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Charlies Motor Lodge

Property class: 2

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a carpeted floor. - Charlies Motor Lodge (Balclutha)
A reception desk with a clock, a calendar, and various informational posters on the wall. - Charlies Motor Lodge (Balclutha)
A modern room with a dark sofa, a small table with a remote control, and a painting of a landscape on the wall. - Charlies Motor Lodge (Balclutha)
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a small refrigerator. - Charlies Motor Lodge (Balclutha)
A row of two-story buildings with balconies, a driveway, and outdoor seating areas. - Charlies Motor Lodge (Balclutha)
Charlies Motor Lodge provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a sofa, and a wall-mounted picture.

Studio

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern room with a dark sofa, a small table with a remote control, and a painting of a landscape on the wall.

Family Apartment

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

Studio Suite

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Apartment

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Balclutha is home to Charlies Motor Lodge. Sandihurst Winery and Catlins Kayak and Adventure are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kaka Point Scenic Reserve and Shaws Island. Visit our Balclutha travel guide
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23 Essex St, Balclutha, Otago Region, 9230

What's nearby

  • A dense forest with lush green ferns and tall trees.
    Kaka Point Scenic Reserve
    31 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a lighthouse on a green hill, a winding path, and rocky outcrops in the sea.
    Nugget Point Lighthouse
    57 min drive - 22.8 miles
  • Southern Institute of Technology
    8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Kaka Point Beach
    31 min drive - 16.8 miles
  • Catlins Lake
    35 min drive - 25.8 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe 55
    18 min walk
  • Heart and Soul Cafe
    15 min walk
  • Colado
    19 min walk
  • Canton Takeaways
    3 min drive
  • Gin's Restaurant
    13 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 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)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Charlies Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Charlies Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Charlies Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charlies Motor Lodge located?

Situated in Balclutha, this motel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Southern Institute of Technology and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Shaws Island. Kaka Point Scenic Reserve and Kaka Point Beach are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Charlies Motor Lodge Reviews

6.6

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a 2 bedroom unit. It was very spacious and comfortable. Great for short or long stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good, no complaints from me
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First of all the room was freezing and the little heater was not adequate. There was no heat whatsoever in the bathroom and cold air was coming in around the windows. The worst thing was that the curtain on the sliding door (main entrance to the room) would not close the whole way so there was an 18 inch gap for anybody walking by to look into our room. Not okay. The only good part was the shower had HOT water and the towels were surprisingly soft.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Shelley

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shower was over the spa bath. You couldnt use spa bath or as bath. The Bath itself leaked all water out side of bath through a hole someone had cut to allow it to drain and leaked through from wall over floor to drain. Hours later water still leaking out which meant puddles of water even in the night. After a shower the water was also spurting out of the hole like a small hose was spurting water. Tried to tell motel in morning but no one answered reception even though rang bell many times. Had to go to an appointment. When finished returned telling them we had checked out that morning and wanted the 2nd night refunded due to water issue and no one here in morning to tell. They offered another room. We declined as didnt want more issues to deal with. They are ignoring contact to refund which is not on when their accommodation is not up to standard. We stayed there in good faith. Considering new owners a few months back, this is not the way to start a new business for yourself. Also the wIndows and door so wet in morning, they were soaked. Never had this in a motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026