Hotels near Walton

Breakfast was good continental but we were able to cook our own breakfast also. Caren was lovely and the house charming and well maintained, It was easy to find and only a short distance (10 mins by car) from Matamata.

We arrived mid-afternoon in the depths of the NZ winter to a warm home and equally warm welcome. The building is a remarkable and unique building made largely of wood, built, assembled and constantly innovated upon by the skillful hands of Dewi and his equally lovely wife Jen. Although we’d booked the loft, they allowed us to choose whichever rooms we wished for privacy in order to maximise our comfort, a recurrent theme of our stay. Although a little way out of the region’s main town of Matamata, its location on a back road guaranteed an absolutely silent - and very dark - night, perfect for that night’s rest city people didn’t realise was possible, with an amazing opportunity for stargazing to boot. Given our intention to visit Hobbiton, it was also a short drive there and back. Quiet · Great value - Rooms Extremely comfy and spacious, with ample beds and constant warmth from the fireplace that pumps heat through the house. Pitch black once the lights are out, and totally silent, making for an incredible night’s sleep. Nearby activities - Hobbiton - south of Matamata. Visits to the largest waterfall in NZ, visible from the back window of the kitchen. Easy access to one of NZ’s great trails, just east of the property. Noteworthy details - We woke to fresh baked nutty seed loaf in the oven and a huge wooden table covered in breakfast condiments. I’ll remember that bread and its texture for years. The bathroom was situated on a large solid concrete slab over the kitchen, kept toasty warm through the heated floor from the fireplace.

This plane was fabulous! The property is so beautiful you could have a wedding there. Sue is a fantastic chef and we had an amazing breakfast. Our room was lovely and had a door to a wraparound porch overlooking the gardens and filled with the songs of the local birds. I highly recommend a stay here!

Beautiful location. Could’ve stayed much longer. Owners were very communicative and quick to answer questions!

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!

Very clean. Large rooms. Great how shower. Secure.

The owner was very friendly and welcoming. The small front porch was very nice- I enjoyed my coffee there.

Under new management since I was last here, but they have maintained the friendly welcome, and the rooms are spotless. They have always been spacious and quiet.

Everything was perfect. Wish I was able to stay longer.