The Masonic Hotel sits in the city center, offering a perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment. Travelers can enjoy a drink at either of the two bars, test their fortune at the on-site casino, or sample both local and international dishes at the Dining Room restaurant.
Located in Waitara, Masonic Hotel is connected to a shopping centre. Waitara Golf Club and Sentry Hill Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore East End Reserve and Waitara West Quay. New Plymouth Observatory and Brooklands Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Waitara travel guide
9 McLean Street, Waitara, 4320
What's nearby
Bowl of Brooklands
17 min drive - 20.1 km
Waitara West Quay
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Waitara Library
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Pukekohe Domain
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Manukorihi Park
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
New Plymouth (NPL)
9 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald’S Bell Bock
8 min drive
Van Dyck Pancakes
8 min drive
The White Pear Cafe
9 min drive
Pekaren
9 min drive
Tawa Glen Cafe
8 min drive
About this property
Masonic Hotel
Hotel connected to a shopping centre
You can look forward to a casino, an arcade/games room and 2 bars at Masonic Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self-parking
English breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and ATM/banking services
A billiards/pool table, a TV in reception and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Masonic Hotel include comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars.
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking within 10 metres
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Weekday English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 15 to 30 for adults and NZD 8 to 10 for children
2 bars/lounges
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Casino
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
In-room refrigerator
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
On a river
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
1 building
2 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Down comforter
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Refrigerator
Room service
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.00 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 30 for adults and NZD 8 to 10 for children
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.00 per stay
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.
Property is also known as
Masonic Hotel Waitara
Masonic Hotel
Masonic Waitara
Masonic Hotel Hotel
Masonic Hotel Waitara
Masonic Hotel Hotel Waitara
Frequently asked questions
Is Masonic Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Masonic Hotel?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Masonic Hotel on 8 Mar 2026 start from HK$377, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Masonic Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Masonic Hotel?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Masonic Hotel?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Masonic Hotel located?
Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is steps away from Waitara West Quay and Waitara Library. Pukekohe Domain and Manukorihi Park are also within 15 minutes.
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
Masonic Hotel Reviews
8.0
Very good
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The bar noise was excessive The room was bright and had good street and local views , conveniently
located. Overall a nice stay if you're ok with the noise and don't plan on getting up early.
Very central in the Waitara town.
Downside was the noise coming from the bar below. This has been the case on the 2 occasions we have stayed at the hotel. We just accept that this is part of the deal!
Jan
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Michelle
20 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Suited our needs as a bed for the night. Room was right above the bar which was a bit noisy with music and pool tables considering there was only 3 or 4 people in the bar. Disappointed the restaurant wasn't open Sunday morning for breakfast, but found a suitable place up the road.
Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Brian
25 Jan 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Adequate for a night or 2
Very old hotel in the middle of a small town. Quite dated….carpets in poor condition, especially in the hallways.
Bed was comfortable and the bathroom fine.
Good restaurant attached.
TV didn’t work, but a tech came in and fixed it.
Noisy bar downstairs, but didn’t go too late.
Dirty carpets, noisy owners/managers with loud music, noisy fridge with split dirty door seal, uncomfortable bed, mouldy bottom of shower curtain.
Pleasant bar manager, Chynna. Nice pool tables.
Amanda
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
4/10 Poor
Lyndell
18 Feb 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the Deluxe King Room from 14-16th February 2025. It is situated on the front corner of the building. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was awesome. HOWEVER......the air-conditioning was not doing ANYTHING to cool the room. The temperature was around 27/28 degrees for the duration of my stay. And this was even after a 'service' by a technician on the Saturday. Thank goodness a desk fan was supplied. I had to have it going on the highest speed on both nights I stayed and on the bedside table bedside me just to be able to sleep. The carpet in the room needs replacing as it is ripped quite badly by the bed. On my arrival I went to wash my hands in the bathroom only to find a clump of hair sitting in the hand basin. Even with the windows closed, the noise from the bar and street below was extremely loud on the Friday night. Not what you really want after a 4-5 hour drive!
There is no lift in the building, so there was 3 short flights of stairs to climb. Not the best thing if you have a little difficulty ascending and descending stairs as I do. The carpet on the stairs needs either an extremely good clean or total replacement. It looks like white paint has been dropped on it and not in just the odd spot here and there.
Customer and guest parking is available at the rear. It is appalling!! Broken concrete, the remains of broken bottles and a HUGE pile of rubbish - broken old beds, big blocks of broken concrete and goodness only knows what else.
Lyndell
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Henare
29 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean, great shower. The receptionist was very helpful
Absolutely terrible. Check-in was slow, the carpets leading up to, and in, the room was filthy. Linen was clean and beds comfortable. Bathroom was very run down. The music from the hotel downstairs rang through the entire room for a good 5 hours. Anytime someone in the hotel ran water you heard it course through the pipes in your room. So noisy, so terrible that we checked out early.
Would give 0 stars if I could.
The room and facilities were generally dirty—dust everywhere, cups not cleaned, and a strange smell coming from the toilet. The soap had already been opened before I even checked in. The first room I was given had an AC that wouldn’t turn on, and although I was moved to another room, the AC there barely worked either. It wasn’t blowing air properly, wasn’t cooling the room, and kept flashing an error light indicating the filter needed replacing. Overall, the place is poorly maintained and the customer service is almost nonexistent. Feels like a complete scam.
Good value. Clean fresh style, friendly phone calls on details, good breakfast at their cafe. Hadn't realised Waitara was such a pretty town, will stay again.