Masterton Motor Lodge vs U Studios Masterton
Both are in Masterton, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Inn★★★★Waingawa
Masterton Motor Lodge
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 3.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Motel★★★★Upper Plain
U Studios Masterton
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 3.9
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick U Studios Masterton
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.8 km apart.
Choose U Studios Masterton if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
Why is Masterton Motor Lodge better than U Studios Masterton?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 10)+15
Why is U Studios Masterton better than Masterton Motor Lodge?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.3)+0.4
- 2860 m closer to the city centre−860 m
- 3660 m closer to public transport−660 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Masterton Motor Lodge vs U Studios Masterton: which hotel is better? | Masterton Motor Lodge | U Studios Masterton |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.7 +0.4 |
| Location | 3.2 | 3.9 +0.7 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 4.9 | 8.5 +3.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.8 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.7 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 68 +32 | 36 |
| Google rating | 4.0/5 +0.1 | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | 132 +6 | 126 |
| Rank in Masterton | top 85% | top 62% +23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.2 | 3.9 +0.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.0 km | 1.1 km −860 m |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 420 m −660 m |
| To the airport | 71 km | 70 km −1.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 +4 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 10 |
| Listed amenities | 12 +3 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.8 km apart
Masterton Motor Lodge or U Studios Masterton: common questions
Which is better, Masterton Motor Lodge or U Studios Masterton?
U Studios Masterton leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Masterton 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 2.0 km for Masterton Motor Lodge.
How far apart are Masterton Motor Lodge and U Studios Masterton?
The two hotels are 1.8 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