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Charlton Motel

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Gore motel

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Exterior
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Unit) | Free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Unit) | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Standard Studio, Kitchen (Studio) | Bathroom | Towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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, Eastern Southland Gallery
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio, Kitchen (Studio) | Free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Kitchen (Studio)

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

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Unit) | Free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Unit)

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

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Unit) | Free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Unit)

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

Standard Studio, Kitchen (Studio)

  • Sleeps 3

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

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Unit)

  • Sleeps 7

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

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Unit)

  • Sleeps 5

About the neighborhood

Gore

In Gore .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Newman Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Gore Racecourse with a stay here. Gore Public Gardens and Hokonui Moonshine Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Newman Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gore Racecourse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Brown Trout - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Eastern Southland Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hokonui Moonshine Museum - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Green - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Domino’s - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Stable Kitchen - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Charlton Motel

Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Gore 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. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • 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 each accommodation.

National rating

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

How close is Charlton Motel to the airport?

Charlton Motel is 40.9 mi (51-min drive) away from the Invercargill (IVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charlton Motel?

As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charlton Motel on Jul 25, 2026 start from $99, 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 Charlton Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Charlton Motel.

Does Charlton Motel offer free breakfast?

Charlton Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charlton Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Charlton Motel?

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

Is there free parking at Charlton Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Charlton Motel have a pool?

Charlton Motel does not have a pool.

Does Charlton Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Charlton Motel to downtown Gore?

Charlton Motel is 1.2 mi away from Gore.

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

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
Verified

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

8/10 Good

Anna

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Russell

Very tidy and welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

8/10 Good

Christine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

6/10 Okay

keith

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were clean but perhaps a little tired. We had no direct contact with the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

Over night in Gore

In town over night, always a friendly reception
Stayed 1 night in May 2023