The Balmoral Lodge is in a good position, just a few minutes by car into the centre of town, could walk, probably 15 minutes. The motel is of a townhouse design, with the bedroom, upstairs. Bedroom, lounge room and bathroom are all of good size, clean and quiet. Comfortable bed. This configuration could be a problem for people with mobility... More

My husband and I were half-way through our 10-week visit to NZ. We were impressed, first and foremost, by the greeting at Reception: friendly, professional, no-fuss, helpful with restaurant suggestions (a plus!) and any tourist queries. Lovely landscaped motel, on main road (with friendly resident cat!). The unit we were assigned to had a mezzanine where the beds were (1... More

I have been staying at the Balmoral Lodge, fortnightly, now for many years. as someone who is on the road 48 weeks a year it is important to have a great place to stay at the end of the day The Balmoral and it's staff tick all the boxes! The hospitality is first rate with friendly helpful staff. The rooms... More

Hi There, I was browsing through your listings when I came across the Balmoral Lodge Motel. Your picture for this Motel shows a picture of The Balmoral Lodge which is in Queenstown (completely separate company) :o) More

We stayed at the Balmoral Lodge Motel during the Rugby World Cup for one night. The location is absolutely perfect as it is only a five minute walk to the Stadium. We found the rooms a little dark but otherwise they were very adequate. Internet connect very good. Kitchen had all the basics. About a five minute walk to the... More

Went on a trip with friends this month, the different rooms were the honey moon suite and 2x two bedroom suite. All units were very clean and well presented. Very comfortable and warm. The honeymoon suite where i stayed was a mezzanine with the bed upstairs, gorgeous bed and heaps of cupboard space. Spa bath, water pressure really good, beautifully... More

Stayed in a large 2 br unit with one large bedroom upstairs off a mezzanine area, and another downstairs off the living area. There was tons of room, and the kitchenette area was fully equiped and well designed, with a coffee/tea making area off to one side of the bathroom door, and the kitchenette proper off to the other side.... More

We stayed in a two bedroom motel. Lots of space, Tv's in all rooms, bedrooms and lounge, large bathroom - excellent shower and bath. Kitchen was well equipped however no dishwasher. The service was excellent. Owners very helpful and friendly. Close to town. Close to Stadium Southland for those wanting accommodation when attending sporting events - just a few moments... More

This Motel has a 4 star Qualmark rating and I have to question how that happened?! The only reason we decided to stay there was because I figured with this above rating it should be ok..... WRONG! The room was very old, very stuffy and the pillows were soooo lumpy and uncomfortable it was a dreadful night and we certainly... More