Masonic Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (73 reviews)
9 McLean Street , Waitara , nz

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Darts
Karaoke
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Coffee Shop on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and fresh units
Friendly staff
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Noise disturbances from the bar

Categories

Cleanliness
6.4
Multiple reviews indicate issues with cleanliness including dirty carpets, hair found in the bathroom, and unclean refrigerator.
Service
9.4
Staff were noted as friendly and helpful, providing assistance even during technical issues.
Location
8.9
Many reviews highlighted the convenience of the hotel’s location and proximity to local attractions.
Room Quality
6.9
Some reviews mentioned discomfort due to noise and poor condition of rooms, while beds were mentioned as comfortable.
Amenities
7.4
Lack of basic amenities such as irons and issues with air conditioning were noted.
Value for Money
6.9
Reviews pointed out that the rate charged did not reflect the quality of the room, indicating poor value for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.4
On-site food options were appreciated, but cleanliness issues impacted the overall rating.
Overall Experience
8.9
Despite some issues, guests were generally satisfied with their stay and had positive experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:34

Property Description

Modern Rooms and Scenic Views
Renovated in 2014, Masonic Hotel offers stylish modern rooms with the option of stunning mountain views. Each room features a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and a private bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries.

Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of Waitara town centre, Masonic Hotel is a short stroll from various shopping and dining venues, providing guests with ample entertainment options. Additionally, the hotel is just a quick 10-minute drive from New Plymouth Airport.

Complimentary Amenities
Guests of Masonic Hotel can take advantage of free parking during their stay, adding convenience and value to their visit.

Book your stay at Masonic Hotel Waitara for a delightful blend of modern comfort and scenic beauty.

Important information:

If you expect to arrive after 17:00, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: NPL

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 73 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.4
Service: 9.4
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 6.9
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Sydine couple nz
9
Pros:

Staff are lovely

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
G
Grace family_with_children nz
7
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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rhiannon bryan family_with_children nz
9
Great value
Pros:

Lovely staff and clean, comfortable room, great cafe.

Cons:

A little bit of noise from the bar over night but not too loud

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Sue solo_traveller nz
7
The room itself was fine but no communication from staff apart from booking in
Pros:

The room had everything i needed.

Cons:

I was told the car park for customers would be locked at 9.30, so I made arrangements for my car to be left at another venue, so I walked and got rides from friends which was not really appreciated. No one offered to help carry my bag up the stairs.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Rebecca family_with_children nz
6
Was fine for what we needed
Pros:

Perfect location for why we were there

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Perry solo_traveller gb
5
Passable
Pros:

Location was a bit run down and the hotel could do with a spruce up, air con wasn't working.

Cons:

As above

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
P
Potaka family_with_children nz
6
Pros:

Short and sweet

Cons:

Smell of curry in hallway

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
G
Gail couple nz
7
Value for money comfortable stay great Staff member
Pros:

Excellent friendly helpful reception staff

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
R
Russiaan couple nz
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Bruce solo_traveller nz
2
i don't think I will be coming back.
Pros:

the bed was good, I slept well with the room at 18 degrees. The coffee was good. The people tried to fix what should have been good to go,

Cons:

The room door kept not letting me in, even with the swipe card, neither the security staff or myself could get in, we had to shoulder the door to get it to open. I didn't lock the door when I left in case it couldn't be opened again.
There was no remote for the air conditioning. I had to get the manager to get someone else's. The TV didn't hook up to the Wi-Fi, until I turned it off for 5 minutes and restarted it all. I asked for a rear steak, it was medium rear. The carpet on the stairs was in very poor condition; it looks very run down. There was broken glass, lots of it in the car park area along with a rubbish heap.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
E
Eddy couple nz
7
Pros:

Did have breakfast

Cons:

nil

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Angela-Lee family_with_children nz
1
The most worse experience ever, and I have stayed at many hotels before.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The place was dirty, the carpet had stains and the floors were not vacuumed properly. The stench was disgusting, the covers on the beds had marks on them, we ended up buying sheets, pillows and blankets so we didn’t have to sleep on the bedding provided. The fridge didn’t work, I told the hotel lady and informed her we had to through some of our food out as our food spoiled due to fridge not working, she apologised and offered to get a working fridge from another room, which they did. No running water in one of the toilets, the parking area was unrecognisable due to the piles of rubbish and broken driveway. Very noisey, heard everything upstairs from the road and the pub. Would not recommend to anyone, if there was available accommodation we would had moved on, but there wasn’t and we just had to deal with it.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Maru couple nz
8
It was easy to find, allowed for late check in and value for money
Pros:

Allowed for late check in

Cons:

I asked for a double bed and I was scared I might pop a tyre parking in the back parking area.

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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Jitendra family_with_children nz
4
Disappointing accommodation
Pros:

Bed linen were clean

Cons:

First thing as we entered the entrace door heaps of laundry bags were piled up just in front of the door.Windows curtains were broken of Room 5
Dirty windows and rubbish outside the window balcony.
Tv wasnt going on for Room 5 and one of the power point. Dirts in the corners of the ceiling. Dirty air vent in the room.
It would be great if they could improve thier cleaning standards.

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Louana couple nz
5
2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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Roziana family_with_children nz
7
Pros:

Hotel was clean.

Cons:

They didn't have irons in any 5 rooms we took. Nor even available with reception

2026-01-03 via Nuitee
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Smith family_with_children nz
8
Pros:

It was close to the township, and there was a restaurant and bar in one place .
The staff were amazing 👏
We ended up staying another night.

Cons:

The fridge needed to be cleaned from mold.

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Pranav family_with_children nz
5
Disappointing Value for the Price Paid
Pros:

The double bed was comfortable, the shower had good pressure, and the location was good only a few minutes drive to New Plymouth.

Cons:

For the price of $195 per night, the room did not feel good value for money. While this may have been due to the time of year, the room felt more in line with a, $100-110 per night stay. The carpet was old and appeared dirty. There was hair in the toilet and a long strand of hair on one of the body towels. The white cups had stains inside, and two cups were stuck to their saucers, which meant we purchased paper cups from the nearby New World. There were also cobwebs on the ceiling lights, which gave an overall impression that cleaning standards could be improved.

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
M
michael family_with_children nz
5
2025-12-28 via Nuitee
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mulagada family_with_children in
10
Cons:

I was there for Christmas. Down there was a bar and restaurant. Music was loud till midnight. Might be because of Christmas celebrations. Other then that all good

2025-12-26 via Nuitee