388 Tay Motel

Hotels
9.3 (52 reviews)
388 Tay Street Thompson Turnball Park , Invercargill , nz

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Weighted blankets
Cons:
Only 1 plunger coffee sachet

Categories

Cleanliness
9.3
The room was clean and spacious.
Service
9.8
The friendly staff and great service.
Location
9.3
Great location near attractions.
Room Quality
9.3
Loved how spacious the room was.
Amenities
9.3
Weighted blankets were a dream.
Value for Money
9.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.3
Would recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 18:10

Property Description

Convenient Location and Parking
Spacious Family Rooms
Well-Equipped Kitchenettes

For a comfortable stay in Invercargill near key attractions, book 388 Tay Motel now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 52 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.3
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 9.3
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 9.3
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Rafner • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • couple • au
10
Pros:

A lovely motel which was more like an apartment with everything we needed.
Robin was terrific and friendly. Highly recommend the motel.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • nz
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • couple • nz
10
Would recommend all to stay here! Really enjoyed our stay here.
Pros:

Close to town
Comfy bed, very clean, and can see the owners have put a lot of work and thought into making the motel units a great place to stay. Hosts super friendly and very welcoming.

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Indra • couple • fj
10
Very good
Pros:

The service was excellent. The facilities were remarkably good. Very comfortable indeed.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Hearps • couple • au
9
Very happy.
Pros:

Good central location. Modern with v good fittings etc.

Cons:

Nil

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Stafford • couple • au
10
After an appalling stay at a hostel further east , it was wonderful to find such an excellent motel. Clean, modern facil
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Paige • couple • nz
8
Pros:

Really nice place

Cons:

When the wind blew, it sounded like there was loose iron on the roof above Room 3. Apart from that I would stay there again.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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mike • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Shane • couple • nz
10
We are Super Hosts of Airbnb. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Victor • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • nz
9
Great stay again, very comfy and spacious
Pros:

Great location, generously sized rooms

Cons:

Somewhat dark lounge (lighting and where sited in property)

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Susanna • family_with_children • au
9
Very friendly environment, very clean and reasonably priced. Very convenient location
Pros:

Very clean unit and very attentive staff, spacious and comfortable unit

Cons:

NA

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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AG PARTS NZ LTD • solo_traveller • nz
9
I will certainly stay there again. I arrived on a late flight and the room was all set up for me.
Pros:

Great location for me. The unit was immaculate, very clean and comfortable. The bed was great.

Cons:

TV in the bedroom didn't work, but no biggie.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • couple • au
10
Lovely spacious clean room
Pros:

The room was clean and spacious

Cons:

N/A

2025-11-26 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • nz
7
Cons:

Stayed 2 nights - only 1 plunger coffee sachet

2025-11-12 • via Nuitee
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Diana • couple • nz
10
Great staff and clean and comfy room. Would recommend.
Pros:

The friendly staff and great location near

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-08 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • solo_traveller • nz
8
2025-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Loved how spacious the room was and the weighted blankets were a dream

Cons:

When we turn on the TV the volume went super loud regardless of whether it was turned down before turning it off.. like it resets back to a high volume

2025-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Richard • friends
10
Pros:

We stayed for 5 nights and found the unit to be clean and well maintained, the staff were friendly and professional, a convenience store was within walking distance which made it handy for any shopping top ups. Overall we had a pleasant stay and I would definitely recommend staying here when visiting Invercargill

2025-10-13 • via Nuitee