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Esplanade Motels

3.0 star property
Escape to the tranquility of this motel near Brown Trout. Unwind amidst nature’s charm while enjoying modern comforts.

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Located close to Eastern Southland Gallery, Esplanade Motels offers a serene retreat with a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, park your RV or truck easily, and enjoy barbecue grills for an alfresco dinner.

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$177
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Upstairs)

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Double Room, Accessible

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

Family Double Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

East Gore, a neighbourhood in Gore, is home to Esplanade Motels. Brown Trout and Eastern Southland Gallery are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Gore travel guide
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35 Railway Esplanade, Gore, 9710

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Stable Kitchen
    2 min drive
  • Domino’s
    2 min drive
  • One Chef Kitchen
    16 min walk
  • Guangzhou Restaurant
    17 min walk
  • East Gore Takeaways
    13 min walk

About this property

Esplanade Motels

Motel near Brown Trout
Located close to Eastern Southland Gallery, Esplanade Motels provides a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), motorhome/coach/lorry parking and free newspapers
  • Barbecues and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Esplanade Motels have perks, such as premium bedding and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Separate dining areas, kitchens and fridges

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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 stay for 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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 any lifts

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

Is Esplanade Motels pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Esplanade Motels?

As of 21 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esplanade Motels on 28 Jan 2026 start from NZ$176.96, 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.

How much is parking at Esplanade Motels?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Esplanade Motels?

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

What time is check-out at Esplanade Motels?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Esplanade Motels located?

Located in East Gore, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Brown Trout and Eastern Southland Gallery.

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Reviews

Esplanade Motels Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 215 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Damien

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

10/10 Excellent

Dviouschik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here the host was awesome really friendly and accomodating and knowledgeable of things to do for kids. The rooms were nice and clean and a really good size. Not to far from town but nice and close to some parks which is great for kids. I would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

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

Gore Motel

A very pleasant place to stay in Gore. Beautifully refurbished rooms. Nice comfy bed and an excellent little kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly service.. room was very clean, tidy and warm….
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was very roomy, kitchen had everything you needed. Bed was very comfortable. Nice and quiet. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the cleanest motel room I have ever stayed in, I mean ever.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A genuinely warm NZ welcome.

Sadly it was only an overnight stop but the welcome was warm and hosts very helpful. The unit was one the most spacious and best designed we have stayed in. We fully recommend the motel and the town of Gore - a really friendly place with some quirky shops and delicious food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners were welcoming and helpful. Mitel was close to Hamilton Parkrun which was what we came for. Great dining options nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

Michael

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

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

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Friendly and informative check in. Would differently stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Talia

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

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is located a short distance from the CBD but still close enough. The unit was kept very clean and staff very friendly. The unit contained all necessities you could need for any leght of stay. The onlh downside for us was the bed which didn't meet our needs and we found it uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome and super clean unit . Traffic noise was pretty full on overnight and truck and train movement/ sound was wakeful! . I didn’t realise when booking where exactly the unit was positioned.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024