Helensborough Motor Inn
23 Essex Street
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Bed and pillows were very comfortable”
“Bed extra comfortable”
“Motel and surrounding buildings very clean and well maintained”
“Clean simple perfect lay out”
“It’s location”
“Very tidy & clean room, beds are super comfortable, room was toastie warm over n…”
“OWNER SO WELCOMING, FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL”
“Very helpful and kind people”
“Good basic motel and good value for money”
Overview
Set in Balclutha, Helensborough Motor Inn features a garden. The motel also offers free WiFi and free private parking. Certain rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave. The nearest airport is Dunedin Airport, 53 km from the motel.
Traveller reviews
Stringer
solo_traveller
June 9, 2026
“Comfort”
Bed and pillows were very comfortable
Monique
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
Motel and surrounding buildings very clean and well maintained. OWNER SO WELCOMING, FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. Unit was away from traffic noises. Bed extra comfortable
Ngaire
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
Nice quiet area.Good basic motel and good value for money.
gemma
solo_traveller
May 12, 2026
Clean simple perfect lay out
elizabeth
solo_traveller
May 6, 2026
“great”
everything except the bed the matress was a bit uncomfortable
Helen
couple
May 4, 2026
“I have stayed at this motel 5 times now. Never again. Nosey staff asking way too many questions! It’s lost it character.”
It’s location.
Andrea
couple
April 19, 2026
“Clean, modern, comfortable bed. Spacious. Warm and private. Great stay and great hosts”
Clean, modern, comfortable bed. Spacious. Warm and private.
Ferro
solo_traveller
April 14, 2026
“It was absolutely fine”
Facilities provided everything we required. It was all nice and clean
Lisa
couple
April 8, 2026
Very tidy & clean room, beds are super comfortable, room was toastie warm over night, location excellent
John
extended_group
April 6, 2026
“Comfy Beds”
Judith
solo_traveller
April 5, 2026
Space. Clean, location
Carol
couple
March 30, 2026
Very helpful and kind people. The room was very roomy and comfortable All amenities excellent
Peter
couple
March 27, 2026
“A pleasant stay”
trevor
couple
March 24, 2026
Nice place
Irvine
couple
March 18, 2026
“Basic clean and functional”
Convenient and had the basic options we wanted
Adele
solo_traveller
March 16, 2026
Clean, comfy beds
Rainy
couple
March 16, 2026
Central. Clean and comfortable. Great shower. Comfortable beds.
Brenda
solo_traveller
March 9, 2026
Lovely staff, very clean in a great location
Tony
couple
March 3, 2026
Comfortable and warm beds after a long day !
Sandy and Shawn
couple
March 3, 2026
“Adequate”
No Heater in bathroom and some shelves would have been good.
Facilities
General
Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking
Apartment
This apartment features 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. In the kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The apartment has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as a sofa. The unit has 3 beds.
Queen Room
Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which features a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and an electric kettle. The spacious double room features a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.
Double or Twin Room
Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The well-fitted kitchenette has a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The twin/double room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as a sofa. The unit offers 2 beds.
Studio
Providing free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchenette that has a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The studio features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as a sofa. The unit offers 1 bed.
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