Exceptional
One of our highest-scored stays, according to its guests.
9.6543Reviews- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.8 out of 10, at 35 Railway Esplanade.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Modern Accommodation with Full Kitchen Facilities Experience comfort and convenience at Esplanade Motels, just a stone's throw away from Gore town centre. Our spacious apartments are equipped with all the modern amenities you need, including full kitchen facilities, electric blankets, and entertainment options like satellite TV and a DVD player. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi access during your stay.
Convenient Location for Leisure and Exploration Explore the beauty of Eastern Southland with Esplanade Motels Gore as your base. Located just minutes away from attractions like the Eastern Southland Art Gallery and Mataura River, there's plenty to see and do. Venture further to Invercargill, only an hour's drive away, for more adventures.
Added Perks for a Memorable Stay Start your day right with a delicious continental breakfast, available for a small fee. Enjoy the convenience of free off-street parking, BBQ facilities for outdoor gatherings, and a guest laundry for your convenience. Book your stay now and make memories at Esplanade Motels Gore.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- BBQ facilities
Rooms
9.6
Exceptional
Rated 9.6 out of 10 by 543 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness9.6
- Service10.0
- Location9.8
- Rooms9.6
- Amenities9.6
- Value9.6
- Food & drink8.6
Guests mention
Friendly and helpful staffClean and comfortable rooms
KCNew ZealandFriendly helpful staff, dog friendly.
aleishaNew ZealandVery clean, spacious and warm.
GregNew ZealandThe place was fine, I would stay there again
RosinaNew ZealandGreat stays, happy to return.
My Family loved the size of the rooms, They stated when they return they are going to book at Esplanade motels. Great space, confortable happy to return.
No dislikes.
LizNew ZealandFriendly and obliging hostess. Warm, comfortable and quiet rooms. Good parking options.
We didn't have breakfast but the beverages bar was adequately stocked.
I would have liked to be able to turn the tv up as it was set on a low volume. Could only find the Sky remote.
I found the pillows a bit hard.
NoleneAustraliaEverything was perfect for your overnight stay.
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
35 Railway Esplanade, Gore, New Zealand
Guests rate the location 9.8 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 09:30 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Esplanade Motels in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that there is a 3% surcharge when you pay with an American Express credit card. Please note breakfast is continental. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Esplanade Motels
What time is check-in and check-out at Esplanade Motels?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Esplanade Motels allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Esplanade Motels?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Is breakfast included at Esplanade Motels?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Esplanade Motels have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Esplanade Motels have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Esplanade Motels?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Esplanade Motels?
35 Railway Esplanade, Gore.
Other places we book in Gore
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.
