Masonic Hotel & Bar is a 3-star hotel on McLean Street in Waitara, about a 5-minute walk from Knox Church and 200 metres from the Waitara South African War Memorial. It's a convenient base for exploring the area, with New Plymouth 16km away and Clifton Park just 1km from the hotel.
Rooms come with a sitting area, climate control, Wi-Fi and cable channels, comfortable beds, and a walk-in shower with a separate toilet in most bathrooms. Some rooms offer mountain views, and room types range from Queen, Standard and Deluxe Twin rooms through to Deluxe and Superior King rooms and a Deluxe Triple Room.
As a hotel and bar combined, Masonic offers a restaurant, snack bar, bar/lounge area and coffee bar on site, along with a swimming pool, golf course, billiard tables, darts, karaoke, live entertainment and a casino. It also caters to business travellers with meeting and banquet facilities and photocopying, and families with a children's menu.
On McLean Street in Waitara, Masonic Hotel & Bar combines a 3-star hotel with the feel of a classic local pub. It's set close to the town centre, just a 5-minute walk from downtown Waitara and from Knox Church, and 200 metres from the Waitara South African War Memorial, making it an easy base for exploring the area.
The hotel is well placed for visitors to Taranaki, with New Plymouth around 16km away and its airport within 5km. Otaraoa Pa is 3.4km away, Clifton Park sits just 1km from the hotel, and the nearest bus stop, Princess/Richmond, is about 700 metres away. The River of Life Church, popular with pilgrims and tourists, is also nearby.
Guest rooms come with a sitting area, climate control, Wi-Fi and cable channels, along with comfortable beds and heating. Most bathrooms include a walk-in shower and separate toilet, with free toiletries provided, and some rooms offer views of the mountain. Room options include Queen, Standard Twin, Standard King, Deluxe Twin, Deluxe King, Deluxe Triple and Superior King rooms. There is no capacity for cots or extra beds in any room type.
What sets Masonic apart is its pub and entertainment side. On site, guests and locals can find a restaurant, snack bar, bar and lounge area, and a coffee bar, alongside a swimming pool and golf course access. For a more traditional pub night out, there are billiard tables, darts, karaoke, live entertainment and even a casino. A welcome drink and happy hour are also part of the hotel's offering.
Masonic Hotel & Bar also caters to business travellers, with meeting and banquet facilities and fax/photocopying available on request. Families are catered for too, with a children's menu on offer, and special diet menus are available for those with dietary requirements.
Check-in at Masonic Hotel runs from 12:00 to 19:00, with check-out between 05:00 and 10:00. The hotel accepts Visa and Eftpos as payment methods. Wi-Fi is available in public areas, and the property offers 24-hour security, luggage storage and daily housekeeping. Smoking is not permitted on site, and pets are not allowed.
With 214 reviews rating it as a pleasant stay, Masonic Hotel & Bar offers both overnight accommodation and a local pub atmosphere for visitors passing through Waitara or locals looking for a night out. It's located at 9 McLean Street, Waitara.