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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Lorraine • solo_traveller • au
8
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay even if the weather was very cold.
Pros:

Room was very clean. Facilities were great. Full kitchen provided so very good too. Location was good. Very wide street. Parking in front of room. Only a few minutes to Woolies. Quite close to Queens Park. Enjoyed my stay.

Cons:

Nothing really. Maybe a little old fashioned.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Walker • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

New bathroom and kitchen

Cons:

Dirty wall outside

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • nz
7
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • nz
5
Was pleasant enough. Facilities were good. Would stay there again
Pros:

Rooms were clean an tidy

Cons:

I booked through Booking.com. motel overcharged me.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Mohd Rashidee • solo_traveller • my
7
the staff is friendly
Pros:

the room itself

Cons:

2nd day stay....hot water not functioning. we could not take our morning shower.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Deidre • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • au
7
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Martine • solo_traveller • nz
7
Good stay the manager Lucy was very nice and caring
Pros:

Well situated clean, quiet with all the amenities I needed

Cons:

The bedroom was very small I had to close the door to get into the bed
No dark curtains to cut the light of the street

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • au
8
Pros:

Inside the unit was updated and modern. Very comfortable bed. Lovely kitchen and living area, lots of room.

Cons:

Dining chairs were a bit wobbly. It was further out of town than we realised and not as close to the gardens as we'd thought.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Looked and smelt really clean.
They had the heater on, so the room was warm on our arrival.
Very friendly and lovely ti deal with

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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joel • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Corene • couple • nz
8
The Colonial Invercargill is clean, convenient, and quiet. Lovely place to stay.
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • nz
9
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Clint • extended_group • nz
10
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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russellm2013 • Solo travel • Christchurch, Canterbury Region, South Island
10
Good Location and Friendly Host
Pros:

Excellent Motel in a good location with friendly host and competitive price

2026-03-29 • via Tripadvisor
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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