Hills Vista Lodge, a property with a garden, is located in Matamata, 39 km from Hamilton Gardens, 44 km from Waikato Stadium, as well as 43 km from Garden Place Hamilton. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 33 km from Mystery Creek Events Centre. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The spacious bed and breakfast is equipped with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain views. Featuring air conditioning, this unit has a dressing room and a fireplace. This bed and breakfast is allergy-free and non-smoking. A continental breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast. A coffee shop can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. University of Waikato is 42 km from Hills Vista Lodge, while AgResearch is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Hamilton Airport, 37 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Laine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful accommodation. The host has thought of everything. The rooms are spacious and comfortable.
  • Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location for visiting hobbiton! awesome accommodation. Friendly host ☺️
  • Hannah
    Germany Germany
    Whole accommodation for yourself, fully equipped kitchen, great hosts, everything you need for breakfast! Close to hobbiton!
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Con & Briony Ward

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

Con & Briony Ward
The Barn, as its affectionately known, has been fully renovated with new flooring, paint, window dressing and updated appliances in the kitchen. The decor is modern/ country comfortable with new high quality bedding. The 2 queen bed rooms have ranchsliders to access the outside areas one ot the garden and the other to the orchard and walk in wardrobes with full length mirrors and shelving for your belongings. The double room has either 2 single beds or these become one king sized bed. We are still in the process of tiding up the external areas and gardens so please bare with us for not having this completed.
Con and Briony purchased the property in a state of disrepair and have worked hard to bring it back to its former glory. They are married with 3 children and love their home and pride themselves in trying to make your stay a thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable time whether for 1 night or 1 week.
Buckland Road has some of the most stunning hill views in the Waikato and is most famous for the tourist attraction Hobbiton which is only 3.8 kms down the road. We provide a shuttle service for those attending the dinner banquet or evening tour. Being equal distance form Cambridge or Matamata there are plenty of cafes or restaurants to choose from for an evening meal. Also nearby is Rotorua for more tourist activities, Tauranga or Mt Maunganui for beaches, and Hamilton with the Zoo, Hamilton Gardens and the local Airport. The Waitomo Caves and Taumarunui's Forgotten World Adventures are also only a day trip away.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hills Vista Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Dressing room
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 196 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Hills Vista Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 09:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 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
Cot upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night

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

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash Bankcard Hills Vista Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Hills Vista Lodge

  • Check-in at Hills Vista Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Hills Vista Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Hills Vista Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Hills Vista Lodge include:

      • Apartment

    • Guests staying at Hills Vista Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • Yes, Hills Vista Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Hills Vista Lodge is 8.1 miles from the centre of Matamata. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.