Masonic Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (509 reviews)
249 Main Street , Palmerston North , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Darts
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Lack of breakfast
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.95
Cleanliness was often praised, though a few mentions of minor issues like showers indicate room for improvement.
Service
8.75
Staff were consistently described as friendly and accommodating, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
8.45
Convenient location near essential spots, contributing to its appeal according to multiple reviews.
Room Quality
8.45
Guests mentioned the rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-appointed, despite some noting the old building's quirks.
Amenities
7.95
Amenities were reported as sufficient but with some limitations, such as no hot plate in the kitchen.
Value for Money
8.45
Guests highlighted the hotel as offering great value for the price, especially given the location and service.
Food and Beverage
7.45
There were complaints about the lack of advertised breakfast, affecting the value of food and beverage service.
Overall Experience
8.95
Overall positive experiences, with many indicating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 13:49

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfort and style at Masonic Hotel in Palmerston North. Enjoy allergy-free rooms with modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and city views.

Entertainment and Leisure
Unwind at our bar or try your luck at the on-site casino. For recreation, guests can play darts and explore nearby attractions like Massey University and Arena Manawatu.

Convenient Location
Located within walking distance of Palmerston North Convention Centre, our hotel is the perfect choice for business and leisure travelers. The proximity to the airport and various educational institutions makes it an ideal stay.

Ready to elevate your travel experience? Book your stay at Masonic Hotel now!

Important information:

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 0 years old stay for NZD 30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for NZD 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 509 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.95
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 7.45
Overall Experience: 8.95
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Fletcher • extended_group • nz
5
Pros:

not available
no breakfast

Cons:

stairs

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Rewai • couple • nz
8
Nice!
Pros:

Convenient!

Cons:

The stairs haha

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Skyre • solo_traveller • nz
8
Great last minute stay
Pros:

Location was close to where we needed to be, bed was comfortable, room was clean

Cons:

Function downstairs was very noisy and disruptive for upstairs guests.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Nick • extended_group • nz
7
Good option as a place for two friends to sleep at, close to the function we were attending.
Pros:

Easy option close to the event I was attending. Comfortable place to sleep for two friends.

Cons:

Hallway outside of room smelt of smoke, understandable given it is an older hotel, but still unpleasant.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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eldon • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Rooms are old but very very clean the staff are awesome and the locals and the pub are fantastic

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Meena • solo_traveller • bn
8
Stopover
Pros:

Great Location, Clean, warm, good shower pressure

Cons:

Could do with better quality body wash and shampoo in the shower. And green tea option with the teas provided

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • nz
10
totally enjoyed ,
Pros:

n/a - i had made other arrangements

Cons:

i was happy with everything .

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Nicholls • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Price . Close to venue

Cons:

Price . Close to venue

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Trills • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Very clean, friendly manager.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Zion • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Daniel Findon • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

The staff , were very helpful, when we were traveling and we were running late, I phoned ahead, they waited for me and my son, which I greatly appreciated.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • nz
9
Very friendly knowledgeable manager, a good host.
Pros:

Very quiet for an inner city location for a midweek stay

Cons:

Nothing ( this is my third stay'

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Emily • solo_traveller • nz
10
Excellent place to stay
Pros:

Staff were incredible and welcoming. Room was exceptionally clean and nice. Close to everything.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Tanesha • couple • nz
7
Great little get away.
Pros:

Room felt very cosy

Cons:

Other guest were quite loud opening and closing doors.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Ngaian • extended_group • nz
10
Basic room but clean and good value for money. Would def come back!
Pros:

The staff were friendly and offered to help with our luggage, also close to town and many restaurants.

Cons:

That it had no lift but it was a two storey building

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Upgraded room in older hotel.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Larap007 • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Bed was really comfy. Shower was nice and hot with good pressure.

Cons:

Function room sound system bass vibrated through the floor.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Karim • solo_traveller • nz
7
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Halina • couple • co
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Aroha • extended_group • nz
8
Cons:

The stairs simply because my husband has difficulty going down and mine is going up :) other than that it was awesome.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee