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## Our top choices for Merino Downs hotels

![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679500/9679423/f2e15923.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free daily continental breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679500/9679423/97e6b603.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Queen Room (Room 3) | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679500/9679423/a029e548.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Ensuite Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679500/9679423/81c3f1b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Reservation B&B

[](https://www.expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-The-Reservation.h9679423.Hotel-Information)

Gore

9.8/10

Exceptional

(109 reviews)

"All the other reviews are right - this place is excellent"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Andrew

$83 nightly

$96 total

Mar 16 - Mar 17

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-The-Reservation.h9679423.Hotel-Information)

![Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1403900/1403880/81a36e0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1403900/1403880/0ecb0cfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1403900/1403880/506cb7ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1403900/1403880/5bfeb097.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Croydon Lodge Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Croydon-Hotels-Heartland-Hotel-Croydon.h1403880.Hotel-Information)

Croydon

8.6/10

Excellent

(254 reviews)

"Loved the nearby quaint historic collection "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Helen

$96 nightly

$111 total

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Croydon-Hotels-Heartland-Hotel-Croydon.h1403880.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624500/9624499/d47bd4c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624500/9624499/863885cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Unit) | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624500/9624499/ef536518.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Unit) | Free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624500/9624499/449eeb67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Charlton Motel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Charlton-Motel.h9624499.Hotel-Information)

Gore

9.0/10

Wonderful

(146 reviews)

"Warm, clean and quite, value for money "

![New Zealand](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/nz.svg)

Brent

$86 nightly

$100 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Charlton-Motel.h9624499.Hotel-Information)

![Children's activities](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679300/9679252/6889ea22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679300/9679252/457b958e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679300/9679252/w2045h1365x0y0-97e18522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679300/9679252/w2048h1362x0y3-3b36e187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Esplanade Motels

[](https://www.expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Esplanade-Motels.h9679252.Hotel-Information)

East Gore

9.6/10

Exceptional

(218 reviews)

"Quiet room, good facilities and housekeeping"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Graham

$87 nightly

$102 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Esplanade-Motels.h9679252.Hotel-Information)

![Studio | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17800000/17799800/17799725/40ee294c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17800000/17799800/17799725/c022000e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17800000/17799800/17799725/7f29b8b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17800000/17799800/17799725/d0e797ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

###  Riverlea Motel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Riverlea-Motel.h17799725.Hotel-Information)

Gore

9.4/10

Exceptional

(94 reviews)

"Very modern, clean, ideal temperature lovely bathroom a premium motel short walk to everything with plenty of space. I'd go to Gore just for a meal out in town and a night here."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Richard

$99 nightly

$115 total

Apr 2 - Apr 3

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Riverlea-Motel.h17799725.Hotel-Information)

![Individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4550000/4547100/4547021/33f0aa4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4550000/4547100/4547021/89e3e6a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![One Bedroom Suite with Spa | Living area | TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4550000/4547100/4547021/79a59c01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4550000/4547100/4547021/4b31bfba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### ASURE Oakleigh Motel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Asure-Oakleigh-Motel.h4547021.Hotel-Information)

Gore

9.2/10

Wonderful

(49 reviews)

"Was clean and staff were very helpful "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Rose

$95 nightly

$110 total

Mar 14 - Mar 15

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Asure-Oakleigh-Motel.h4547021.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Merino Downs Hotel Reviews

![Esplanade Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679300/9679252/6889ea22_y.jpg)

### Esplanade Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Motelier is a top person, easy to talk to, helpfull "

[](https://expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Esplanade-Motels.h9679252.Hotel-Information)

![ASURE Oakleigh Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4550000/4547100/4547021/33f0aa4e_y.jpg)

### ASURE Oakleigh Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were perfect for our group. It is so nice to find these treasures of the older style motels that fit families so well. It was warm, the beds had electric blankets, everything was clean. Had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend and will stay there again. "

[](https://expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Asure-Oakleigh-Motel.h4547021.Hotel-Information)

![ Riverlea Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17800000/17799800/17799725/40ee294c_y.jpg)

###  Riverlea Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfortable beds and easy walking to restaurants "

[](https://expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Riverlea-Motel.h17799725.Hotel-Information)

![Bacardi Heights Waikaia A  by Tiny Away](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114830000/114820800/114820711/4b64aa3b_y.jpg)

### Bacardi Heights Waikaia A by Tiny Away

8/10 Good

"We had a nice stay. Its tiny, but yeah tiny house they call, so no complains about that. It was clean with a great view over the hills. It's just outside the little village "

[](https://expedia.com/Waikaia-Hotels-Bacardi-Heights-Waikaia-By-Tiny-Away.h114820711.Hotel-Information)

![Croydon Lodge Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1403900/1403880/81a36e0a_y.jpg)

### Croydon Lodge Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Yes"

[](https://expedia.com/Croydon-Hotels-Heartland-Hotel-Croydon.h1403880.Hotel-Information)

![Melody](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33460000/33451700/33451601/1b0b0c02_y.jpg)

### Melody

10/10 Excellent

"Spotless, comfortable, and lovely friendly helpful host. Highly recommend!"

[](https://expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Melody.h33451601.Hotel-Information)

![Charlton Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624500/9624499/d47bd4c2_y.jpg)

### Charlton Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hospitality and room was clean tidy big and super comfortable! Thank you"

[](https://expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Charlton-Motel.h9624499.Hotel-Information)

![WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914700/37914602/eacc1ef2_y.jpg)

### WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely art deco home. Vwry clean and tidy and great art deco styling. Warm and cosy"

[](https://expedia.com/Mataura-Hotels-WARM-MODERN-ART-DECO-HOME.h37914602.Hotel-Information)

![The Reservation B&B](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679500/9679423/f2e15923_y.jpg)

### The Reservation B&B

10/10 Excellent

"This was an amazing stay, a very comfortable bed. Property was cert interesting with a very interesting spot for breakfast. Owner was most welcoming and communicative. Highly recommend"

[](https://expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-The-Reservation.h9679423.Hotel-Information)

## More cheap stays in Merino Downs

![ASURE Oakleigh Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4550000/4547100/4547021/33f0aa4e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit)

### ASURE Oakleigh Motel

70 Hokonui Drive Gore 

$95 nightly

$110 total

Mar 14 - Mar 15

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)

[](https://expedia.com/Gore-Hotels-Asure-Oakleigh-Motel.h4547021.Hotel-Information)

![Croydon Lodge Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/119000000/118991200/118991144/8146d67c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit)

### Croydon Lodge Hotel

QUEENSTOWN ROAD . (100 Waimea Street. Croydon Southland

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the best area to stay in Merino Downs?

> This central area provides convenient access to local amenities and serves as a good base for exploring the wider Otago region. You'll find a selection of local eateries and shops within easy walking distance. The main street, which is part of State Highway 8, runs through the heart of town, making navigation straightforward.
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> For couples seeking a blend of convenience and access to regional attractions, staying in the central Merino Downs area is ideal. It offers a comfortable base with local dining options and is well-situated for day trips to vineyards, hiking trails, and scenic lookouts in the surrounding countryside.
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> Travelers who prioritize easy road access and value will find the accommodations along State Highway 8 particularly suitable.

### When is the best time to go to Merino Downs?

> Spring, particularly October and November, sees blooming wildflowers and lambs in the fields, making it a picturesque time for nature enthusiasts and photographers. Temperatures are mild, typically ranging from 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F), ideal for hiking and exploring the local scenery without the intense heat of mid-summer.
> 
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> Summer, from December to February, offers the warmest weather, with temperatures often between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F), and longer daylight hours. This period is superb for families and active travelers looking to enjoy outdoor pursuits like cycling, fishing, and exploring the vineyards. The extended daylight allows for more time to experience the region's natural beauty.
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> Autumn, March and April, provides cooler temperatures and stunning fall foliage, especially in the vineyards, making it another excellent choice for couples and those interested in wine tasting and scenic drives.

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