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Shelby Motor Lodge provides rooms in Invercargill near Rugby Park Stadium and Southern Institute of Technology. This 4-star motel offers free WiFi. The motel features family rooms.

At the motel, every room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Rooms come with a kettle, while selected rooms include a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

The reception is verry helpfull and accomodating room is too cozy and i love it

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9
Wonderful
1,132 reviews
Price from
$95
per night

554 Moana Court Motel offers self-contained accommodation with barbecue facilities and free parking on site. It is a 5-minute walk from Transport World, Stadium Southland and Veledrome. Free bike storage is provided.

A clean, quiet, comfortable, updated place with hospitable hosts

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9.2
Wonderful
668 reviews
Price from
$101
per night

Tower Lodge Motel is located on the edge of Invercargill city centre. It is 200 metres from Queens Park and provides easy access to golf courses and sports facilities. Free WiFi is provided.

Cooked and continental breakfast is available. Free parking is provided along with a hot tub. Guests can enjoy free cable TV and electric blankets.

The king size bed, feels very comfortable, our room was heated up before we came in. The owner husband n wife help us in planning our trip to Dunedin via Catlin. Recomended lot of interesting place such that we arrive Dunedin late evening, an 8 hours drive.

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8.9
Excellent
1,282 reviews
Price from
$86
per night

Located 5 minutes’ drive from the centre of Invercargill, Colonial Motel boasts self-contained accommodation with flat-screen satellite TV. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi.

Motel Colonial is a short 5-minute drive from Splash Palace and Stadium Southland. Invercargill Airport is 10 minutes’ drive away.

Spacious modern unit. Friendly staff. Location was great

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8
Very Good
774 reviews
Price from
$83
per night

Offering free Wi-Fi, Admiral Court Motel & Apartments is just 3 minutes' drive from Stadium Southland and ILT Velodrome.

Admiral Court Motel & Apartments Invercargill is just 10 minutes’ walk from Splash Palace and 2 minutes’ drive from the Southern Institute of Technology. Invercargill Airport is an 8-minute drive away. There are cafes and shops within 10 minutes' walk.

great place to stay and great service

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8.4
Very Good
705 reviews
Price from
$85
per night

Situated on the main road into Invercargill, Colonial on Tay offers spacious ground-floor units with unlimited free WiFi and free parking outside your room. All units include satellite TV and kitchen facilities.

Colonial on Tay Motel is a 5-minute drive from Invercargill city centre and Queens Park. Stadium Southland is 1.3 km away and the Bill Richardson Transport World is 850 metres away.

We stayed at the Colonial on Tay for 10 days. My husband had emergency hip replacement and he recovered there. The owners were wonderful and gracious. They went out of their way to make us comfortable.

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8.8
Excellent
152 reviews
Price from
$106
per night

Just 1.5km from the city centre of Invercargill, Bella Vista Motel Invercargill offers free on-site parking and rooms with satellite TV. The motel is a 6-minute drive from the Invercargill Airport. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi.

Amazing service, n awsome facilites. Tracy was amazing letting us stay extra half hour n transporting our luggage to next motel for us.👍

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8.4
Very Good
282 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

Featuring free Wi-Fi and self-contained apartments with a fully equipped kitchen and flat-screen satellite TV, ASURE Townsman Motor Lodge is just 10 minutes’ walk from the Invercargill city centre. Free parking is available on site.

We were within walking distance of the market, parks, and downtown restaurants. The nights were quiet and the beds were comfortable. The staff was very helpful upon our arrival they accommodated our needs; since we were traveling by bike.

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8.6
Excellent
260 reviews
Price from
$105
per night

Comfort Inn Tayesta Motel offers modern, self-contained accommodation with over 50 satellite channels, just 1.5 km from Invercargill city centre. Guests enjoy free unlimited Wi-Fi .

Comfort Inn Tayesta Motel is located 10 minutes’ drive from Invercargill Airport. There are 4 golf courses within easy reach, including Queens Park which is less than 10 minutes' drive away.

Friendly staff, good location, comfortable bed

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8.5
Very Good
102 reviews
Price from
$84
per night

Just 3 minutes' drive from the Invercargill city centre, Monarch Motel offers accommodation with kitchen facilities and flat-screen satellite TV. Guests have access to the spa pool, sauna and a BBQ area.

owners very friendly. large rooms and pet friendly. great location

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8.4
Very Good
749 reviews
Price from
$90
per night

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Both travelers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help make check-in quick and easy.
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  • Shelby Motor Lodge
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,135 reviews

    Located in Invercargill, Shelby Motor Lodge provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The motel features family rooms. At the motel, the rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV.

    Perfect set up for a family of 5 and excellent value for money.

  • 554 Moana Court Motel
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 671 reviews

    554 Moana Court Motel offers self-contained accommodations with barbecue facilities and free parking on site. It is a 5-minute walk from Transport World, Stadium Southland and Veledrome.

    Lovely and warm when we arrived ... cooking facilities

  • Tower Lodge Motel
    Budget options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,284 reviews

    Tower Lodge Motel is located on the edge of Invercargill city center. It is 656 feet from Queens Park and provides easy access to golf courses and sports facilities. Free WiFi is provided.

    We had a best sleep there, very comfortable and clean.

  • Colonial Motel
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 774 reviews

    Located 5 minutes’ drive from the center of Invercargill, Colonial Motel features self-contained accommodations with flat-screen satellite TV. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi.

    Big rooms, comfy beds, all the facilities were great!

  • Admiral Court Motel & Apartments
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 705 reviews

    Offering free Wi-Fi, Admiral Court Motel & Apartments is just 3 minutes' drive from Stadium Southland and ILT Velodrome.

    Lovely staff. Very nice unit. Convenient location.

  • Colonial on Tay
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 152 reviews

    Located on the main road into Invercargill, Colonial on Tay offers spacious ground-floor units with unlimited free WiFi and free parking outside your room.

    Clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again.

  • Bella Vista Motel Invercargill
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 282 reviews

    Just 0.9 mi from the city center of Invercargill, Bella Vista Motel Invercargill offers free on-site parking and rooms with satellite TV. The motel is a 6-minute drive from the Invercargill Airport.

    Owner is super friendly and just a pleasure to chat to

  • ASURE Townsman Motor Lodge
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 261 reviews

    Featuring free Wi-Fi and self-contained apartments with a fully equipped kitchen and flat-screen satellite TV, ASURE Townsman Motor Lodge is just 10 minutes’ walk from the Invercargill city center.

    N/a for breakfast Good space and table to work on

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  • Balmoral Lodge Motel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 674 reviews

    Located in central Invercargill, Balmoral Lodge Motel is within walking distance of restaurants, shops and supermarkets. It offers satellite TV in each room and free off-street parking.

    Liked everything about this property All top notch

  • Birchwood Manor
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 418 reviews

    Centrally located in Invercargill’s business and shopping district, Birchwood Manor offers spacious studios and apartments with central heating, fully equipped kitchen and satellite TV.

    so close to town and bluff. is bigger than it looks

  • Homestead Villa Motel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 896 reviews

    Located in central Invercargill, Homestead Villa Motel is less than 5 minutes' walk from Queens Park Golf Club and Botanical Gardens, an aviary, sports grounds, fitness track and children’s playground...

    It was good for our family we enjoyed it very much

  • Comfort Inn Tayesta Motel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 102 reviews

    Comfort Inn Tayesta Motel offers modern, self-contained accommodations with over 50 satellite channels, just 0.9 mi from Invercargill city center. Guests enjoy free unlimited Wi-Fi .

    Close to everything Clean Has everything you need

  • ASURE Surrey Court Motel Invercargill
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 73 reviews

    Located in Invercargill, ASURE Surrey Court Motel offers free WiFi and free on-site parking outside each apartment. All apartments offer a flatscreen television and satellite channels.

    great apartment, perfect size and location for our family

  • Monarch Motel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 749 reviews

    Just 3 minutes' drive from the Invercargill city center, Monarch Motel offers accommodations with kitchen facilities and flat-screen satellite TV.

    Convieniently situated. Spotlessly clean. Welcoming

  • Hacienda Motel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 98 reviews

    Hacienda Motel is centrally located just a 5-minute walk from a number of attractions including Bill Richardson Transport World and Cafe, Stadium Southland, and Cycling Velodrome.

    Very good location and friendly/kind -owner/staff

  • Queens Park Motels
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 64 reviews

    Queens Park Motels is located on the edge of the city center, next to Queens Park. It is 20 minutes' walk through the park to the Southland Museum and I-Site center. Unlimited free WiFi is provided.

    Wonderful peaceful sanctuary with helpful friendly hosts.

  • Bavarian Motel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 924 reviews

    Located on the main road into Invercargill, Bavarian Motel is 8 minutes’ drive from city center. Bavarian Motel offers self-contained accommodations free WiFi and guest laundry facilities.

    Close to everything great value couldn't fault it

  • Coachmans Inn
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 382 reviews

    Offering free on-site parking, The Coachman Inn is located in Invercargill. All accommodations offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some accommodations has a fully equipped kitchen.

    The lady that checked me in was absolutely amazing

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Motels that guests love in Invercargill

  • Avg. price/night: $162.55
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,309 reviews
    Good location with a spacious room and kitchen area. Good coffee machine in the room.
    Hennie Kriel
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $90.31
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 749 reviews
    Very clean, great location. The facilities were excellent. Just enjoyed a well deserved, relaxing time at your Motel due to a comfortable bed etc.
    Jillian
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $108.37
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 671 reviews
    Fabulous comfy motel in Invercargill. Excellent that they let us use the laundry for free- Most welcome when you are travelling on the road! Recently modernised, excellent shower!
    Gavin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $101.14
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,135 reviews
    We had to urgently get to Invercargill Hospital due to an accident and couldn't drive back to our accommodation 2 hours away, so I booked this motel from the hospital, and it was the perfect place to stay overnight, the size of the rooms and the beds everything we needed was there and we will definitely book again if in the area We are from North Island
    Ally
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $86.09
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,284 reviews
    Clean and tidy motel in a good location. The motel is within walking distance of downtown and the queen’s park which is remarkable. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Lovely spot to stay.
    Laura
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $86.15
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 774 reviews
    Lovely motel, it was clean and tidy and had everything we needed for a nights stay. Situated in a quiet area but just a 10 minute walk to a good restaurant.
    frances
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $108.37
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 671 reviews
    Very friendly and helpful hosts. Nice, clean and comfortable room. Free use of the laundry service We could leave our luggage and car at the motel during our trip to Stewart Island
    Leo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $88.50
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 705 reviews
    A very clean & well run motel. Room was comfortable and staff were always very helpful. Location is fine. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
    Mirko
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $102.35
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,492 reviews
    Lovely clean newly renovated motel in nice part of town. Very helpful proprietor. Would definitely recommend.
    Mark
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $86.09
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,284 reviews
    If I ever return to Invercargill I'll go straight back and stay at the Tower Motel. Great rooms, super helpful staff, don't waste your time looking around these guys are the best.
    Russell
    Young couple