Riverlea Motel
48 Hokonui Drive
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Why people book this hotel
“clean and tidy”
“Spacious and comfortable rooms, clean”
“Room was exceptionally spaceous - bed was very comfortable - Really enjoyed our …”
“It was quiet, comfortable and clean”
“Staff were very nice”
“Staff pleasant to deal with”
“Lovely area and great walking distance”
“Great location for exploring the Catlins”
“Excellent parking”
Overview
Riverlea Motel provides accommodation in Gore. The motel also features free WiFi and free private parking. At the motel, the rooms include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The nearest airport is Invercargill Airport, 66 km from Riverlea Motel.
Traveller reviews
Susan
couple
June 4, 2026
Close to everything
Faye
family_with_children
May 31, 2026
“Thank you for a beautiful stay”
Loved everything about it definitely coming back & recommend.
Mark
couple
May 20, 2026
“Would not hesitate to stay again”
Room was exceptionally spaceous - bed was very comfortable - Really enjoyed our stay
Kelvin
solo_traveller
May 7, 2026
Close to town. clean and tidy. Staff were very nice
Mountford
couple
May 5, 2026
“No”
As stated
Tanya
solo_traveller
April 19, 2026
I requested being away from the road front and I ended up with the room closest to the road. Also asked a question to the motel via booking.com and got no response.
Hilda JANE
solo_traveller
April 18, 2026
“Nice place to reat”
Spacious and comfortable rooms, clean. Great facilities.
Murray
solo_traveller
April 12, 2026
“Handy Location, Great Place to Stay.”
This motel is the closest to Gore CBD. It was quiet, comfortable and clean. Units all ground level, no stairs. Excellent parking. Staff pleasant to deal with.
Racheal
solo_traveller
April 11, 2026
“Very comfortable, great stay and good walking distance to town.”
It was very comfortable, close to town. Lovely area and great walking distance. Lovely stay
Lynda
couple
March 26, 2026
“Fabulous, comfy, nice staff.”
Extremely clean and well cared for.
Vince
couple
March 26, 2026
Very happy all good
Belinda
couple
February 27, 2026
“Great place to stay.”
Modern, clean. Towel warmer, free Netflix. Nice decor. Helpful staff.
Guthrie
family_with_children
February 22, 2026
“The accommodation was perfect for what we needed”
Its great for a family.
Jenny
couple
February 12, 2026
“Very pleasant stay”
Nice and quiet and very clean
Audrey
couple
February 9, 2026
“Great value motel that exceeded our exoectations”
Rooms are spacious and modern and there us a guest laundry. Great location for exploring the Catlins.
Angela
couple
February 8, 2026
Very friendly and welcoming staff. Room was lovely and clean and had everything we needed. Close to the main street was really handy. We would definitely stay here again.
Mary
solo_traveller
January 11, 2026
Lovely motel very friendly staff.
Sean
extended_group
January 6, 2026
“Very good”
Very clean and renovated rooms. Facilities great. Would happily stay here again.
Remon
solo_traveller
January 4, 2026
“I would return to stay there again 😊😴”
Staff & management looked after the overall motel, kept motel and facilities clean.... friendly and approachable...
Donna
family_with_children
December 31, 2025
Clean
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Designated smoking area
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Services
Laundry, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Daily housekeeping
One-Bedroom Apartment
Providing free toiletries, this apartment includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The well-equipped kitchenette features a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The apartment provides a wardrobe, a sofa, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
Two-Bedroom Apartment
The apartment features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which comes with a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The apartment offers a wardrobe, a sofa, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 4 beds.
Standard Studio
Featuring free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the fully equipped kitchenette, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The studio features a wardrobe, a sofa, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
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