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Charlies Motor Lodge

2.0 star property

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Studio Suite
A modern room with a dark sofa, a small table with a remote control, and a painting of a landscape on the wall.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a small refrigerator.
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a sofa, and a wall-mounted picture.

Studio

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

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A modern room with a dark sofa, a small table with a remote control, and a painting of a landscape on the wall.

Family Apartment

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed 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 King 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 - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Kaka Point Scenic Reserve - 31 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Kaka Point Beach - 31 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Teapot World - 32 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Nugget Point Lighthouse - 57 min drive - 36.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Captains Cafe & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Highway Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Heart and Soul Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 55 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪George Cafe - ‬15 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. Televisions come with satellite channels. 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property class

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 23 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charlies Motor Lodge on 7 Aug 2026 start from AU$129, 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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Shelley

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shower was over the spa bath. You couldnt use spa bath or as bath. The Bath itself leaked all water out side of bath through a hole someone had cut to allow it to drain and leaked through from wall over floor to drain. Hours later water still leaking out which meant puddles of water even in the night. After a shower the water was also spurting out of the hole like a small hose was spurting water. Tried to tell motel in morning but no one answered reception even though rang bell many times. Had to go to an appointment. When finished returned telling them we had checked out that morning and wanted the 2nd night refunded due to water issue and no one here in morning to tell. They offered another room. We declined as didnt want more issues to deal with. They are ignoring contact to refund which is not on when their accommodation is not up to standard. We stayed there in good faith. Considering new owners a few months back, this is not the way to start a new business for yourself. Also the wIndows and door so wet in morning, they were soaked. Never had this in a motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026