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Melody

3.5 star property
Travelers appreciate the thoughtful touches at this charming motel, where free in-room WiFi keeps them connected and convenient parking simplifies arrivals

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Melody provides a welcoming base near the fascinating Hokonui Moonshine Museum. Guests connect easily with complimentary in-room WiFi while enjoying the comfort and convenience of hassle-free parking just steps from their accommodations.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Gore is home to Melody. Hokonui Moonshine Museum is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Gore travel guide
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71 Hokonui Dr, Gore, Southland, 9710

What's nearby

  • Bannerman Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hokonui Moonshine Museum
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gore Historical Museum
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Eastern Southland Gallery
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brown Trout
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Stable Kitchen
    16 min walk
  • Domino’s
    16 min walk
  • Croydon Lodge
    18 min walk
  • Returned Services Association
    17 min walk
  • Jillz cafe
    11 min walk

About this property

Melody

Motel near Hokonui Moonshine Museum
Melody provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Melody have perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 1 metre
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Melody Hotel Gore
Melody Gore
Melody Motel Gore
Melody Gore
Melody Motel
Melody Motel Gore

Frequently asked questions

Is Melody pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Melody?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Melody?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Melody?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Melody located?

Situated in Gore, this motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hokonui Moonshine Museum.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Melody Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kriss

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

Perfect place to stay

Amazing place to stay. Quiet, clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff. Very tidy and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy, great staff at door, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constantine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay for a few days working in Gore. Very friendly and helpful. Great bathroom/shower and comfortable bed. Only a 10 min walk to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Business trip

This place is great. Modern, warm, clean and quiet. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

Wonderful, clean, quiet and comfortable

Good situated, quiet and very comfortable. Very recommended. The owner is a very friendly and warm person. She cares for her guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

E

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

Great for business travel

Consistently clean and well presented room. Beautifully fully tiled bathroom with fantastic shower. Bed comfortable. As modern building well insulated so warm & cosy even with just small heater. Enjoyed the wee sweet treat - nice touch. Great for business travel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Beautiful room, mainly let down by a cold bathroom

I stayed for two nights as I was attending a number of the Tussock Country Festival events. I have stayed here before, under the previous ownership, as I find it very convenient for this being just out of the centre of Gore (so quieter) but close enough to make it easy to get in and out and with off-street parking too. The room (No.2) is beautiful, and the whole building still appears brand new. The room was well-equipped and beautifully-appointed. There was a bedside chest of drawers plus a small wardrobe cupboard for storage and a desk and chair for working at. Also a TV (which I didn't try), good WiFi, excellent quality free tea and coffee, bottled water and enough milk for my two-night stay. The bed was comfortable bed, no electric blanket but an electric heater to warm the room. Cups & saucers, mugs, one plate, one cereal bowl, one set of cutlery. The bathroom looked lovely, was fairly spacious, fully-tiled in marbled tiles, with a walk-in shower, washbasin and toilet but was very cold as there was no heating at all. I was also rather surprised that, despite there being no dishwashing facilities, my (rinsed) used crockery and cutlery were not washed or replaced during my stay despite being left in the washbasin. I knew about the cold bathroom from previous stays, so was prepared for that but this is the first time I have eaten in my room so I was very surprised by the lack of clean crockery and cutlery for "day 2". Nonetheless I will have no hesitation in staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kriss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stay for work and it's always amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably the best accommodation in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy, and very conveniently close to town.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at Melody. The room and bathroom were just what I needed for my stay in Gore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

Very clean and suitable for purpose.

Perfect for a business stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly proprietor who welcomed me on arrival. Very clean and suitable accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts. Really nice room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities that really added to the overall experience. Some recycling options would have been nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The care was special. great care for myself and my cycle.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are perfect, very clean, quite and private close to town but away from noise. i really liked the way i was welcomed into the property but then left alone. I totally recommend this property and would stay again. Thanks Anna
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Corrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Recommend

Lovely clean but gardens and lawns could do with some love other than that great beds had amazing sheep clean modern
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New, clean, tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and friendly hosts. Close to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fab in Gore

Very modern and clean accommodation with the most fabulous bathroom. Double glazing so very quiet. Single accommodation only so great for business trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice place i really recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020