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Esplanade Motels

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Brown Trout

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Family Double Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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35 Railway Esplanade, Gore, 9710
  • Place, Eastern Southland Gallery
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Hokonui Moonshine Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Gore Historical Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Upstairs) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Double Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Double Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Gore

East Gore stay.Your stay at this East Gore motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Brown Trout and Eastern Southland Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Fly Fish Mataura - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Brown Trout - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Eastern Southland Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hokonui Moonshine Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gore Historical Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Thomas Green - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Stable Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino’s - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Esplanade Motels

3-star motel 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 RV/bus/truck 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 hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include showers. This Gore motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15 per person

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 elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

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 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.

Property 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: 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 each 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

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

How close is Esplanade Motels to the airport?

Esplanade Motels is 42.6 mi (54-min drive) away from the Invercargill (IVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Esplanade Motels?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esplanade Motels on Jun 16, 2026 start from $104, 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.

Does Esplanade Motels have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Esplanade Motels.

Does Esplanade Motels offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Esplanade Motels, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 15 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Esplanade Motels?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Esplanade Motels?

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

Is there free parking at Esplanade Motels?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Esplanade Motels have a pool?

Esplanade Motels does not have a pool.

Does Esplanade Motels have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Esplanade Motels to downtown Gore?

Esplanade Motels is 0.8 mi away from Gore.

Esplanade Motels Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 221 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA MELANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean Nice chap who greeted us Good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet room, good facilities and housekeeping
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t meet the staff so can’t say, but the whole unit was very clean and modern well equipped for our over night stay, would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motelier is a top person, easy to talk to, helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The suite of rooms was very clean and well appointed. Nothing missing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay.had a full kitchen which was great too.very clean and warm
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Zalmon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect over night stay, friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Checked in very late and they made sure l got easy access
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kai Lu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and modern. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, clean warm, great shower and the hosts were lovely and friendly will definitely stay again next event in gore :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamahou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to rest
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice comfortable stay, room was very warm with adequate heating, bed was also comfortable, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice and helpful. For the price the accommodation was very good and staff even serviced the room during our stay which was nice and unexpected. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice n quiet friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damien

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

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