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Charlton Motel

Property class: 3.5

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A single-story building with a red roof, large windows, and a flat facade.
A single-story building with a red roof, white exterior walls, and a small porch area with outdoor seating.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a stove.
A motel with a sign indicating no vacancies, a speed limit sign, and a Sky 50+ Channels sign.
A compact room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a television, and a kitchenette.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

Explore the area

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9 Charlton Road, Gore, 9710
  • Place, Newman Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gore Racecourse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Hokonui Moonshine Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio, Kitchen (Studio)

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, sink, and stove.

Standard Studio, Kitchen (Studio)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A single bed with a grey bedspread, two wall-mounted light fixtures, a chair, and a mirror.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Unit)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 5 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a stove.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Unit)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a kitchen with a stove and oven.

Room

  • Sleeps 3

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room

  • Sleeps 7

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small wooden nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room

  • Sleeps 5

About the area

Gore

At Charlton Motel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Newman Park and Gore Racecourse. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking and in-room kitchens. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a picnic area and luggage storage. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Gore motel include Gore Public Gardens and Hokonui Moonshine Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Newman Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gore Racecourse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Brown Trout - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hokonui Moonshine Museum - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Gore Historical Museum - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stable Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Green - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Ambience - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Charlton Motel

As a guest of Charlton Motel, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Gore motel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Charlton Motel offers 12 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodation at this 3.5-star motel has kitchens. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 9 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: NZD 20 per pet, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Charlton Motel Gore

Charlton Motel

Charlton Gore

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Charlton Motel?

Charlton Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Charlton Motel?

As of 11 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charlton Motel on 13 Sept 2026 start from AU$164, 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 Charlton Motel?

Yep, Charlton Motel has a free self car park.

Is Charlton Motel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Charlton Motel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Charlton Motel?

No, Charlton Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Charlton Motel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Charlton Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 152 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy, great service, top people, warm and dry
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff in a great location with lovely clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kia ora, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here for the country music honours event. The motel was a great location for us and the rooms had lots of space for us travelling as a group. Ngā mihi nui, see you next time!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable, with good range of cooking equipment. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean quiet I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean and friendly people
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent unit, very clean, full kitchen. Will definitely use again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, staff are great Not our 1st stay and we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Russell

Very tidy and welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very comfortable stay, lovely big room, everything was spotlessly clean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm, clean and quite, value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A Quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality and room was clean tidy big and super comfortable! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location and easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy fresh and very affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

One more night in Gore

Great service as always, quite, clean and warm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

Back in Gore

Great place to stay, the owners are top people with local knowledge,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
handy to where i was going
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

1 night in Gore

Always great to be hear, top people and a great town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

1 night in gore

Always great to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to halt for a night, like we did on our way back from Milford Sound. Rooms were clean with all basic amenities. Safe neighborhood.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

1 night in Gore

Great place to stay, warm, tidy and handy, always good to be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is great, rooms could do with an update. Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unit was very clean, warm and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024