Gateway Motor Inn vs Masterton Motor Lodge
Both are in Masterton, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Gateway Motor Inn
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 2.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Inn★★★★
Masterton Motor Lodge
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 3.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Masterton Motor Lodge
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 320 m apart.
Choose Gateway Motor Inn if you want
- a spa and wellness
Why is Gateway Motor Inn better than Masterton Motor Lodge?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
Why is Masterton Motor Lodge better than Gateway Motor Inn?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Gateway Motor Inn vs Masterton Motor Lodge: which hotel is better? | Gateway Motor Inn | Masterton Motor Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Location | 2.7 | 3.2 +0.5 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 6.7 +2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 +1.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 4.0 | 4.9 +0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.5 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.3 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 127 +59 | 68 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 +0.1 | 4.0/5 |
| Google reviews | 137 +5 | 132 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.7 | 3.2 +0.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.3 km | 2.0 km −320 m |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 1.1 km −180 m |
| To the airport | 79 km | 79 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 610 m | 290 m −320 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 3 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★½ +0.5★ | ★★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
320 m apart
Gateway Motor Inn: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Solway Station: 1.3 km, Wellington International Airport (WLG): 79 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.
Masterton Motor Lodge: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Solway Station: 1.1 km, Wellington International Airport (WLG): 79 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.
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Gateway Motor Inn or Masterton Motor Lodge: common questions
Which is better, Gateway Motor Inn or Masterton Motor Lodge?
Masterton Motor Lodge leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, public transport. Gateway Motor Inn is stronger in spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Gateway Motor Inn or Masterton Motor Lodge?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Masterton Motor Lodge is closer: 2.0 km from the centre, against 2.3 km for Gateway Motor Inn.
How far apart are Gateway Motor Inn and Masterton Motor Lodge?
The two hotels are 320 m 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