BK's Chardonnay Motor Lodge vs U Studios Masterton
Both are in Masterton, 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Motel★★★★
BK's Chardonnay Motor Lodge
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Score by category
- 6 of 16
Motel★★★½
U Studios Masterton
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 3.9
- Score by category
- 6 of 16
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 6 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.9 km apart.
Choose BK's Chardonnay Motor Lodge if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 8.7)
Choose U Studios Masterton if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.1 km / 2.1 km)
Why is BK's Chardonnay Motor Lodge better than U Studios Masterton?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.7)+0.8
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
Why is U Studios Masterton better than BK's Chardonnay Motor Lodge?
- 11.0 km closer to the city centre−1.0 km
- 2720 m closer to public transport−720 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| BK's Chardonnay Motor Lodge vs U Studios Masterton: which hotel is better? | BK's Chardonnay Motor Lodge | U Studios Masterton |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | – | 8.7 |
| Location | – | 3.9 |
| Public transport | – | 8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.2 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.5 +0.8 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 8 | 36 +28 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 +0.7 | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | 121 | 126 +5 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.9 | 3.9 +1.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km | 1.1 km −1.0 km |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 420 m −720 m |
| To the airport | 79 km −1.9 km | 81 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 +3 | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 1.1 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | – | 10 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 10 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.9 km apart
BK's Chardonnay Motor Lodge: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station Solway Station: 1.1 km, Wellington International Airport (WLG): 79 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.
U Studios Masterton: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Renall Street Station: 420 m, Wellington International Airport (WLG): 81 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
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BK's Chardonnay Motor Lodge or U Studios Masterton: common questions
Which is better, BK's Chardonnay Motor Lodge or U Studios Masterton?
They are evenly matched. BK's Chardonnay Motor Lodge is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, Google rating; U Studios Masterton is stronger in number of reviews, Google reviews, location score.
Which is cheaper, BK's Chardonnay Motor Lodge or U Studios Masterton?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
U Studios Masterton is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 2.1 km for BK's Chardonnay Motor Lodge.
How far apart are BK's Chardonnay Motor Lodge and U Studios Masterton?
The two hotels are 1.9 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score