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Esplanade Motels

3.0 star property

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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
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $109
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

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

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About this property

Esplanade Motels

3-star motel in East Gore
Along with laundry facilities, this motel has free newspapers and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecue grills, a picnic area, and RV/bus/truck parking are onsite.
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.

Esplanade Motels features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Gore motel also offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Esplanade Motels has designated areas for smoking.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

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

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 elevator
  • 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
  • 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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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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
Verified

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