388 Tay Motel

Hotels
9.3 (44 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

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Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 44 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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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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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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Victor • solo_traveller • nz
9
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
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William
10
Pros:

Great place to stay

2025-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth
10
Pros:

Such a lovely warm welcome from Kay! Great spot for business travelers and I was super warm and comfy in my studio room.

2025-06-27 • via Nuitee
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bwucee0 • Couples
10
Great Place to Stay
Pros:

Great place to stay, room had a spa bath and spacious. Quiet despite being on the main road and the bed was excellent. Both slept well in the King size bed, two separate mattresses on the base made for a big difference. Invercargill motels can be chilly at times but this was pleasantly warm all the time. Nice touch from Robin to close the windows late afternoon and turn the heaters on. You probably need wheels to go anywhere from the place but it is only a short distance to Town and a brief walk up the road to Transport World. We spent five days there and it was very pleasant, recommended.

2025-05-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Trish • partner
10
Pros:

Owners where Amazing and room was amazingly nice 👌

2025-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Marian • partner
10
Pros:

Fabulous stay, highly recommend.

2025-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Gwen • partner
10
Pros:

Lovely clean rooms comfortable bed. Good shower.

2025-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Chris29758 • Couples • gb
10
Lovely stopover immaculate studio
Pros:

Booked on last minute and was lucky to get a room . We had a renovated room, which was absolutely immaculate. Lovely lounge area , large bathroom with all the essentials, kitchen had everything you need , comfy bed & pillows . We had the room next to the busy main road but after about 9pm went quiet & didn't disturb us.
A quick 5 minute drive to the centre of Invercargill, which has many restaurants, takeaways & bars .
Definitely recommend as a stopover if travelling between Dunedin & Te Anau.

2025-02-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Heather
8
Pros:

Clean and tidy, spacious, easily accessible to the shops and other places we where going.
Pillows to soft for me light shone in through glass door at night from street light but solved problem with a bath towel over the door.

2025-02-10 • via Nuitee