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Esplanade Motels

3.0 star property

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Children’s activities
Family Double Room, Accessible
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom
Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
13 June - 14 June

Explore the area

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35 Railway Esplanade, Gore, 9710
  • Place, Fly Fish Mataura
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Brown Trout
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastern Southland Gallery
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Upstairs)

Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Upstairs)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Double Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Gore

At Esplanade Motels you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Brown Trout and Eastern Southland Gallery. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and free newspapers in the lobby. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class East Gore motel include Gore Historical Museum and Fly Fish Mataura.
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What's nearby

  • Fly Fish Mataura - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Brown Trout - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Eastern Southland Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gore Historical Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hokonui Moonshine Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Thomas Green - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Stable Kitchen - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Esplanade Motels

As a guest of Esplanade Motels, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Esplanade Motels also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and camper van/bus/lorry parking. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Gore motel.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Esplanade Motels offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Gore motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 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), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Esplanade Motels?

Esplanade Motels offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Esplanade Motels?

As of 12 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esplanade Motels on 13 Jun 2026 start from NZ$185, 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.

Is parking available at Esplanade Motels?

Yep, Esplanade Motels has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Esplanade Motels?

The closest beach to Esplanade Motels is Oreti Beach (68.1 km).

Does Esplanade Motels serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Esplanade Motels?

No, Esplanade Motels does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Esplanade Motels?

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

Esplanade Motels Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 221 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA MELANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean Nice chap who greeted us Good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet room, good facilities and housekeeping
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t meet the staff so can’t say, but the whole unit was very clean and modern well equipped for our over night stay, would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motelier is a top person, easy to talk to, helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well kept, a comfortable and relaxing few days staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely place to stay

we had a wonderful stay the beds were lovely and soft and heaps of hot water in the shower even tho on the main road there was no traffic nose.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend, very clean, comfortable bed, lovely host, 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary-Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The suite of rooms was very clean and well appointed. Nothing missing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Iskender

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great motel, clean rooms, late check in available with prior notice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay.had a full kitchen which was great too.very clean and warm
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Zalmon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect over night stay, friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne-marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay unit is clean warm and comfortable would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Checked in very late and they made sure l got easy access
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kai Lu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and modern. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, clean warm, great shower and the hosts were lovely and friendly will definitely stay again next event in gore :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamahou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to rest
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice comfortable stay, room was very warm with adequate heating, bed was also comfortable, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice and helpful. For the price the accommodation was very good and staff even serviced the room during our stay which was nice and unexpected. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice n quiet friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding

Excellent service and very good rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024