Highway Lodge Motel on Clyde Street in Balclutha has 18 self-contained units, from studios to one- and two-bedroom layouts including a ground-level interconnected family unit, plus a King unit with spa bath, full kitchen and wheelchair-accessible wet-area bathroom. Book by phone or online enquiry; guests praise the friendly welcome, spotless warm rooms, comfortable beds and good parking.
A self-contained unit is the motel traveller's quiet advantage: your own kitchen means an easy night in rather than hunting for dinner, and one- and two-bedroom layouts keep families together. It always pays to check which units sit at ground level and how step-free the access is — useful for limited mobility, small children or heavy luggage. On a driving stretch like the Southern Scenic Route, good parking and a warm, dry room at day's end count for plenty.
Under owners Sharada and Prem, it makes a comfortable base in 'Clutha Country', whether you're bound for the Catlins or simply passing through.