Colonial Motel Invercargill

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Independent
8.8 (851 reviews)
143 Mary Street, Invercargill, Southland, 9810 , Invercargill , NZ
64-3-2176119

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Children allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Picnic area
Free newspapers in lobby
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Free self parking
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and tidy
Great location
Comfortable beds
Friendly service
Cons:
Some rooms are dated
Issues with certain beds
Minor maintenance needed

Categories

Cleanliness
8.34
Generally clean and tidy; notable issues with some rooms not being up to date.
Service
9.31
Managers were friendly and very helpful, contributing to a positive experience.
Location
9.35
Super central location, convenient for accessing local amenities.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, though some beds had issues.
Amenities
8.83
Well-equipped units with necessary facilities; some maintenance issues noted.
Value for Money
8.79
Excellent value for an economic option; pricing reflects quality.
Food and Beverage
8.34
Basic provisions; suggestions for additional non-caffeinated beverages.
Overall Experience
9.11
Overall a very pleasant stay with willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:25

Property Description

Welcome to Colonial Motel Invercargill, your perfect home away from home in the heart of Invercargill!

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy seamless connectivity with complimentary wireless internet access and unwind in our picnic area. Our tour and ticket assistance ensure you explore the best of the local attractions with ease.

Comfortable Accommodations
Choose from our 13 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with kitchens featuring ovens and stovetops. Daily housekeeping and complimentary weekday newspapers make your stay hassle-free and comfortable.

Exceptional Service
Take advantage of our limited room service and on-site dry cleaning/laundry services. We also provide complimentary self-parking facilities, adding to your convenience during your visit.

Book your stay at Colonial Motel Invercargill now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: IVC

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    No pets

  • Smoking

    No smoking

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 851 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.34
Service: 9.31
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.83
Value for Money: 8.79
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Peter • couple • au
7
Comfortable
Pros:

Large lounge loungeroon. Reception was very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Cramped bathroom and toilet. Bit of a tight squeeze in the bedroom too.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Bridget • couple • nz
9
Quiet place to base our stay
Pros:

N/A

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Alana • couple • au
8
Pros:

Quiet area but close enough to centre town

Cons:

carparking space not big enough, toilet space very small bedroom very small

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Shane • solo_traveller • au
8
Comfortable
Pros:

Location and
Facilities

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • couple • nz
9
Pros:

Good location, nice and clean

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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LYNN • family_with_children • nz
10
A very comfortable week's stay
Pros:

Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Due to unforseen circumstances we had to stay an extra night
and management went out of their way to help us Thank You

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Janette • family_with_children • au
8
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Min • couple • nz
8
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Holger • couple • nz
9
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Frances • family_with_children • nz
9
Clean, modern apartment. Comfortable stay.
Pros:

Very clean
Well equipped kitchen
Friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing to mention

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Explore27657558075 • Family
8
We recommend this motel
Pros:

Well located motel, friendly receptionist, very clean, tidy and well-appointed unit. Reasonable tariff.

2026-03-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Peter • family_with_children • au
8
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • nz
10
Pros:

It was clean, quiet, comfortable and modern

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Raija • solo_traveller • fi
10
Pros:

Tilava huoneisto, jossa oli pieni keittiö. Astioita oli kahdelle henkilölle ja ruuanlaittovälineitä oli riittävästi aterian valmistamiseen. Auton saa pysäköityä huoneiston eteen. Erittäin ystävällinen henkilökunta.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Raoul • extended_group • no
9
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Jim • extended_group • gb
9
Great place to stay in a quiet area of town.
Pros:

Second time we have stayed at the Colonial and we were very happy with it. Lovely helpful person at reception. Room was spacious and very comfortable. It is a 25 minute walk to the main centre of the town.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • couple • nz
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Bev • couple • nz
8
Adequate but a bit tired looking
Pros:

It was handy for our needs Comfortable bed

Cons:

It was a bit tired, needed a bit of upgrading Heater didn’t work in bathroom a some paint peeling from the ceiling in living area.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • us
10
Comfortable overnight stay
Pros:

Cute little place

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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angelapT8658HB • Couples
10
Cute little hotel
Pros:

Darling little hotel and great value for the money. A very kind person named Lynn checked us in. I highly recommend this place. Very clean and had everything we needed for our overnight stay.

2026-03-01 • via Tripadvisor