5 BEST Motels in Gore 🏘️ [2023]

Where to Find Motel Accommodation in Gore

Need a place to stay the night in Gore? The motels offer all the essential facilities in self-contained units, including a kitchen, a bathroom and a bed for the night. While there’s a little less choice of motels in Gore compared to other New Zealand towns, what they at least do have is variety. Check them out in this list of the best motels in Gore!

For more advice on planning your visit to Gore, see The Complete Guide to Gore and the 15 Best Things to Do in Gore.

1. ASURE Oakleigh Motel – Gore Motel with Spa Baths

One of the most contemporary and well-presented motels in Gore, ASURE Oakleigh Motel offers an array of studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. Spa baths are a feature of some units, should you desire a bit of pampering, or stick to a budget with the other shower units available. Studios offer the basics for making breakfast and hot drinks, while other units have all the essentials at your fingertips like a full kitchen and extra comforts like recliner chairs so you can watch the Sky TV in style. The motel is also located close to the town centre.

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2. Esplanade Motels – Pet-Friendly Motel in Gore

And for the most diverse and comprehensive motel in the area, Esplanade Motels offers a range of uniquely designed one-, two- and three-bedroom units sleeping two to six guests. Interiors are a mix of contemporary refurbishments and a touch of the well-maintained old-school, featuring full kitchens with an oven, free WiFi and Sky TV. While cooler evenings are best spent in your warm unit with an electric heater, summer can be enjoyed out in the small grassy barbecue area. What’s more, the motel is a short stroll from the town centre and allows pets. We also recommend this motel in the 10 Best Family Accommodations in Gore.

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3. Riverlea Motel – Motel in Gore Town Centre

Another well-located motel close to the town centre of Gore, Riverlea Motel is modern and family-friendly. With mostly studios and one-bedroom units sleeping up to two, this is an ideal motel for couples and solo travellers, while there are only two two-bedroom units for families/groups of up to five. Every unit has decent cooking facilities, with the larger units featuring a full oven. Keep entertained with streaming services, Sky TV and free WiFi, or walk to the town centre with its eateries, cinema and museums as featured in the 15 Best Things to Do in Gore.

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4. Charlton Motel – Cheap Motel in Gore

Enjoy an alternative location in Gore at the Charlton Motel, which is just a short walk from the Gore Multisports Complex with its hot pools and ice rink. There’s accommodation here for just about everyone, including studios sleeping up to three guests, one-bedroom units for up to five guests, and two-bedroom units for up to seven! What the motel units lack in style and decor, they more than make up for in useful facilities, such as a full kitchen, an ensuite, and warmth with double-glazing and electric blankets. There’s also free WiFi and Sky TV available. Discover more affordable options like this in the 9 Best Budget Accommodations in Gore.

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5. Gore Motor Camp – Holiday Park with Motel Cabins

Finally, you’ll find motel units at the holiday park accommodation of the Gore Motor Camp. Set in park-like surroundings close to the Gore Multisports Complex, this holiday park offers rustic self-contained units sleeping up to four or six guests. The units have an open-plan lounge, dining area and a full kitchen with an oven. Alternative accommodation at the holiday park includes various styles of cabins with the use of a communal kitchen and bathrooms. For alternative accommodation options nearby, check out the 10 Best Holiday Homes in Gore.

More About Motels in Gore

That’s it for our list of the best motels in Gore. For more advice on visiting this Southland town, take a look at the following guides:

Finally, if there’s anything we’ve missed, you’re likely to find it in The Complete Travel Guide to Gore.

Author

Laura S.

This article was reviewed and published by Laura, editor in chief and co-founder of NZ Pocket Guide. Since arriving solo in New Zealand over 10 years ago and with a background in journalism, her mission has been to show the world how easy (and awesome) it is to travel New Zealand. She knows Aotearoa inside-out and loves sharing tips on how best to experience New Zealand’s must-dos and hidden gems. Laura is also editor of several other South Pacific travel guides and is the co-host of NZ Pocket Guide’s live New Zealand travel Q&As on YouTube.

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5 BEST Motels in Gore 🏘️ [2023]

Where to Find Motel Accommodation in Gore