Gateway Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Masterton motel in Solway with free parking

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Lounge
Royal Single Room | Terrace/patio
Family Suite | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Lounge

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
290 High Street, Masterton, Wellington, 5810
  • Vintage Aviation Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Old Stick & Rudder Company
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Museum of Early Childhood
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Masterton (MRO-Hood)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room options

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Royal Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Masterton

Located in Solway, Gateway Motor Inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of sights such as Vintage Aviation Museum and Old Stick & Rudder Company. This 10-room, 3.5-star motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like balconies, microwaves, and coffee makers.

What's nearby

  • Vintage Aviation Museum - 3 min drive
  • Old Stick & Rudder Company - 4 min drive
  • Queen Elizabeth Park - 6 min drive
  • Masterton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive
  • Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dish Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mitre 10 Mega - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Strada - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Gateway Motor Inn

Masterton motel in Solway with free parking
Gateway Motor Inn features free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. Free parking is available if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage and concierge services. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, local meal delivery service, and a reception hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include balconies or patios, microwaves, and coffee makers.

Languages

English, French, Hindi

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

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

Guests will receive key retrieval information
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 20 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day

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

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Gateway Motor Inn?

Gateway Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Motor Inn?

As of Feb 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Motor Inn on Mar 7, 2025 start from $96.81, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of Gateway Motor Inn?

This motel is situated in Solway, close to Vintage Aviation Museum, Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, and Queen Elizabeth Park. You'll also find Old Stick & Rudder Company and Museum of Early Childhood within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Gateway Motor Inn?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel. Free RV/bus/truck parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Gateway Motor Inn have a casino?

No, Gateway Motor Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Gateway Motor Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Gateway Motor Inn?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this motel include access to a chef, a meal delivery service, and a rainfall showerhead.

Does Gateway Motor Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Gateway Motor Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Gateway Motor Inn offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Gateway Motor Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Gateway Motor Inn.

Does Gateway Motor Inn have connecting rooms?

Yes, this motel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Gateway Motor Inn?

Yes, every guestroom at Gateway Motor Inn comes with a balcony with some featuring garden views.

Does Gateway Motor Inn offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Gateway Motor Inn if that's in your vacation plans.

Gateway Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loris

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

storm

Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

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