Tower Road Motel

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.6

About this property

Just 2 minutes' drive from Matamata town centre, Tower Road Motel offers accommodation 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 accommodation 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 centre.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Top pick by families with children

Free private parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Viv
New Zealand New Zealand
“We were just staying one night and arrived very late but the owner was very good about access for us. It was a very clean, tidy detached one bed unit with its own carport, with everything you needed., with comfortable beds. And in a nice location...”
Alison
New Zealand New Zealand
“The host Andy was so friendly & helpful. My car was parked at the motel but I was out with friends when it started to rain & he noticed that one of the windows was slightly open. He phoned me to ascertain that I wasn't in the room & then proceeded...”
Theresa
Australia Australia
“It was comfortable and clean. A late check in was not a problem, a phone call from the airport to let Tower Rd know we weee on our way and the room was ready with the heater on when we arrived. We also stayed during a week of rain. The family...”
Darryl
Australia Australia
“Exactly what we wanted for our stay. The host, Andy, greeted us each day, and if we needed anything, he was only too happy to oblige.”
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Plenty of space, comfy beds, clean and convenient. Friendly and helpful owner.”
David
New Zealand New Zealand
“Surprise to get a small kitchenette. Asked for an iron and ironing board, got one straight away. Kind knowledgeable staff.”
Jeff
New Zealand New Zealand
“Just a nice cozy spot to stay in Peaceful Surroundings..Will visit again soon..”
Loni
New Zealand New Zealand
“I loved how close it was to the township and to where we needed to go.”
Hamish
Australia Australia
“Isla was amazing to deal with, nothing was an issue and the charge for washing and drying our laundry was a lot less than using the laundromat. The room was remarkably quiet and we managed to utilise the back play area regularly”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location close to town and very friendly welcome. One bedroom unit was spacious and good facilities. Covered parking at side of our unit and the whole place was very clean and tidy.”

Property surroundings

House rules

Tower Road Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots 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

Need-to-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.