Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee, approximately NZD 12.50 to 15.50 for adults and NZD 12.50 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but guests must contact the property in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, including the registration desk and bathrooms.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Masterton, just an 8-minute walk from the Museum of Early Childhood and a 12-minute walk from Queen Elizabeth Park. Other nearby attractions include Shear Discovery and Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, both within 1.2 km.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, which operates from October to February.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of NZD 20 per night. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve cribs or rollaway beds.

Amble Inn Motel

What guests think

At Amble Inn Motel, guests frequently praise the friendly, welcoming staff, generally clean rooms, and good value for money, while also noting that the property and many units feel older, with decor and fittings showing their age.

Several reviews mention thin walls, small or awkward bathrooms, and occasional plumbing noise, affecting quiet and comfort. The pool is appreciated by some, but outdoor areas and maintenance—especially the pool and gardens—are repeatedly described as tired or overgrown. The location is handy to shops and the town centre. Expect a simple, older stay with friendly service and solid value.

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Facilities

Outdoor facilities include a swimming pool that some guests enjoyed, but many describe the pool, BBQ area, and gardens as neglected or overgrown. Laundry is mentioned inconsistently, with one report of locked access and another noting free use.

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Lachlan

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The general property was in poor condition - dirty pool, peeling paint and overgrown gardens.

8

Alex

7 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Good size rooms for family of five. Enjoyed the pool.

8

Dennis

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was nice, clean, had all you needed for your short stay. The cleaner was excellent, room was done up every day. The grounds outside were rough. Needed a lot of maintenance. The pool area was very unattractive, the Bar B Que area was overrun with weeds . That entire areas was run down. Which is too bad as you can see at one time the place was quite elegant. Other wise, it was OK , I would stay again. Generally a bit high cost wise for what you got.

6

Adrian

24 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was small and quite dated. The pool area really didn't look very nice at all and we didn't use it. Likewise the garden area. Things have definitely been neglected since the photos were taken. The laundry facilities were locked at all times and we got the impression that the owner didn't really want the guests using it at all even though it's advertised as an amenity.

8

Craig

2 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property needs a little tlc. Everythings overgrown. Pool dirty etc

10

Philip

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our host was excellent, the room comfortable, clean and serviced daily. What a treat. And the pool was the icing on the cake, on a 30 degree day.

10

Noel

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very neat & clean motel, very friendly staffs and easy access. Just unfortunate too cold to use their swimming pool.

10

Duncan

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfy bed, good wifi, decent tv, swimming pool and free laundry.

8

Susan

13 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Very helpful and welcoming staff. Lovely clean room and bathroom. Bathroom large for a motel room and very good to have coat pegs there for dressing gown etc. Good area outside to eat by the swimming pool.

8

Wendy

5 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely setting with pool but gardens needed weeding and groomed.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean and tidy. However, a few reviews cite lapses (e.g., missed items or pests) and worn fixtures that affect perceived cleanliness.

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Ken

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Somewhat old school offering. Probably won’t return. I must say it was clean.

6

Janet

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed only one night and just needed a bed to sleep in, so fulfilled that need. Otherwise I would not choose to stay longer as for the price, it was old and dated, taps had cold and hot separate which wastes water, and the walls are thin which allowed for hearing the music and voices from the next room. Staff were very friendly and welcoming and the room was clean.

10

Keith

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy room, great value for money

8

Andy

16 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean, staff courteous

8

Marie

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy would stay again

4

Sam

18 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Im not the 1 to bragg, about my stay in motels but i feel as if i need to write this review cuz the reviews i read before choosing this motel felt legit, which caught my attention to choose this place. I liked the fact i had a bed for myself and daughter and whanau for the night. Besides that i could hear next door tv going all night, the cleaning side was bad. Broken glass found on the kitchen floor in our room, that thank god my daughter didnt stand on. Old face mask found under the queen bed, rubbish under the single beds it was quiet disappointing and to top it off the manger was not present at the time of checking out but we did leave our review with the cleaner there.

4

Jon

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Given it was a comparable price to some vastly superior motels in Palmerston North the quality of the accommodation was poor. Had to kill a cockroach first up and the unit was tired and old with horrible metal window frames and an old cheap shower

8

J C

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean very basic

10

Philip

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our host was excellent, the room comfortable, clean and serviced daily. What a treat. And the pool was the icing on the cake, on a 30 degree day.

10

Adrienne

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless.the staff courteous.

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Rooms

Accommodation is basic and dated, but many find the beds comfortable and showers strong; some units are spacious for families. Common drawbacks include thin walls, small or awkward bathrooms, and occasional noise from neighboring rooms or plumbing; some rooms offer Netflix or YouTube.

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Janet

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed only one night and just needed a bed to sleep in, so fulfilled that need. Otherwise I would not choose to stay longer as for the price, it was old and dated, taps had cold and hot separate which wastes water, and the walls are thin which allowed for hearing the music and voices from the next room. Staff were very friendly and welcoming and the room was clean.

10

Patrick

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Affordable was the first thing I was looking for, great standard for the price range, Fantastic shower, nice warm bed, only negative I could hear the person next door snoring

8

Alex

7 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Good size rooms for family of five. Enjoyed the pool.

8

Roimata

9 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms needs noise proof walls because you can hear the shower going when someone is having a bath in the next room specially when you're sleeping otherwise keep up the good work until next time

8

Denise

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Most comfortable bed I’ve slept in, crisp sheets. Great shower. Decor a little tired but clean and comfortable

6

Clarence

29 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Shower box very tiny

10

George

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Looking a bit dated, but had everything we needed

6

Adrian

24 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was small and quite dated. The pool area really didn't look very nice at all and we didn't use it. Likewise the garden area. Things have definitely been neglected since the photos were taken. The laundry facilities were locked at all times and we got the impression that the owner didn't really want the guests using it at all even though it's advertised as an amenity.

8

Teresa

4 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent, friendly service. Comfortable and spacious lounge and bedrooms. Easy to warm up with a heatpump. Great kitchen. The children enjoyed having netflix and youtube too. The motel could benefit from some ventilation though, especially in the bathroom. Overall a pleasant stay. Thank you.

6

Vincent

13 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Like the heated bed but heater inside room not effective in heating up the room. Really do not like having separate hot and cold water tap that you will get either a frozen or burnt hand when washing hands. Shower room also too small to get a shower.

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Service

Service is consistently friendly and welcoming, with helpful hosts and smooth check-ins; staff sometimes walk guests to their rooms. A few minor concerns were noted around laundry access or availability at checkout.

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Deb

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy excellent staff

10

Lex

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great owners.

10

Pip

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The check in was very smooth and the staff helpful

8

Andy

16 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean, staff courteous

8

Faatoafe Faleatua

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming attitude from the office lady. She even walk me to the room and showed me where everything was. Nice and clean and plenty of space with a beautiful comfortable bed for a nice rest after along drive. I would highly recommend Amble Inn Motel to my friends and families. Blessings.

10

Andrea

14 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent motel and very close to the centre of town. Manager very friendly, approachable and helpful.

10

Philip

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our host was excellent, the room comfortable, clean and serviced daily. What a treat. And the pool was the icing on the cake, on a 30 degree day.

8

Tyla

6 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were brilliant Room was great Police kept turning up must be trouble people down the back But other than that I would recommend just wanted to comment sorry for the little bit of noise from my one year old was trying to keep him quiet You guys are awesome

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Susan

13 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Very helpful and welcoming staff. Lovely clean room and bathroom. Bathroom large for a motel room and very good to have coat pegs there for dressing gown etc. Good area outside to eat by the swimming pool.

10

Vivianne

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely manager, made you feel very welcome

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Location

Location is convenient for town, within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the city centre. Some reviewers also found it quiet.

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Norma

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, friendly staff, the room was perfect with essential amenities

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Sandra

24 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a great location, handy to shops, cafes, supermarkets etc., and the price was reasonable. But the unit we stayed in needed some TLC, it was clean, but the timber was rotting around the tiny shower cubicle, the ceiling was flaking, the doors were marked! Every time someone in the complex had a shower we heard the water running in our unit. The neighbouring property was noisy - loud voices, loud cars in the middle of the night! This would not be our preference for accommodation if we were returning to Masterton.

10

Andrea

14 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent motel and very close to the centre of town. Manager very friendly, approachable and helpful.

6

Barry

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very handy location

8

Robert

20 Jul 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Older property that is comfortable and close to the city centre

8

Stasys

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Close to Wairarapa Club for drinks and meals. The grounds are definitely not "park like"!

10

Jason

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and quiet, walking distance to shops, restaurants and takeaways.

10

Guanyu

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Handy location, friendly staff, tidy room and, of course, very affordable price

8

Amber

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to everything.

10

Tony

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Handy location

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1 $73	2 $72	3 $77	4 $78	5 $77	6 $150	7 $119
8 $80	9 $78	10 $81	11 $77	12 $74	13 $80	14 $81
15 $77	16 $72	17 $80	18 $77	19 $77	20 $106	21
22 $72	23 $74	24 $77	25 $76	26 $76	27 $74	28 $76
29 $76	30 $80

Amble Inn Motel

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Room options

Two Bedroom Family

Studio

One Bedroom Family

Kitchen Studio

Large Studio

Guest reviews of Amble Inn Motel

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