Location
Mataki Motel offers a serene stay amidst breathtaking scenery, just 600 meters from the bustling downtown area. Explore nearby attractions like the museum, library, and art gallery, all within walking distance.
Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay in our well-equipped units featuring free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, fully equipped kitchen, and electric blankets. Rest assured with our non-smoking policy and convenient facilities like a shower and hairdryer.
Convenience at its Best
Close to Murchison golf club and health centre, Mataki Motel provides the perfect blend of relaxation and accessibility. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!
Nearby Attractions
Important Information
Swimming pool: Closed from Tue, May 5, 2026 until Sat, Oct 31, 2026
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Hiking
BBQ facilities
Laundry
Luggage storage
Fishing
Express check-in/check-out
Cycling
Horse riding
Golf course
Facilities for disabled guests
Children's playground
Canoeing
Skiing
Massage services
Ski storage
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Outdoor pool
Private check-in/check-out
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
Accessible parking
Street parking
Board games/puzzles
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Pool with view
Toilet with grab rails
Higher level toilet
Ski school
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Fence around pool
Pet basket
Pool cover
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Invoice provided
Smoke alarms
Physical distancing in dining areas
Key access
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Process in place to check health of guests
Access to health care professionals
Face masks for guests available
24-hour security
Room Types
1 Bedroom unit
Up to 3 guests30 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
There is a double sofa bed in this unit.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsKitchenAdditional toilet
Standard Twin Room
Up to 3 guests18 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
This twin room's standout feature is the pool with a view. The twin room offers a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsAdditional toiletPrivate entranceAlarm clock
Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
Up to 3 guests24 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
The pool with a view is the standout feature of this double room. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave in the well-equipped kitchenette. The double room also comes with a barbecue. The double room features a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerKitchenetteRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsAdditional toilet
Executive Unit
Up to 3 guests34 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This unit has a kitchenette.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
34 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerKitchenetteRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsAdditional toilet
Standard Studio
Up to 3 guests18 sqmQueen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This unit has a kitchenette with a microwave.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsAdditional toiletPrivate entrance
Deluxe Unit
Up to 2 guests24 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
This studio's special feature is the pool with a view. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave in the well-fitted kitchenette. The studio also offers a barbecue. The studio provides a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerKitchenetteRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsAdditional toilet
Standard Double Room
Up to 3 guests18 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This double room offers a pool with a view. The double room provides a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsAdditional toiletPrivate entranceAlarm clock
2 Bedroom Unit
Up to 5 guests53 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
There is a double sofa bed in this unit.
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
4 adults · 4 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
53 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsKitchenAdditional toilet
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Guest reviews(569 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
9/10
Reviewed Sep 11, 2026Quiet and peaceful
8/10
Reviewed Sep 10, 2026great stay in murchison and decided to complete the stay with a tour of the local attraction The Natural Flame Experience(highly recommend)
10/10
Reviewed Aug 18, 2026Everything was perfect - the location, the rooms, the beds and the well equipped kitchen. It had everything we needed and more.
N/a
7/10
Reviewed Jul 14, 2026Lovely and warm when it was cold and frosty outside
We had to sleep in separate beds because my husband is tall and it was only a double, but the beds were comfortable so not a big deal.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2026Cute wee town, quite location and was easy to find. Had all the amenities I needed, wee kitchen, comfy warm bed. Shower was great. Parking outside unit.
Little outdated, no fan in bathroom to clear steam after shower. Carpet was worn where it meet lino and stepped on the carpet nails a few times. Advertised as a pool view room but actually looked out over clothes line. Not much info in the visitor book but I had googled a few things about the town prior.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2026The care of the hosts is exceptional, they kept the lobby open as our drive was a bit subverted by flooding. They checked in to see we were ok along the way and had the heat on and the place warmed up for our arrival.
8/10
Reviewed Jun 30, 2026Clean. Tidy. Friendly and helpful staff. Location.
9/10
Reviewed May 31, 2026The room was warm and cozy when we arrived. Feels welcomed.
Insects ... But not the motel's fault . Is natural ..
10/10
Reviewed Apr 28, 2026The unit was clean, comfortable, and value for money. We stayed 1 night on our way, though, and everything meet our needs.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 20, 2026DID NOT HAVE THERE BREAKFAST LOCATION GOOD NO TRAFFIC NOISES
A place to hang clothes
3/10
Reviewed Apr 14, 2026Clean and tidy, convenient to town, bathroom was nice and clean but very small, proprietor was friendly and helpful.
It was very small, with a double bed and a single bed, no where to sit to relax after a long drive, no couch or comfy chairs, only the beds to sit on which isn't comfortable for someone with back problems.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 12, 2026Mataki Motel is the most well maintained and clean motel I've stayed in. The unit was large and well set up. The owners were very helpful and accommodating.
Just a suggestion - maybe have a couple of hooks in the bathroom for towels.
3/10
Reviewed Apr 9, 2026Location
The bed was too soft
9/10
Reviewed Apr 6, 2026Location was great and nice and quiet. Lovely and clean and I like that the rooms were serviced daily
Bed was a little hard for my liking and it was a shame there wasn't anywhere to hang clothes.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 6, 2026Was perfect for our holiday, had everything we needed. The room was so clean and the beds / pillows very comfy. Housekeeping every day was a bonus we didn't expect. They even made the bed and washed our dishes.
Needed a fan heater in the bathroom.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 30, 2026This Motel was maintained to the cleanest level I've ever seen. Rooms are Motel size, ours anyway, but also had crockery, cutlery etc. Convenient location to the town
Spare bed had terrible mattress
5/10
Reviewed Mar 29, 2026Old and very tired
10/10
Reviewed Mar 27, 2026Great little rooms, near town, walked in and had dinner. All very easy. Thank you.
7/10
Reviewed Mar 24, 2026Beliggenhed
Rummet var for lille, til de mange møbler, så man kunne dårligt sidde ved spisebordet, nu hører vi til den slanke type, så det gik lige.
7/10
Reviewed Mar 24, 2026Close to the town centre
The walls are quite thin and we could hear our neighbour talking on the phone
7/10
Reviewed Mar 18, 2026Het was schoon, de ontvangst was vriendelijk.
Ik vind het lastig dat er voor het afwassen geen gootsteen is, zodat je moet afspoelen in het fonteintje en zit te prutsen om warm water in een teiltje te krijgen.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 18, 2026The motels are extremely well maintained. Which made for an enjoyable stay. Cleaned to a very high standard. Wish other motels were as good.
Like a lot of motels, no hotplate for cooking on. Oh and extra pillow would be nice. My only gripes, sorry..
8/10
Reviewed Mar 15, 2026Good location and spotless
Really needed another towel rail in the bathroom
6/10
Reviewed Mar 12, 2026Funktionellt nära byn
10/10
Reviewed Mar 9, 2026Sehr gut ausgestattetes und sehr ruhig gelegenes Motel.
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7/10
Reviewed Mar 9, 2026Windscreen cleaning brush and water a nice touch. Clean. Comfortable beds.
The room was a little smaller than we preferred. A warm evening therefore a heat pump aircon would have made the temperature more comfortable.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 8, 2026Very clean. Gd provisions for a small unit. Gd to hav a place that allows dogs.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 8, 2026Very tidy
No shampoo
10/10
Reviewed Mar 8, 2026super tidy and clean, clean beds and towels, bathroom spotless, very easy after hours check in, quiet location
5/10
Reviewed Mar 8, 2026Handy to town
Overpriced for the facilities
3/10
Reviewed Mar 5, 2026מיקום, חימום חדר האמבטיה
בחדר היה מטבח בלי כיור, באמבטיה כיור ואסלה נמוכים כמו לגמדים. כשהתלוננתי אמרו שלמתם זול, וזה ממש לא היה זול יחסי, קבלתם זול, אין מה לעשות... יחס לא נעים
7/10
Reviewed Mar 5, 2026Liked all thing about this property
Bathroom was tiny and no shampoos available
9/10
Reviewed Mar 4, 2026Nice location easy walk to CBD, Easy checkin and lady on reception was great, fresh milk clean tidy room with all I needed nice shower and beds were comfy
10/10
Reviewed Mar 4, 2026Only stopped overnight so it was perfect for us.
Owner was very honest and explained he was set up for weekly worker accommodation not for one night casual tourists. Nonetheless no complaints from us.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 27, 2026Das Motel hat außergewöhnliche große Zimmer. Die gut ausgestattet und sehr sauber sind. Jederzeit wieder. Der kleine Ort hat viel zu bieten wenn man es zu entdecken weiß.
Es war alles gut.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 27, 2026The staff was super friendly. They accommodated me when I arrived early trying to beat the rain cute room, friendly staff located in a quiet little town. I will definitely be staying there again in the future.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 26, 2026Clean
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Feb 24, 2026Convenient
It requires a bit of maintenance - but it's not bad.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2026Very good
All good
5/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2026Close enough to walk to local eateries.
Very very cramped. Fridge was not switched on, and freezer section didn’t work. No hob so cooking was limited. No space to put anything. Tiny hand basin which is too small to wash in, let alone do the washing up!! It was the only sink. Swimming pool is a small raised paddling pool which was covered up and not made easily available. Very disappointing overall.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 14, 2026Very quiet. Huge room and big comfy bed.
6/10
Reviewed Feb 14, 2026Nowhere to was dishes. My experiences with other motels have always included dish washing facilities and better cooking facilities. This was equipped more like a cabin except for the addition of a microwave and plastic jug.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 12, 2026Clean and comfortable no problem don’t forget newspaper broccoli
8/10
Reviewed Feb 11, 2026Great place to stay to break your trip. Very clean and beds really comfortable.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 10, 2026Comfortable stay. Recently updated. Three room apartment.
Shower was very small.
3/10
Reviewed Feb 9, 2026Schöne Lage
Sehr sehr enges Zimmer, Geschirr musste im Bedezimmer in kleinem Waschbecken gespült werden, Badezimmer war hinter einer Schranktür versteckt, schlechtestes Zimmer bis jetzt auf unserer Reise für doch sehr teures Geld
10/10
Reviewed Jan 29, 2026Very clean motel. The kids loved the goldfish pond, the play equipment out the back and having a splash about in the pool
9/10
Reviewed Jan 25, 2026Clean and cozy
10/10
Reviewed Jan 23, 2026We have stayed here a couple of times. It is modern, clean and tidy. The 2 bedroom units are a good size. Bill the owner is a friendly guy.
7/10
Reviewed Jan 23, 2026Good location away from the main road so a quiet accomodation. Room was as expected
The room would have benifited from a sink for washing cups an plated but not really detremental to the stay
7/10
Reviewed Jan 22, 2026Goede bedden. Rustige ligging.
Gehorig (buren keken tot laat TV en gingen daarna douchen wat je ook goed hoorde). Geen gootsteen om in af te wassen, wasbakje in douche voor moeten gebruiken.
3/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Very clean
The room was very cold, took 2 heaters 4 hours to make it comfortable. No heater in bathroom, bathroom door had been replaced with what looked like wardrobe doors, giving little privacy. Sold as motel but no sink in the room, kettle had to be filled and dishes done by transferring water by cup from tiny hand washing sink. Very overpriced for the standard
10/10
Reviewed Jan 17, 2026Le personnel.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 16, 2026It is a dog friendly motel in a quiet street. There is a lovely river walk at the end of the road. The motel has an attractive ornamental pool and BBQ area.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 13, 2026Great places they clean and tidy and very comfortable in a very big room
Nothing it was a great stay
4/10
Reviewed Jan 7, 2026Fint skick på fastigheten, trevligt med möbler ute.
Rummet var alldeles för litet. Ingen diskho var tvungen att sätta diskblaljan i dushen. Dörrarna in till toaletten var billiga garderobsdörrar med stora glipor. Hård säng och kudde.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 5, 2026Location and peaceful environment.
Nothing, it was great!
10/10
Reviewed Jan 4, 2026Staff were so friendly. V clean rooms. So close to walk to rivers cafe yummy yum
3/10
Reviewed Jan 4, 2026The motel takes dogs and is well located
Very small single bed, no kitchen sink or element
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Friendly staff
- •Clean rooms
Areas to consider
- •Small room size
- •High price relative to amenities
Cleanliness
8/10Reviews frequently mention cleanliness positively, but some noted dated decor.
Service
8.5/10Several reviews highlight friendly staff and good service.
Location
8.5/10Location received positive feedback for being peaceful and close to attractions.
Room Quality
7.5/10Varied sentiments about room size and comfort; some rooms were cramped.
Amenities
8/10General comments on good facilities, although some lacked essential items.
Value for Money
7.5/10Some guests felt the price was high relative to room quality.
Food and Beverage
8/10Food options were not explicitly mentioned but implied by positive reviews about location.
Overall Experience
8/10Overall positive sentiment with a few mentions of areas for improvement.