Masterton Travel Guide

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Castlepoint lighthouse, North Island, New Zealand

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Where to stay in Masterton

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Solway

While visiting Solway, you might make a stop by sights like Vintage Aviation Museum and Old Stick & Rudder Company.

Solway
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Masterton Central

While visiting Masterton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Shear Discovery and Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History.

Masterton Central
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Te Ore Ore

While there might not be top attractions in Te Ore Ore, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Henley Lake and Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History.

Te Ore Ore
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Lansdowne

While visiting Lansdowne, you might make a stop by sights like Henley Lake and Queen Elizabeth Park.

Lansdowne
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Homebush

While Homebush isn't home to many top sights, Henley Lake and Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History are some notable places to visit nearby.

Homebush
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Kuripuni

While Kuripuni isn't home to many top sights, Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History and Henley Lake are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kuripuni
Copthorne Resort Solway Park

Copthorne Resort Solway Park

4 out of 5
246 High Street South Masterton
The price is NZ$118 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$118
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Masterton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Great service as always

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Copthorne Resort Solway Park
South Park Motel

South Park Motel

4 out of 5
55 High Street Masterton
The price is NZ$130 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$130
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Masterton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Vintage Aviation Museum and Museum of Early Childhood ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (314 reviews)
Room etc was fine; clean, comfortable bed, good heating - but the wifi is AWFUL - unreliable, cutting out constantly,; virtually unusable. Needs to be upgraded, then it would be an excellent place to stay.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

South Park Motel
Amble Inn Motel - Masterton

Amble Inn Motel - Masterton

3 out of 5
124 Chapel St Masterton
The price is NZ$137 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$137
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Masterton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Museum of Early Childhood and Henley Lake are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (321 reviews)
The reception staff and cleaning staff were really pleasant and helpful, and the unit was very clean. The location was excellent, being close to the town and also to the venue we were visiting. The pool was lovely - nice and clean with a pleasant area around it for relaxing.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Amble Inn Motel - Masterton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Room for everyone ..comfortable
beds for large groups

Room for everyone ..comfortable beds for large groups

MASTERTON
Stay at this holiday home in Masterton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and concierge services. Popular attractions Henley Lake and Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
The location and size of the property are perfect for a school team. We were disappointed with the cleanliness of the property, and certain things didn't work properly. The bbq was listed, but was rusty and had no gas bottle. The washing machine got stuck on the rinse cycle. Plenty of fridge/freezer ...

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

Room for everyone ..comfortable beds for large groups
5 o'clock Somewhere - Heaven on Earth

5 o'clock Somewhere - Heaven on Earth

Masterton Wairarapa
Stay at this holiday home in Masterton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Queen Elizabeth Park and Shear Discovery are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Wonderful house, location and owner communication. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

5 o'clock Somewhere - Heaven on Earth
Clarendon Estate - Masterton Holiday Home

Clarendon Estate - Masterton Holiday Home

Masterton Wellington - Wairarapa
Stay at this holiday home in Masterton. Enjoy a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Old Stick & Rudder Company and Vintage Aviation Museum are ...
Clarendon Estate - Masterton Holiday Home
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Masterton

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
32
5 - Excellent 31%
4 - Good
59
4 - Good 58%
3 - Okay
10
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Unfortunately we arrived late afternoon and itvwas raining so we just stayed indoors

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We drove out to Castlepoint. Pleasant drive. The day was windy and overcast.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Will return when we visit New Zealand again we like the area and the people

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Town has growing range of activities, and easy access to Wairarapa attractions

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Loads of Art Deco buildings throughout the centre of town, and old houses (for NZ) in the suburbs. Some good cafes and restaurants.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Have friends and family in Masterton...fantastic place to visit.

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