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A hotel room with a large bed, a black headboard, a bedside table with a clock, and a painting on the wall.

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A compact hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a TV, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a bed.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a black leather sofa, a dining table, and a separate bedroom area with a bed and a bathroom.

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Invercargill

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this Invercargill City Centre motel, you'll find First Presbyterian Church and Rugby Park Stadium. Civic Theatre and Otepuni Gardens are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Otepuni Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Civic Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Splash Palace - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rugby Park Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Classic Motorcycle Mecca - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ten Ten Thai Street Food - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tuatara Cafe / Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Cafe & Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Townsman Motor Lodge

4-star motel in Invercargill City Centre
Townsman Motor Lodge offers its guests complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Invercargill motel.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Townsman Motor Lodge offers 27 accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:30 PM)
Guests will receive key retrieval information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Townsman Motor Lodge to the airport?

Townsman Motor Lodge is 2.4 mi (5-min drive) away from the Invercargill (IVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Townsman Motor Lodge?

As of Oct 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Townsman Motor Lodge on Oct 23, 2026 start from $105, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Townsman Motor Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Townsman Motor Lodge.

How close is Townsman Motor Lodge to the beach?

This motel is 6.7 mi (11-min drive) from Oreti Beach.

Does Townsman Motor Lodge offer free breakfast?

Townsman Motor Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Townsman Motor Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Townsman Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Townsman Motor Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Townsman Motor Lodge have a pool?

Townsman Motor Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Townsman Motor Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Townsman Motor Lodge to downtown Invercargill?

Townsman Motor Lodge is 0.6 mi away from Invercargill.

Townsman Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 146 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, close to shops
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff. Nice room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was very comfortable and immaculate. Excellent value!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at reception were helpful and friendly - checkin/checkout was a breeze
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great classic property extremely well cared for and presented thankyou guys.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks to the staff, they went out of their way to ensure we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Really love the receptionist who introduced us to a few fabulous eateries:).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

Amazing value and close to town. Friendly, helpful staff and easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely spotless it was a pleasure to stay in such a lovely clean and comfortable room. The staff were friendly and helpful and they do there job extremely well. It is a credit to them all. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and surprisingly quiet

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great to have laundry on site. Very hospitable and comfortable room with everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was ideally located for visiting family, supermarket shopping and attending a funeral across the road!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find from the airport Local to a supermarket and filing station. Comfortable bed and great night's sleep
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal for what we needed. Within walking distance of all the motorcycle places my husband wanted to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Modern great Size and Comfortable

Great place to stay nice and modern great size and facilities good location to Transport World
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service and amazing, clean & spacious apartment for great value for money. Will highly recommend A
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was adequate for a one night stay. It is in a good location. Staff was very friendly and helpful. It’s a no-frills property, but for the price, it is well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy place to stay, clean but no A/C unit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was clean and had enough space for our family of 5.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cosy place between activities. Vibrant engaging office manager Adequate crockery but some smaller cups as well would be nice Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible. So glad to leave.