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Charlies Motor Lodge

Property class: 2
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Balclutha motel

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a carpeted floor.
A row of two-story buildings with balconies, a driveway, and outdoor seating areas.
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.
A reception desk with a clock, a calendar, and various informational posters on the wall.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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

View all photos for Studio

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

Studio

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

Studio Suite

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Apartment

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Balclutha

In Balclutha .At this Balclutha motel, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Southern Institute of Technology and 9 miles (15 km) of Shaws Island. Kaka Point Scenic Reserve and Kaka Point Beach are within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Southern Institute of Technology - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Kaka Point Scenic Reserve - 31 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Kaka Point Beach - 31 min drive - 16.8 miles
  • Catlins Lake - 35 min drive - 25.8 miles
  • Nugget Point Lighthouse - 57 min drive - 22.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Heart and Soul Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 55 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Balclutha RSA - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Canton Takeaways - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Tavern - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Charlies Motor Lodge

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Balclutha motel
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 irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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.

Property 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 each accommodation.

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charlies Motor Lodge to the airport?

Charlies Motor Lodge is 34.7 mi (42-min drive) away from the Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charlies Motor Lodge?

As of Sep 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charlies Motor Lodge on Sep 4, 2026 start from $78, 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 Charlies Motor Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Charlies Motor Lodge.

How close is Charlies Motor Lodge to the beach?

This motel is 14.2 mi (24-min drive) from Kaka Point Beach.

Does Charlies Motor Lodge offer free breakfast?

Charlies Motor Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charlies Motor Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Charlies Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Charlies Motor Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Charlies Motor Lodge have a pool?

Charlies Motor Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Charlies Motor Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Charlies Motor Lodge to downtown Balclutha?

Charlies Motor Lodge is 0.9 mi away from Balclutha.

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 review

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 review

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 review

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