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Charlies Motor Lodge

2.0 star property

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Studio Suite
Exterior
Studio | Interior
Private kitchen
Family Apartment

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
12 June - 13 June

Explore the area

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23 Essex St, Balclutha, Otago Region, 9230
  • Place, Southern Institute of Technology
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaka Point Scenic Reserve
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaka Point Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio

Studio

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Apartment

Family Apartment

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Apartment

Standard Apartment

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Balclutha

At Charlies Motor Lodge, you'll be 7.9 km (4.9 mi) from Southern Institute of Technology and 10.6 km (6.6 mi) from Shaws Island. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Balclutha motel include Teapot World and Kaka Point Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Southern Institute of Technology - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Kaka Point Scenic Reserve - 23 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Kaka Point Beach - 23 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Tarata St Park - 24 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Catlins Lake - 27 min drive - 40.7 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Captains Cafe & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 55 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Highway Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Heart and Soul Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bridge Tavern - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Charlies Motor Lodge

Charlies Motor Lodge offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Balclutha motel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Charlies Motor Lodge offers 12 accommodations with an iron/ironing board. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Charlies Motor Lodge?

Yep, Charlies Motor Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Charlies Motor Lodge?

As of 8 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charlies Motor Lodge on 12 Jun 2026 start from NZ$155, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Charlies Motor Lodge?

The closest beach to Charlies Motor Lodge is Kaka Point Beach (17.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Charlies Motor Lodge?

No, Charlies Motor Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Charlies Motor Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Charlies Motor Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Charlies Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a 2 bedroom unit. It was very spacious and comfortable. Great for short or long stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good, no complaints from me
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026