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Tower Road Motel
Bay of Plenty-Rotorua · New Zealand
108 Tower RoadView location
9.4/10Excellent632 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/10 9.6
Service9.8/10 9.8
Comfort9.0/10 9.0
Condition9.0/10 9.0
Location10.0/10 10.0
Neighborhood8.8/10 8.8
Value8.8/10 8.8
Amenities9.2/10 9.2
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About Tower Road Motel
Just 2 minutes' drive from Matamata town center, Tower Road Motel offers accommodations with a flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. There is free on-site parking with areas for boats and caravans. You can relax in the motel’s gardens and barbecue area.
There is a children’s playground and a self-service laundry on site. It is a 20-minute drive from the popular Hobbiton Lord of the Rings Movie Set. It is also 20 minutes’ from Lake Karapiro where you can enjoy a kayak, jet-ski or cruise.
All accommodations includes a fridge, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities. Some have kitchenettes. Restaurants, bars and cafes are 2-minutes drive away in Matamata’s town center.
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With a stay at Tower Road Motel in Matamata, you'll be 3.1 mi (5 km) from Matamata Golf Club and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Wairere Falls. This motel is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Hobbiton Movie Set and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Lake Karapiro.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.
Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided once per stay. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
8:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 2 PM - 7:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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Minimal age
18
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Firth Tower Museum
1.6 km / 1 mi
Founders Park
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Wairere Falls
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Matamata Golf Club
5 km / 3.1 mi
Wairere Falls
13.3 km / 8.3 mi
Hobbiton Movie Set
16.4 km / 10.2 mi
The Red Barn
17.4 km / 10.8 mi
Lake Karapiro
19.9 km / 12.4 mi
Waikato River
22.1 km / 13.7 mi
Te Waihou Walkway
30.1 km / 18.7 mi
Putaruru Timber Museum
33.3 km / 20.7 mi
Maungatautari Ecological Island
34.3 km / 21.3 mi
Mclaren Falls Park
34.9 km / 21.7 mi
Te Aroha Leisure Pools
36.1 km / 22.4 mi
Te Aroha Museum
36.6 km / 22.7 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 7
- motel
- Car park
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Conference room
- Children playground
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Room types
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STUDIO STANDARDSTUDIO • STANDARDSTU.ST
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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- STANDARD
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STUDIO TWO BEDSSTUDIO • TWO BEDSSTU.2B
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APARTMENT ONE BEDROOMAPARTMENT • ONE BEDROOMAPT.B1
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- ONE BEDROOM
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Room code: APT.B1
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FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDSFAMILY ROOM • TWO BEDSFAM.2B
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- FAMILY ROOM
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- TWO BEDS
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- TWO BEDS
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Room code: FAM.2B
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Tower Road Motel
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Paul
We stayed on a very cold night and the airconditioning was on to heat our room when we arrived which was much appreciated, comfy bed and nice hot shower was great so it was a really nice stay thankyou,
Justin
Smoke alarm went off twice over night. Ceiling is very high and almost killed my self trying to turn it off. No obvious reason it was triggered. We were asleep.
Therese
Tower Road Motel was a lovely place to stay for two nights and isn’t far from the town center. The Studio unit was spotlessly clean, great pressure in the shower and bed was very comfortable. Andy had turned the heat pump on in our unit prior to our arrival which was greatly appreciated. We would happily stay here in the future.
Davinder
Perfect for a family trip
Samara
A lovely place to stay with a lovely owner too. Highly recommended
Lauren
the staff were amazing! there were lots of blankets and other small things around the room that made it a lovely stay
Diane
Everything was perfect
Thanks for lovely stay
Be back again
Thanks for lovely stay
Be back again
Darrell
Nice comfortable unit with everything needed.
Sean
Excellent
Lana
Very clean and warm
Michelle
They're amazing, will definitely stay again in this Motel.
Kimberly
Room was very clean and quiet, bed and pillows were so comfortable, kitchen had just what we needed. Tower Road Motel was perfect for our short stay in Matamata.
Junaid
Good
Ashwani
Everything was top notch.Staff was super friendly .Highly recommended to everyone.
Maureen
Great place to stay. Very nice owner/manager. Room very comfortable & clean. Residence cats very friendly.
Great location.
Great location.
Michael
Clean, functional and friendly
Thomas
Short walk from Matamata for any supplies or meals. Lovely Motel. Well kept. Doddle to check in and out would happily stay again if I ever found myself in the area.
Bruce
Good off-street parking
Sheryl
Made welcome on arrival. Clean room with kitchen facilities. We had undercover parking with our room.
Holly
The Tower Motel is in a great location, just minutes from downtown, restaurants and cafes and from all kinds of wonderful hikes as well as Hobbiton The rooms were sparkling clean and the little kitchenettes had every amenity. We would highly recommend staying here if you are in the Madamata area.
Chanice
The owner was so nice and the place was decently cleaned. The biggest issue we had was the smell in the main bedroom. It smelled like someone had pee’d on the carpet and it had been there for a while.
Franz
Clean and nice. Great place.
Suzanne
Lovely motel in the heart of Matamata. Clean rooms, easy parking, great amenities within the room, and lovely setting, including farmland, horses, and a wonderful walking path right outside the hotel. Also, very close to Hobbiton and for visiting the area around this lovely city.
AIMEE
The room was clean and spacious. Easy to find. The staff was away when we got there but they have the room assignment posted on their office door and the keys were already on the door.
Alex
Everything as I expected it to be.
Very friendly staff. Very quiet from road noise.
I will stay there again in the near future.
I am a retired Motelier, and it was as I ran my Motel in Hamilton.
Very friendly staff. Very quiet from road noise.
I will stay there again in the near future.
I am a retired Motelier, and it was as I ran my Motel in Hamilton.
Boqin
Large room and clean. Very nice motel
Anthony & Jen
Very clean and well organised room, felt comfortable walking into room
Katherine
Clean room, super helpful staff, we had a great stay!
Fred
Clean, easy access, Andy was a great host!
Gary
Room was clean, tidy and well equipped. The host was friendly
Jeffrey
Clean, roomy, friendly staff, excellent in general. Mattress was underwhelming.
Michael
Great hotel. Cool retro rooms but modern amenities.
Incredibly comfortable beds and great towels.
The owner was very friendly and helpful.
Just a really nice, welcoming place to stay.
Perfect place to stay if you are visiting the area or Hobbiton.
Incredibly comfortable beds and great towels.
The owner was very friendly and helpful.
Just a really nice, welcoming place to stay.
Perfect place to stay if you are visiting the area or Hobbiton.
jo
Was a terrific, friendly and clean place to stay. Perfect for what we needed.
Debra
Nice and clean and comfortable
John
For an overnight stay ticks all tbe boxes for a budget accommodation...the manager/owner is great
Mubassir
Parking right outside the units.Came in outside check in time but was able to get the clerk on phone. The sink design is awkward as the bath room sink is outside in the living room opposite to kitchen sink! This is a small town and the eateries are 5 min drive. Overall good place to stay.
gemma
Spotless room with everything no you could need. Located in quiet spot on outskirts of town - it was just what we needed after a hot visit to Hobbiton. Strongly recommend
Caleb
Enjoyed my stay. The rooms were very nice and clean and the staff were super friendly and helpful.
Cheryl
The accommodation was very clean and well organized.
Norhamidah
Easy parking and near to hobbitton movie set.
diana
great stay it was clean and quiet
Kert
The room was neat and clean, everything tidy. We werent expecting the kitchenette, so that was a surprise. It was just a quick evening and then moving on, and Andy was a delight to visit with and very helpful.
Danielle
This little studio was so very clean and exceptionally quiet. It’s an easy 20 minute walk on a safe path into Matamata, or turn right and go visit the Firth Tower museum, which was a delightful find for $10.
The bed was great and firm and comfortable. The studio had dish-ware and utensils handy, as well as a microwave and fridge for the snacks I bought in town. Great hot water and water pressure, and again, everything was so very clean. Also, if you open the back window you can hear horses in the pasture behind you sighing contentedly.
A lovely choice in a lovely place!
The bed was great and firm and comfortable. The studio had dish-ware and utensils handy, as well as a microwave and fridge for the snacks I bought in town. Great hot water and water pressure, and again, everything was so very clean. Also, if you open the back window you can hear horses in the pasture behind you sighing contentedly.
A lovely choice in a lovely place!
Jeremy
Great spot just on the outskirts of Matamata, quiet and cute and comfortable. You could walk into town on a nice day, but we drove in since it was spring and rainy or overcast. Lovely spot, would stay again!
Simon
Basic simple room for two, easy parking, good recommendations available for local restaurants and helpful staff
Nathan
Really a wonderful and chill spot. Gives a throwback vibe. Staff were SO nice and on top of stuff.
Blaise
Easy check in. Lovely Staff
Corinna
Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen, der Gastegeber war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Wir würden wieder kommen!
Janice
From when we checked in to when we checked out, we never saw one person physically in the office or on the property. Felt like a ghost motel!!!
Louise
Very pleasant. Easy access to Hobbiton. Friendly and helpful host.
Robert
Everything was great, lovely people, loved seeing the cows from our back window!
Robert
Tower Road Motel is a great property run by great people. Andy was very communicative and helpful about our reservation and check-in because we were arriving late. We will definitely stay again!
Jenny
Very comfy
A bit further out of town than it looked on the map, but that turned out fine. Very nice host and very welcoming, even his cat was there to greet us! . A “comfy” place to stay in and best of all, quite spacious. The only thing is that the shower cubicle was very small so gave it a miss as we were returning home that day.
Ann
Weekend away.
I was in Matamata for a family celebration. I had stayed at Tower Rd Motel last year so I was pleased to be able to book there again. I felt very welcome and the staff are approachable and friendly. The motel is easy to locate, just out of Matamata, and I was able to walk to my venue - it was a lovely day with beautiful Autumn colours to admire. The motel room I had was clean, roomy and had everything I needed. The bed was comfy and I had a great sleep. My only 'gripe' - I like strong tea and I found the teabags to be quite weak. Not a biggy. I'd recommend and would stay again when in Matamata.
James
Quiet and peaceful place to revive after a long day.
Michelle
Communication with the staff before arriving was easy and clear. Everything felt super clean. It's not fancy but it has everything you need and was very clean. I'd stay there again.
Thomas
A lovely motel stay and close to the heart of Matamata, but also quiet and restful. Lovely staff and a lovely stay.
Steve
I would go back
Attentive staff and convenient location to everything and only a few minutes from Hobbiton
maryanne
This lovely place is conveniently placed for your time in Matamata. We took a Hobbiton tour, enjoyed a St. Patty's Guiness and coffees in town. Friendly manager ( thanks Andy) ensures you have essentials in your clean welcoming room. Love the windows for fresh air and blooming hydrangea in the yard. Retro vibes.
Jasmine
Great spot!
Frances Lee
What a great find in Matamata. This small property is well maintained and quite personable. You feel like you are living in a guest house vs a motel. Excellent, starched linens and sparse, but workable furniture. The host is great, allows guests to use their extended back garden play area, and the property sits right on the rails to trails path. Very convenient location for a stopover to Hobbiton. Would stay here again.
Jess
A lovely location and tidy room, great host who was lovely to chat to and gave great tips for places to eat, best time to leave to get to my Hobbiton tour etc which was super appreciated! Lovely cats to have a smooch with too! As a solo female traveller I felt completely safe and at ease here and would absolutely stay again.
Kathryn
Wonderful. The owner was great. He was helpful with advice on dinner restaurants and directions for getting to Hobbitton the next day. Loved this place.
Michael
clean, pleasant, exactly what you want in a motel
Elizabeth
Our room was clean and had all the basics. No view and traffic was noisy.
Douglas
Staff friendly and helpful. Matamata and the surrounding area is beautiful. Great location to stay when visiting Hobbiton.
Suzanne
Great little place. Pillows could be a softer, but overall good!!!
James L
NZ road trip
Great host and we really injoyed our stay . Would stay again if we were in the errands.
Amy
Clean comfortable and quiet!
We were lucky to find this great place last minute! Super Clean comfy and quiet! Owner was really nice. Highly recommend!
Stephanie
Spent one night here with my partner as we had a tour booked the next morning at Hobbiton and it was close by. The room and property were great and the host Andy was very kind and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Tracy
Super easy checkin, charming, clean
Elyse
We LOVED our stay here and Andy was so kind and helpful. The room was comfortable with thoughtful touches like hot chocolate mix and milk in the fridge. Very clean too! The town of Matamata was delightful with great food options, and you can’t beat the proximity to Hobbiton. I wish we would have had one more day just to relax and would like to come back!
Cherie
Comfy room and bed with clean amenities. Friendly atmosphere. Loved my stay here. The personal touch made my visit.
Ashley
We stayed at the Tower Road Motel in Matamata and arrived past check-in time. Andy was super accommodating and very helpful. The motel itself is adorable, clean, and quiet. They provided an informational guide with great tips about nearby areas, which we definitely would have taken advantage of if we had stayed longer. It's only a 15-minute drive to Hobbiton, which was one of the main reasons we chose this place. Overall, we had a lovely experience and would love to stay longer next time.
Elizabeth
Our Host was incredibly friendly and helpful. The motel is in a great location for visiting Hobbiton and for exploring the area. Tower Road is wonderful for bicycling and walking!
Rene
Quiet area with short distance to restaurants.
Sonja
My son and I stayed at the Tower Road Motel for one night. The room was really clean and comfortable. It was a quiet place to sleep and easy to get to the sites around Matamata. The owner was really friendly and accommodated our early arrival. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Allison
The host was really friendly, and the room really clean. The property had a large back yard area which was great for kids, and the kitchenette was really useful. Would stay again.
joseph
Fantastic stay near Hobbiton
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Familt holiday
The Owner is kind and helpful. Qe enjoyed oue stay, hiking and restaurants in town. Thank you!
Craig
Very nice and quiet place to stay!
Elise
What a delightfully retro Motel!!! We loved the location (just outside of town), easy parking in front of our room and plenty of space for our stay. Also, Andy the owner was very welcoming.
Lois
Nicely appointed rooms that would be comfortable for more than a night's stay. Liked the opportunity to sit in the small gazebo at the back of the garden.
Although out in the country it is situated on a busy road so a lot of traffic noise.
Although out in the country it is situated on a busy road so a lot of traffic noise.
Heather
THE OWNER -ANDY WAS GREAT, VERY HELPFUL, ROO
WAS NEAT AND TIDY, WOULD BOOK AGAIN IF IN AREA
WAS NEAT AND TIDY, WOULD BOOK AGAIN IF IN AREA
Tarnae
Lovely owners with 2 children that invited my little one to play with them. Easy check in and check out. Very clean and welcoming. Highly recommend.
John
Clean convenient but some road noise
Jonathan
Tower Rd Motel was a comfortable stay with plenty of room for an affordable price. I stayed due to its 15-20min drive to Hobbiton. Check in/out was easy with friendly staff. A short 2 minute drive into town and you'll find a few good food options around. Would recommend it to anyone passing through Matamata
John
Very nice manager - and a great place to stay for a stopover in Matamata
Neville
great
Gregory
Outstanding Motel in Charming Town
Very clean and comfortable. Owner/Manager was the most helpful and personable gentleman. Quiet spot on the edge of town. Would highly recommend this motel.
Cheri
Wonderful accommodation. Comfortable beds & pillows, great kitchen facilities, staff (Andy) was fabulous, and there's even a very polite and friendly on-site cat to greet you when you arrive.
Love this place - HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Love this place - HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Roger
New Matteresses needed
Reception staff very welcoming. Bed very uncomfortable. In desperate need of new matteresses.
Margaret
It was away from the noise, clean and the owner was helpful.
Michael
It is a basic and slightly quirky little motel. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly, the rooms are very clean and the bed was comfy.
Richard
Great stay, clean, conveniant location to town.
Sally
Suited our purposes perfectly. A bit close to the road, but not too much road noise.
Carol
Andy was the perfect host, very friendly and there to meet us on arrival. The Family Room was clean and comfortable. Very close to town and sights to visit. We really enjoyed our stay here!
Maybe just move the kitchen bin a bit so you don't bump your head on the cupboards above it!
Maybe just move the kitchen bin a bit so you don't bump your head on the cupboards above it!
Rachel
A lovely quiet setting close to town centre. Clean and tidy accommodation.
Dave
Close enough to the town but also far enough away. Relaxed check-in, quiet room but you do hear the traffic on the road. Has all the facilities you need in a room and comfortable beds.
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Tower Road Motel
108 Tower Road, Matamata, New Zealand
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