Esplanade Motels

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Brown Trout

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Children’s activities
Family Double Room | Private kitchen
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | In-room dining
Exterior
TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept

Explore the area

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35 Railway Esplanade, Gore, 9710
  • Brown Trout
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Eastern Southland Gallery
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Hokonui Moonshine Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Double Room, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Gore

At Esplanade Motels you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Brown Trout and Eastern Southland Gallery. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and free newspapers in the lobby. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class East Gore motel include Fly Fish Mataura and Hokonui Moonshine Museum.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gore Town & Country Clubs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Croydon Lodge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Capri Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Table Talk Cafe - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Esplanade Motels

Motel with free parking, near Brown Trout
As a guest of Esplanade Motels, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Esplanade Motels also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and camper van/bus/lorry parking. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Gore motel.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Esplanade Motels offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Gore motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15 per person

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Esplanade Motels?

Esplanade Motels offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Esplanade Motels?

As of 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esplanade Motels on 19 Sept 2025 start from AU$161.21, 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 Esplanade Motels?

Yep, Esplanade Motels has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Esplanade Motels?

The closest beach to Esplanade Motels is Oreti Beach (68.1 km).

Does Esplanade Motels serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Esplanade Motels?

No, Esplanade Motels does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Esplanade Motels?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.