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Gateway Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful garden retreat with practical amenities at this motor inn, where express check-in makes arrivals smooth and stress-free

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Solway's Gateway Motor Inn blends natural beauty with comfort. Guests enjoy lush gardens, laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, and free self-parking. The express check-in ensures a seamless experience in this welcoming atmosphere, consistently praised by previous visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
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About this property

Gateway Motor Inn

  • Motel located in Solway
  • Gateway Motor Inn provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
    • Express check-in, multilingual staff and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Heating and fans
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
    • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
    • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and eco-friendly cleaning products

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 40.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 30 for adults and from NZD 20 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 40.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gateway Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gateway Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gateway Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gateway Motor Inn located?

Located in Solway, this motel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Vintage Aviation Museum, Old Stick & Rudder Company and Museum of Early Childhood. Queen Elizabeth Park and Shear Discovery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great motel with very good amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel with wonderful service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tetia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, very private, so dark was awesome for sleeping! Friendly staff, easy to find. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well presented property and friendly staff. Will definitely be staying again if I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place. Suited what we needed. Very warm and cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nuala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, beautiful large room with big shower. Good water pressure. Can’t fault the motel for anything would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming. Point do enough for us. Went above and beyond
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rupi was great with communication and was available to answer any queries we had. Lovely clean room. Had a great time and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Rupe was amazing offering excellent service and very welcoming, couldn’t do enough to help and went over and above to make sure I was happy. Will only stay here now when travelling to Masterton. Welldone
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

storm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really welcoming, clean, tidy, warm, modern and comfortable rooms. Better then expected. Highly recommend to all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, quiet and safe with easy access to our car. We were welcomed and introduced to our room very nicely. The outdoor patio area was vety basic, and as the sun was bearing down hard on the patio and our room, we could not sit outside and enjoy the evening there (as we'd anticipated). The facilities otherwise were good, although perhaps a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Amenities
I stay here every time I come to masterton and it is the coziest place! The staff are awesome and we can’t wait to come back 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is the most comfortable & high end accommodation i have stayed at in Masterton
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have been nice to have dining facility even if it was a continental breakfast that you help yourself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reading about the famous racehorses
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

astrid

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Abzocke Wir hatten eine Family Suite mit 2 Schlafzimmern für 3 Personen gebucht. Bei der Ankunft zeigte uns die Dame von der Rezeption unser Zimmer, das nur für 2 Personen ausgelegt war. Wir haben darauf hingewiesen, dass wir 3 Personen sind und auch so gebucht haben. Statt uns eine Klärung anzubieten, hat sie uns belehrt, dass wir dann hätten 2 King-Size-Betten buchen müssen, so machen das andere Gäste auch. Sie ist gar nicht darauf eingegangen, dass wir die Family Suite mit 2 Schlafzimmern gebucht haben. Immerhin hat sie uns ein größeres Zimmer angeboten, mit zwei King-Size Betten. Da Heiligabend war, haben wir das angenommen, mussten aber 30 NZD zusätzlich zahlen, damit wir dann ein kleineres Zimmer als das gebuchte hatten, das aber übrigens auch schon 20 Euro mehr gekostet hat als das Ersatzzimmer. Hat sie alles nicht interessiert. Sie hat auch behauptet, sie wäre ausgebucht, dabei waren kaum noch andere Gäste da, der Parkplatz leer. Dem Gast die Schuld zu geben, obwohl er nachweisen kann, was er gebucht hat, ohne überhaupt ein Mitgefühl zu zeigen, sorry, das geht gar nicht. Kunden freundlichkeit schaut anders aus. Ansonsten ganz nettes Zimmer, Schrank ließ sich aber nicht schließen, Kühlschranktür hängt, könnte etwas mehr Wartung gebrauchen. Dusche braucht lange bis warmes Wasser kommt, kein Abzug in der Dusche, bei geöffnetem Fenster können die Nachbarn hineinschauen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ja
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lambertus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Masterton

Motel aan de buitenkant van Masterton. Vriendelijke eigenaar. Lekker stil snachts
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025