Masterton Motor Lodge

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Karen

Staff were really helpful we weren't sure if we would make it before reception closed so I sent them a message they called me back with an alternative option. We did manage to get there in time & they checked if we had everything we needed

Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2026

John

Single night stay. Room was OK although obviously not modern and somewhat improvised (Microwave on padded seat / bench. Room was quiet. Would stay there again for an overnight.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Mary

An older motel that has been well maintained. Beautiful location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

Corey

Easy Parking

Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

John

Clean and quiet. No one bothered us all weekend!! Spacious room

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Feb 2026

Mandy

All I can say is the room was clean. That's it. The bed was uncomfortable, the smoke alarm went off because of the shower steam, but i had to manually turn it off - no one came to check or phoned, very basic room-definitely needs some upgrading (carpet and furniture worn in places). No basic, free TV channels (fortunate we have a Netflix account, but places usually a few free channels), no spare blankets. I was very disappointed with the accommodation

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

08 Feb 2026

Janice

Room outdated.
Bathroom shower barely any water. No hair dryer.
Felt place needed modernisation and a good tidy up

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jan 2026

DAVID

Good size room, place was very dated in need of tlc handy location though

4/10

Poor

04 Jan 2026

Roger

Good bed, general impression was that the motel unwelcoming, swim pools dirty, signage faded and hardly anle to read it. Gardens full of weeds, lawn not mowed or up kept.
Motel not up to standard. Would not recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Alan

First time staying here.
Clean and tidy..Great parking and quiet and peaceful surroundings.
Very comfortable bed.👍
Great communication via msg for key pick up and dropoff. Very happy with our stay.😀
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Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Thierry

Great staff. Big rooms. Centrally located.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Julie

Outside area could do with gardening

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2025

Barrie

Very friendly staff and very good service. Definitely recommend

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Jason

Quiet

Didn't appear to be food options available on site.
Rooms sit well back from a busy road meaning it was quiet.
Very easy and fast check in process.
Happy to stay here again.

Business

4/10

Poor

31 Jul 2025

Karen

I arrived at 5pm after a long day to find reception closed and a note on the door with a phone number which I rang twice…no reply. After a while, 2 elderly Chinese people opened up and with limited English, they gave me a room (which I had prepaid). A woman travelling alone should never have this issue. The room was nice and spacious and bed comfy, but won’t stay here again….too distressing.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

Fang

Clean, spatial, convenient

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2025

Sue

Very clean and tidy … nice amount of soap, shampoo, coffee, tea etc. Even though on main road didn’t really hear traffic noise. Good size room, good TV options, heat pump for heating and cooling. Very pleasant!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

Candice

Large rooms and comfortable.

Large rooms and nice quiet grounds. This property may be a bit older but it’s very clean and comfortable. Easy parking and quiet.

Partner

2/10

Poor

09 Mar 2025

Michael

Nothing like photos, run down, needs maintenance. It basically is not up two scratch. Old appliances stacked up at entrance way to unit Partner wouldn't even use shower. Not a pass mark from us.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2025

Gavin

A nice quiet stay with a great host.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2025

Sue

Great host.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2025

Diana

Fabulous staff and the room and bathroom was clean. The property and units are old so chips out of taps, old plumbing, old carpet etc but it is clean. Bed linen was new and very clean and bed comfortable. The grounds are a bit overgrown and rough but it's quiet and the staff are wonderful! Some financial investment to upgrade would be make the property fantastic!

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2025

Mathew

Easy and close enough to everything we needed

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Dec 2024

Sara

The bed was clean and comfortable, good TV, no bedside hot point, very old and tired with bathroom shower door broken and leaking taps,
Ok but not worth the money.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2024

Kenton

Wish the pool was open

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2024

K Ann

Very helpful staff

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2024

carl

the location the rooms are all ways clean and tidy i will go back there again

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2024

Wendy

More lighting at the entrance for night time found it a bit deceiving being on a busy main road especially coming from opposite side !!

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2024

Karen

Clean, tidy and convenient

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2024

Andrew

The property is a bit old but well maintained and comfortable. Excellent service from the staff.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2024

Jon

Nice place to stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2024

Kirsten

Peacefully

Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2024

Bill

Sadly needs a complete revamp Great location sizeable units but it is all back in the dark ages

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Apr 2024

Beverley

Run down grounds, old but comfortable for the night

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2024

IAN

Good accommodation reasonably priced.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2024

Renee

Very clean and tidy. But did look like the gounds could do with a serious makeover.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Mar 2024

Melanie

Could do with updating

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2024

Tanya

Lovely and clean. Bed was very comfortable. Decor rather dated.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2024

GAYLENE

Nicely situated. Bed was great and comfortable. Cosy and roomy. TV screen wifi fine. Service very hospitable and efficient. Shower was a bit lacking pressure but worked ok. Great for overnight. Outside park Light shining at night. Needed to cover with towel to get a good dark room for sleeping. 8/10

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2024

Zoe

Very welcoming check in and immaculate clean room with everything you could need. Very comfortable bed.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2024

Maa

Great place private n secure.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2023

Willow

Thanks for a great stay, cosy clean room with a beautiful outlook onto green and some big trees. The grounds are a bit unkept but that didn't bother us - the place has a good vibe and was very peaceful despite being on the main road. We would be happy to return. Many thanks.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2023

Andrew

Conveniently placed on the highway in and out of town. Friendly staff and check in process. Facilities and fit out are getting old but kept clean and in good working order.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2023

Wayne

Excellent stay once again, we are regular guests.
Clean, quite and a good price.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2023

lLinda

The manager Eric was very friendly, told us of some of the things we could do and see in Masterton and surrounding areas

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2023

Wayne

Excellent stay, well worth the money

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2023

Luke

Friendly staff - good value for money

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2023

Josh

Easy access not far from town very cozy

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2023

Richard

Very clean and spacious.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

19 Mar 2023

Kelly

Property was run down and in need of refurbishment and not the cleanest and unit had cockroaches. Lovely Manager but would not go back

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

07 Mar 2023

Verified traveler

Needs updating

Carpet was sticky, insufficient cutlery for two people, the TV was in front of the mirror, just old overall and cost $193 which was a lot more than many of our other much nicer motels.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2023

Sandra

Beds very comfortable

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2023

Graeme

Acceptable accommodation. Showing its age, a bit dated and tired. No coffee plunger or plunger coffee which is the norm now in NZ. Service by staff was good as they found something in our unit after we left and rang to check it was ours (it wasn't but had been left by a previous occupier). Overall acceptable for a quiet weekend away.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Jan 2023

Ronald

Could only stay one night because of the smell Woke up feeling sick

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2022

Terry

Great customer service. Very clean room & comfortable bed.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Nov 2022

Yvonne

Rooms are adequate though dated. The grounds need a lot of attention, would look wonderful if this was the case. Otherwise a pleasant stay - clean and tidy room.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2022

Wayne

Property is a bit tired, but nice and clean. we paid a good price for it

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2022

Maggie

Lovely spacious rooms, good location, good price. Will stay again

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jan 2020

Travla

Lots of permanent residents I was not expecting the police to turn up twice. The shower was mouldy but the air conditioning worked well. Would not book again!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2020

Matila

friendly host and the room was nice and tidy, bed very comfortable. lovely place to stay and highly recommended

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Lovely location and beautiful garden area on the inside courtyard. Great to sit in and have a wine.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2020

Susan

Nice place to stay

We enjoyed our stay. Comfortable bed. Always appreciate free wifi.Well equipped.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Dec 2019

Tamara

Our stay at the Masterton motor lodge was okay, everything was good except for the pool didn’t look like it was cleaned, we stayed at the Suite(attic) and whenever someone was upstairs it was very annoying when the floor was squeaky also our shower the water took for ages to drain. But overall our stay was ok, checking in was fast and easy.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Well laid out rooms, clean, very quiet.
Good value for money.

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Friendly And accommodating staff, roomy and good location.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2019

Wayne

Cheap stay

Friendly staff. Hotel showing signs of age with alot of wear and tear. Rubbish bin, crockery and bathroom were not clean.
Heating works well and good to have sky channels.

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

This property has excellent facilities (pool, conference room) and spacious units. It has plenty of space for children to play. Our unit was at the back of the complex and was very quiet. The bed was comfortable and the shower was good. The place is in need of maintenance. The brand new owners have just developed a maintenance plan and we wish them well as they work to improve it.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The lodge was great, a little disappointing that the resturant no longer operates, but would stay there again. The room was large and very tidy

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jun 2019

Tiny

First Impression very nice outside was excellent however bathroom and kitchen floor was like walking on ice and it needs a upgrade eg. Curtains couple other things as well but overall OK

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

08 May 2019

Verified traveler

Unfortunately we booked this property because of an onsite restaurant and bar, only to find unpon arrival that it is no longer in operation , and hadnt been since october 2018. Their web site clearly shows the restaurant and also the sign at the entrance to the property says it is open, even the information in the book in the room still promoted the restaurant. They need to update as very misleasing. The property could do with a little upgrading, although in saying that the bed waa very confirtable and the water pressure for the shower was great. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent motor lodge. Great big room with big windows, quiet location. Would definitely recommend.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Great location. Needs a bit of an upgrade but clean, tidy and friendly staff.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

It has alot of grass area so would be good for car groups or drag racers with trailers to stay or truck drivers toi park big trucks.
The outdoor furniture was rickerty and well past its use by date and there was no can opener, but the units are very good size, the beds are comfy and it is definitely worth a stay,even if its not super modern it is super homey.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

But tired now but quiet and clean. Lovely grounds.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2019

DOUG

OK accommodation, clean, quiet, easy parking, etc. Second floor sleeping was annoyingly squeaky, though, and difficult to shower without getting the entire bath floor wet (type of shower stall not appropriate for the bath size).

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

The grounds here are wonderful and the rooms spacious. Nice quiet location with a short drive to town. Would be good to see a bit of time spent cleaning the cobwebs away from outdoor chairs and surrounds, but other than that, lovely place to stay.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

the friendly staff and the owner was so helpful the room was very clean and the grounds were very tidy

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

The property is nice and spread out, i like that there was a large open lawn out my window. My room was large work a kichen and sitting area. The place was very clean

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2019

Marlene

A very attractive environment

The Motor Lodge is in a convenient location. The room was well- priced, clean, roomy and comfortable, and looked out onto lovely grounds. The only negative was that early morning shower usage in neighbouring units produced a rather loud \"whooshing\" noise which I imagine was something to do with the plumbing arrangements. I would consider returning for another stay.

Friends

4/10

Poor

06 Feb 2019

Nick

Regrettably we can’t recommend this hotel.

Regrettably we are unable to recommend this hotel to travellers. Although the welcome was friendly and efficient, and the hotel was attractive from the road with lovely grounds, the bit that is really important is the accomodation and sadly this was of a very poor standard for the $155 NZ we paid. Our allocated unit had a shabby look about it which spoilt our stay. First appearances are lasting appearances. The leather couch in our one bedroom unit was peeling, the wall paper under the bedroom window was scarred, the carpet was faded and stained, the dining chair braid was hanging loose, the door handle surround was loose as well, and the net curtains had tears in them. The straw that broke the camels back for us was the closed swimming pool because of glass on a very hot Masterton day. Having to drive into town and pay for a swim was frustrating to say the least. The issues with our accomodation were pointed out to our host shortly after checking in, unfortunately no response came back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2019

margaret j

Fun trip for two

It is alovely place Masterton older town we went to Rotary Fair in Martinborough so a great place to stay a short distance I would recommend this place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2019

Chris

Best motel in Mastertown

Very nice motel.Lovely pool for children.It is out of township so need a car to get around.Very quiet and nice grounds.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

An older Motel well kept, comfortable and quiet. Location good at the beginning of town and just back from the main road

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely grounds spotlessly clean unit .. very friendly and helpful hosts

6/10

Pleasant

04 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely grounds, rooms need upgrading eg. Carpet, upholstery, bathroom and kitchenette. Poor wifi connection. Great hosts, but cleaning staff need re training.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2018

Lyn

Spacious clean and very comfortable. Would definitly recommend

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2018

Laddie

Nice place but only during summertime.

Appealing complex. Spacious and well appointed room although looking somewhat outdated. The room however was so cold that even after having the small portable heater on for a half hour the cold was still unbearable and it was the beginning of spring! It took almost 2 hrs to get some warmth in the room. If I stay here again it would only be during the preak summer months.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Comfortable room , immaculate grounds and gardens, well presented. Thanks

2/10

Poor

01 Sep 2018

Ken

Double charged Expedia Charged me and the Lodge also charged me, now I have to deal with that! The walls seem thin as it was noisy at times

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2018

james

Great place to stay with all the ammenities and a very comfortable bed.

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2018

Jonny

Almost perfect.

We booked specially because we wanted a nice treat away at a motel with a spa and a pool. Sadly when we arrived we were told the spa was closed. Thought we'd go for a swim instead, but the pool was green and filthy, so no swimming :(
Everything else was fantastic!

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2018

Tony

Great place to stay with family

Great place to stay, spacious, clean

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2018

Irene

Very relaxing

We enjoyed our stay ,and relaxed before our last leg home

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2018

Susan

Nice executive Suite

Front desk helpful. Rooms large and well kept. Nice experience overall.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2018

merv

Just stayed ther overnight but the motel was great and we had a lovely meal in the resteraunt at the motel

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2018

ashwin

Good for Short Stay

It was well situated on the main road. We were able to move around from the motel easily. The room was spacious and the facilities included a swimming pool which was well and nicely fenced off.

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2018

Mark

Good amenities for kids

A little bit old but a well maintained facility with space for kids to run around.

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2018

Sonia

Good 1 Night Stay

Room could do with an update interior wise. Couple of loose door handles. Room was extremely clean. Grounds looked nice and well kept. Was good for our 1 night.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2017

Susan

Masterton Motor Lodge

It was great. Received a free up grade. Thanks

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Quicker over nighter so didnt use any of the facilities