Tower Road Motel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.6

Property highlights

About this property

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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sarah
Canada Canada
“This was a great place to stay! Very close to Hobbiton (only about a 15 minute drive), the room was clean and the owner was very friendly. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay!”
Marial29
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location really worked for us. Friendly welcome and very comfortable, spacious and clean rooms. Really nice beds and comfy pillows. Well stocked kitchen utensils and tea/coffee etc. Smaller motel so it was very quiet and safe area too.”
Hylie
United States United States
“We were all pleasantly surprised at the exceptional detail to cleanliness. Our check in process was friendly and welcoming. We felt as if we were in our own little community!”
Brenda
Canada Canada
“Close to Hobbiton movie set and easy access through check in to check Out”
B
United States United States
“It was such a cozy and comfortable hole in the wall motel!”
Eltsafan
Israel Israel
“Good and quiet location, friendly host, comfortable bed”
Brad
Australia Australia
“Andy was super friendly and very approachable. Whilst the property is old, it was very clean and had a lovely feel about it. Travelling with children I felt safe and secure.”
Alan
New Zealand New Zealand
“Clear communication on site with personalized directions taped in office window as arrived after dark. The accommodation had everything we could need with great kitchenette”
Vladimir
Canada Canada
“Clean, spacious, functional, simple. Good location to visit Hobbiton”
Margaret
New Zealand New Zealand
“Dated but very clean and comfortable. Had all the facilities we required.”

Area info

Amenities of Tower Road Motel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Tower Road Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Tower Road Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that Tower Road Motel does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.