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Gateway Motor Inn

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star motel in Solway

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A coastal landscape with a lighthouse and rocky terrain.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a sink.
A hotel lobby with a curved sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bar area.
A parking lot with various cars, including a white sedan and a black SUV. There are metal railings and a small white flower bush in the foreground.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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290 High Street, Masterton, Wellington, 5810
  • Place, Vintage Aviation Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Stick & Rudder Company
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Royal Single Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

Royal Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table. There is a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall and a ceiling light fixture.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Masterton

Solway stay.Your stay at this Solway motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Vintage Aviation Museum and Old Stick & Rudder Company. Museum of Early Childhood and Queen Elizabeth Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Vintage Aviation Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Old Stick & Rudder Company - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Shear Discovery - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Masterton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Screening Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Basil's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Clareville Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wild Oats - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Horseshoe Taproom - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Gateway Motor Inn

3.5-star motel in Solway
As a guest of Gateway Motor Inn, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Gateway Motor Inn also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Masterton motel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Gateway Motor Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Masterton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 30 for adults and NZD 20 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 40.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 20 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 40.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gateway Motor Inn to the airport?

Gateway Motor Inn is 71.7 mi (100-min drive) away from the Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gateway Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gateway Motor Inn.

Does Gateway Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Gateway Motor Inn, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 30 for adults and NZD 20 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Gateway Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Gateway Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gateway Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Gateway Motor Inn have a pool?

Gateway Motor Inn does not have a pool.

Does Gateway Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Gateway Motor Inn to downtown Masterton?

Gateway Motor Inn is 2.3 mi away from Masterton.

Gateway Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel with wonderful service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great motel with very good amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well presented property and friendly staff. Will definitely be staying again if I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tetia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, very private, so dark was awesome for sleeping! Friendly staff, easy to find. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Amenities
I stay here every time I come to masterton and it is the coziest place! The staff are awesome and we can’t wait to come back 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is the most comfortable & high end accommodation i have stayed at in Masterton
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nuala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, beautiful large room with big shower. Good water pressure. Can’t fault the motel for anything would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place. Suited what we needed. Very warm and cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rupi was great with communication and was available to answer any queries we had. Lovely clean room. Had a great time and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

storm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really welcoming, clean, tidy, warm, modern and comfortable rooms. Better then expected. Highly recommend to all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming. Point do enough for us. Went above and beyond
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have been nice to have dining facility even if it was a continental breakfast that you help yourself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Rupe was amazing offering excellent service and very welcoming, couldn’t do enough to help and went over and above to make sure I was happy. Will only stay here now when travelling to Masterton. Welldone
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reading about the famous racehorses
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, quiet and safe with easy access to our car. We were welcomed and introduced to our room very nicely. The outdoor patio area was vety basic, and as the sun was bearing down hard on the patio and our room, we could not sit outside and enjoy the evening there (as we'd anticipated). The facilities otherwise were good, although perhaps a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

astrid

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Abzocke Wir hatten eine Family Suite mit 2 Schlafzimmern für 3 Personen gebucht. Bei der Ankunft zeigte uns die Dame von der Rezeption unser Zimmer, das nur für 2 Personen ausgelegt war. Wir haben darauf hingewiesen, dass wir 3 Personen sind und auch so gebucht haben. Statt uns eine Klärung anzubieten, hat sie uns belehrt, dass wir dann hätten 2 King-Size-Betten buchen müssen, so machen das andere Gäste auch. Sie ist gar nicht darauf eingegangen, dass wir die Family Suite mit 2 Schlafzimmern gebucht haben. Immerhin hat sie uns ein größeres Zimmer angeboten, mit zwei King-Size Betten. Da Heiligabend war, haben wir das angenommen, mussten aber 30 NZD zusätzlich zahlen, damit wir dann ein kleineres Zimmer als das gebuchte hatten, das aber übrigens auch schon 20 Euro mehr gekostet hat als das Ersatzzimmer. Hat sie alles nicht interessiert. Sie hat auch behauptet, sie wäre ausgebucht, dabei waren kaum noch andere Gäste da, der Parkplatz leer. Dem Gast die Schuld zu geben, obwohl er nachweisen kann, was er gebucht hat, ohne überhaupt ein Mitgefühl zu zeigen, sorry, das geht gar nicht. Kunden freundlichkeit schaut anders aus. Ansonsten ganz nettes Zimmer, Schrank ließ sich aber nicht schließen, Kühlschranktür hängt, könnte etwas mehr Wartung gebrauchen. Dusche braucht lange bis warmes Wasser kommt, kein Abzug in der Dusche, bei geöffnetem Fenster können die Nachbarn hineinschauen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ja
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lambertus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Masterton

Motel aan de buitenkant van Masterton. Vriendelijke eigenaar. Lekker stil snachts
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025