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Charlton Motel

Property class: 3.5

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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 Historical Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hokonui Moonshine Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio, Kitchen (Studio) | Cribs (free), 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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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 Twin 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 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

Within a short walk of Newman Park, Charlton Motel is within a mile (2 km) of Gore Racecourse. Each of the 12 rooms at this 3.5-star motel includes a kitchen, an electric kettle, and a flat-screen TV.
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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
  • Gore Historical Museum - 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
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Stable Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Thomas Green - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Howl At The Moon - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Charlton Motel

Guests staying at Charlton Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs. Kitchens, electric kettles, and phones are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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 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

  • This property welcomes pets for NZD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 1 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Charlton Motel?

Charlton Motel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Charlton Motel?

As of Sep 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charlton Motel on Sep 13, 2026 start from $105, 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.

What can I see within easy reach of Charlton Motel?

This motel is located in Gore, a short 8-minute walk from Newman Park and also 16 minutes on foot from Gore Racecourse. You'll also find Brown Trout and Gore Historical Museum within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Charlton Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Charlton Motel include a casino at the property?

No, Charlton Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Charlton Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Charlton Motel?

Couples staying at this motel will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some guestrooms, as well as a garden.

Does Charlton Motel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Charlton Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Charlton Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Charlton Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Charlton Motel for a fee of NZD 20 per pet, per day.

Does Charlton Motel have connecting rooms available?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Charlton Motel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Charlton Motel.

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

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

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

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
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8/10 Good

Anna

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Always great to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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 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 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