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10/10 Excellent
LISA
31 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LISA
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Charlies Motor Lodge
2.0 star property
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- 25 sq m
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- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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- 50 sq m
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- Sleeps 5
- 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
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- 38 sq m
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- Sleeps 3
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About the area
Balclutha is home to Charlies Motor Lodge. Teapot World is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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
Kaka Point Scenic Reserve23 min drive - 27.8 km
Nugget Point Lighthouse48 min drive - 38.1 km- Southern Institute of Technology7 min drive - 8.7 km
- Kaka Point Beach23 min drive - 28.1 km
- Catlins Lake27 min drive - 40.7 km
Getting around
- Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)42 min drive
Restaurants
- Cafe 5518 min walk
- Highway Diner3 min drive
- Subway2 min drive
- Heart and Soul Cafe15 min walk
- MEDian Cafe14 min walk
About this property
Charlies Motor Lodge
Property highlights
Charlies Motor Lodge provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
- Free self-parking
- Luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Charlies Motor Lodge have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
- Irons/ironing boards and Fabric detergent
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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 transport
- Free uncovered self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
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 lift
More
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
National rating
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 does it cost to stay at Charlies Motor Lodge?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charlies Motor Lodge on 5 Apr 2026 start from AU$138, 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.
How much is parking at Charlies Motor Lodge?
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?
Checkout 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 miles (25 km).
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Reviews
Charlies Motor Lodge Reviews
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Exceptional
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10
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sherryl
20 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good, no complaints from me
Sherryl
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026