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8/10 Good
Tamsyn N.
1 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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Spacious3bd Home⭑Full Kitchen⭑All Mod Cons⭑All SKY⭑Next door to Hobbiton!
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Highlights
- Discover nearby landmarksNear Wairere Falls
Popular amenities
- Air-conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Internet
- Washing machine
- Fireplace
- Non-smoking
Explore the area
Matamata, Waikato
- Wairere FallsPlace, Wairere Falls13 min walk
- Founders ParkPlace, Founders Park2 min drive
- Hobbiton Movie SetPlace, Hobbiton Movie Set20 min drive
- Tauranga (TRG)Airport, Tauranga (TRG)46 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
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About the area
Matamata
Matamata is home to this holiday home. Founders Park and Firth Tower Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hobbiton Movie Set and Te Aroha Leisure Pools. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Grassroots Trust Velodrome, or consider a night out at The Red Barn.
Matamata, Waikato
What's nearby
- Wairere Falls - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Founders Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Lake Karapiro - 14 min drive - 21.9 km
- Hobbiton Movie Set - 20 min drive - 16.5 km
- Mount Maunganui - 51 min drive - 87.6 km
Getting around
- Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
- The Green Dragon - 22 min drive
- McDonald's - 19 min walk
- Food Trip - 17 min walk
- Espresso To Go - 17 min walk
- Subway - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious3bd Home⭑Full Kitchen⭑All Mod Cons⭑All SKY⭑Next door to Hobbiton! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Spacious3bd Home⭑Full Kitchen⭑All Mod Cons⭑All SKY⭑Next door to Hobbiton!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious3bd Home⭑Full Kitchen⭑All Mod Cons⭑All SKY⭑Next door to Hobbiton!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spacious3bd Home⭑Full Kitchen⭑All Mod Cons⭑All SKY⭑Next door to Hobbiton! located?
Situated in Matamata, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Founders Park and Wairere Falls. Firth Tower Museum is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.
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10/10 Excellent
Nicola
27 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
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Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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