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Esplanade Motels

3.0 star property

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Family Double Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | TV
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
$109
$95 nightly
$109 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 2 - May 3

Explore the area

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35 Railway Esplanade, Gore, 9710
  • Place, Brown Trout
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hokonui Moonshine Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Gore Public Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Upstairs) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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 Twin Beds

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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 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gore

Located in Gore (East Gore), Esplanade Motels is within a 5-minute drive of Brown Trout and Eastern Southland Gallery. .This motel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Fly Fish Mataura and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Gore Historical Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Fly Fish Mataura - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Brown Trout - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hokonui Moonshine Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Eastern Southland Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gore Public Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Stable Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Capri Restaurant Ltd - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Green - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Esplanade Motels

Esplanade Motels offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include showers. This Gore motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

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 elevator
  • 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
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 per person

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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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Esplanade Motels Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 220 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Clare

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

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

8/10 Good

Jade

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet room, good facilities and housekeeping
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kai Lu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and modern. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Judy and Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Meet my needs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely lady greatest us, very helpful 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ivan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proprietor at reception was very friendly woman. Helpful, gave us an upgrade, which we appreciated very much.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The 0wner had asked motel users before they built a new block , what sort of features were important. The unit was fantastic and even had a heated bathroom floor....and best of all 3 3pin plugs in every area!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gillian made it amazing! So very helpful and kind! The room was literally perfect,so well maintained and welcoming! Thank you Gillian!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

SANDRA MELANIE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Keryn

Traveled with group
Good hospitality at check in. Nice set up in room. Clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was modern and very clean. All that we required. Loved being able to park outside our door great for unpacking and packing. The bed was comfortable and bedding good. We enjoyed our stay and will return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What we didnt like was the laundry facilities. Had 6 days of clothes and it didnt dry so had extra time to stay a bit longer in Gore. What we like was the space of the room, comfy chairs and bed, good shower pressure, had everything in the kitchen facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iskender

Traveled with family
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