Matamata Lodge

We loved this place. The perfect location for Hobbiton (very convenient). The host greeted us at our car, introduced us to his animals and gave us advice on the remainder of our trip. So warm and kind. The room was comfy and nice.

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The place is nice and cosy. Just need more time to heat up the breakfast. Very near to MataMata town for food.

The toilet is a bit small and the sink is too small due to space constraints

The studio was perfect size for my daughter and I. It was super comfortable and convenient to Hobbiton. The breakfast was great. We loved it!

Friendly keeper, great location, very clean

The design, location the EXTRAS! The welcome was amazing too, lots of tips.

The Lodge was beautifully presented and very clean! There was a fantastic homemade breakfast prepared and left for us in the fridge which we enjoyed under the picnic table under the Oak tree with stunning views across the fields. Our host introduced us to the pet sheep and goat and even provided some food for us to give them which was an extra treat! They were also extremely helpful in providing suggestions of nearby places to visit. It is in close proximity to Hobbiton with many other things to do around the area!

We only booked one night!

This was the cutest apartment we stayed in during our time in New Zealand: The room was decorated perfectly, you could sense how much love the hosts put into every detail. The location is a bit remote which meant it was quiet and peaceful. Our highlights were the calves right in front of our room and the AMAZING self-made breakfast. We will come back for sure!

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The hosts made us very welcome and everything was above expectations. We highly recommend Matamatta lodge, and wish we had more time to stay. LOVED it.

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Glenn and Mark were excellent hosts and really did everything to make sure our stay was comfortable. The room itself is so beautiful and has all the amenities you could need. We loved the homemade cookies left in the room and the delicious breakfast pancakes. The location was just stunning, and we got to see the calves and feed the sheep and goat! Perfect distance for a quick drive into Matamata. We only wish we could have stayed longer!

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Beautifully appointed spot in a stunning location! The room itself is perfect and spotless and it was great to have the decking outside to chill on. So many lovely little touches, like the homemade breakfast and the bottle of port to have a drink under the stars. Also loved being able to go and feed the friendly sheep and goats on the property. Glenn was very welcoming and gave a us some great recommendations for things to do in the limited time we had in Matamata.

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A great studio with views of the farm animals and close to the town centre and Hobbiton, which was the purpose of our trip.

Lovely place in the country, but easy distance from Hobbiton. The provided breakfast was fabulous.

One more place for a suitcase would be nice

Lovely location, bear Hobbiton and Wairere Falls. Excellent breakfast and facilities, comfortable bed.

The welcome wine and cheeseboard. Loved the coffee machine.

We absolutely loved our stay here. Glenn was so welcoming and everything had been organised so well. The room itself is spotlessly clean with comfortable homely furnishings. The location is just beautiful with rolling fields as far as the eye can see and loads of wonderful animals to feed! We visiting hobbiton which was around 15 mins drive away and really easy to find. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious with lots of homemade elements that were really thoughtful. We would definitely recommend to stay here and would love to return.

Everything was wonderful. Yummy homemade breakfast! Lovely warm hosts. We enjoyed our stay.

We LOVED everything about Matamata Lodge! Mark and Glenn’s attention to detail in every part of our stay was phenomenal. The lodging was perfectly appointed, the food was excellent and delicious, the environment was spectacular!

We didn’t love the sink but it’s a very small thing.

This was a little gem - we booked it as it was close to Hobbiton without really paying too much attention to the facilities etc. upon arrival we were greeted by Glenn a great host who got us settled in and recommended things to do. Breakfast was superb home cooked and in the fridge just needed a quick blast in the microwave - delicious pancakes and fruit. Yogurt etc and the following fritters with bacon

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We were greeted on arrival and given a brief overview of the property and facilities. The room was clean and comfortable with good cooling and bathroom facilities. Mark gave good suggestions for dining and places to visit for our next destination. Home cooked food was excellent.

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The hosts, Glenn and Mark, were amazing! They made us a lovely dinner and homemade breakfast which was phenomenal. The studio itself is decorated so nicely and cleverly, e.g. with USB sockets near the bed which is a rarity in places we stayed in New Zealand. They have a picnic table on their fields where you can enjoy a nice glass of wine with a truly beautiful and peaceful setting.

Nothing! I just wish we had more time to stay there!

Glen and Mark have created the most picturesque, welcoming and comfortable place to stay. We adored the studio, the farm, the animals and the DELICIOUS food they made for brekkie! Self sufficient, relaxing and beautiful. We will be back!

Glenn and Mark we’re so friendly and helpful with our travels in Matamata. Their charming farm and cottage was a lovely set up and preparation for our trip to Hobbiton. The breakfast was home made, and delicious! The room was so comfortable, they really thought of all the finishes from the port to the heated towel rack. Truly couldn’t fault it!

Attention to detail, very comfortable and cozy. Excellent breakfast and friendly cattle.

Glenn & Mark were fabulous hosts everything was exceptional! Wld highly recommend!!

Glenn and Mark were excellent hosts and super friendly and helpful. The room was amazing and everything you could think of had been included - especially an amazing breakfast each morning! We also got to feed the sheep and goat which was brilliant. Highly recommended!

Just the most lovely people, thank you for having us x

Lovely farm atmosphere, welcoming hosts, exceptional decor and outstanding breakfast!

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Loved the location. Absolutely perfect!

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Clean, neat and tidy. Host are so friendly and the food amazing.

To return home after a love weekend away. We had to leave this beauty behind.

Everything about this property is amazing and if I had of known how amazing this accommodation was we would have booked for 3 more nights. We are recommending this property to everyone know. Hosts were just beautiful and had us interacting with their farm animals. The attention to detail was amazing. I highly recommend ❤️

There is nothing to dislike about this beautiful place.

We could not fault this place. This was a real little gem and it felt like home away from home. Glenn and Mark were amazing hosts, they go above & beyond. We were provided a great healthy breakfast with some homemade muffins and pancakes. They give you the opportunity to get to know them. We also had the pleasure to meet the farm animals and feed them. The room we had, had everything we needed including being able to cater for ourselves. We had our own unit which was very private and super clean. Shower had great pressure & good hot water. The bed was super comfortable. The small touches of homemade biscuits and sherry on arrival was wonderful. Having a carpark outside the room was great. We will be back for a longer stay next time. Love Ale & Michelle Pohl

I had a blast, I got some fantastic recommendations about things to do and places to see thanks to Glen. I loved waking up to the peace and serenity of the property, lots of happy cows, sheep and goat.

Fantastic location. Wonderful hosts. Great breakfast. And a very very friendly goat. A lovely getaway.

Excellent detail to the little things when added up make this stay a delightful and top drawer experience. Glenn and Mark are fabulous hosts who are easy to connect with and provided us with several ideas for places to see. I highly recommend a stay there to experience first hand the amenities that await you. The drive into Matamata takes five minutes with only two turns, one of which is out the driveway, for you drivers used to right hand driving.

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Clean and modern with every amenity. Glenn was helpful and accommodating even preparing a meat and cheese plate for us even though we arrived late in the evening.

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Loved this studio room, wished we could have stayed longer. The hosts are great and gave us great ideas for local walks and sites to see. The perfect place to stay if going to Hobbiton.

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The lodge was well presented, warm, and inviting. The host where very helpful and informative regarding the local area. Surrounding gardens and farm animals where a great experience. Food was delicious (especially the cookies). We wish we had more time there to explore further.

Absolutely beautiful setting!

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The location was amazing, Glen and Mark were both fantastic hosts they made you feel so welcome and supplied a really nice evening meal.

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Hosts were very friendly and offered many good suggestions for activities during our short stay. The accommodation was quite comfortable as well - rooms were kept regularly clean and they even put the air conditioning on for us in advance to prepare the room before we arrived after traveling during the day! Breakfast suite was great and homemade, featuring muesli, yoghurt, pancakes, cream, jams, muffins, juice, etc. - also had a coffee machine and complementary tawny port :).

Wonderful stay at the Matamata Lodge! Very well sign posted, especially at night. Glen was very welcoming. The studio apartment was beautiful - lovely decor and had everything you needed! Some lovely extra touches like complimentary port! The breakfast was in little containers that we could lay out ourselves which was really convenient and the blueberry pancakes and whipped cream were amazing! Thanks for a lovely stay.

Everything. Marc and Glen are welcoming hosts and provided a wonderful retreat. Staying at Matamata Lodge was more than just accomodation but rather an experience. Was the a perfect getaway with all the country and creature comforts one could ask for. Homemade breakfasts and bliss comfort.

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I don’t have a negative thing to say about Matamata Lodge! It’s an idyllic slice of NZ yet very handy to town. The studio is kept immaculately clean and has everything you might need and more (some very tasty treats). Glenn was a supirb host and had very handy recommendations to offer. Definitely will be visiting again.

Comfortable,quiet and fashionable. Loved the thoughtful little touches which were in our fridge eg homemade blueberry pancakes, little jars of cream and fruit to top the pancakes, fresh fruit and home baked cookies Private and restful

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The studio was amazing, beautiful bed and linens. A stunning feature wallpaper behind the bed. lovely touches of the homemade biscuits so yummy with a hot drink. Great nights sleep in the bed best in ages ! in the morning the perfect breakfast was delivered by Glen. He was very helpful on where to go , Hobbiton, Matamata and sights around the area , hot pools etc. it was a pleasure to stay at The Matamata Lodge on my travels . Will be back again !

couldn’t fault the stunning studio or the hosting !