Tuatara Lodge
30-32 Dee Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Great location perfect if traveling by bus , bus stop right outside”
“Location, my bus stop was right outside th building, handy to dining places andl…”
“The bus stop is literally in front of the entrance Double room comfortable, mod…”
“Staff and bedroom”
“Toilets were close and cleanish Wifi was good”
“Bathrooms and toilets very cleaned, as well as the kitchen tidy and well equippe…”
“Staff seemed nice”
“Staff was really friendly to me during check-in and check-out”
“Great value for money”
“Central location, large comfortable room, clean, good cafe, great value”
“Very good breakfast”
“What breakfast”
Overview
Tuatara Lodge features a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Invercargill. Conveniently situated in the Invercargill City Centre district, this hostel is located 2.5 km from Rugby Park Stadium. Free WiFi is available. The nearest airport is Invercargill Airport, 3.5 km from the hostel.
Traveller reviews
Lisa
solo_traveller
June 11, 2026
“Awesome”
I enjoyed my paua fritter
Woodhouse
solo_traveller
June 11, 2026
Great location perfect if traveling by bus , bus stop right outside . Exceeded expectations nice comfy stay will stay again in future 😁
Laura
solo_traveller
June 5, 2026
Staff seemed nice
Ricky
solo_traveller
June 2, 2026
“Being onest”
Toilets were close and cleanish Wifi was good
Kiran
solo_traveller
May 26, 2026
“So convenient”
Location, my bus stop was right outside th building, handy to dining places andlaundry facilities were perfect for me
Anne
couple
May 26, 2026
“Great and easy stay”
Very good location. The bus stop is literally in front of the entrance Double room comfortable, modern and with lot of light. Bathrooms and toilets very cleaned, as well as the kitchen tidy and well equipped. And 2 living room to stay too
Henare
solo_traveller
May 20, 2026
“I'll definitely be back!”
Very good breakfast
Pia
solo_traveller
May 16, 2026
“expected more”
Staff was really friendly to me during check-in and check-out.
Des
solo_traveller
May 16, 2026
Handy to the shops
Troy
solo_traveller
May 7, 2026
Staff and bedroom
Troy
solo_traveller
May 7, 2026
Tidy rooms
Danielle
couple
May 2, 2026
Great central location. Kitchen was large and well stoked.
June
couple
April 24, 2026
Great value for money. Buses and shuttles drop off and pick up outside
Kerstin
solo_traveller
April 21, 2026
“9 days of fun and meeting interesting people. Good place f”
Excellent location! Amazing kitchen. Comfy beds.
Gurnick
solo_traveller
April 17, 2026
“Very comfortable clean very nice”
What breakfast
Marysia
solo_traveller
April 13, 2026
“Would stay again”
Comfortable Large and well stocked kitchen Easy check-in
SeniorKiwi
solo_traveller
April 11, 2026
“Great location, clean and tidy”
Staff could have been more friendly - kept hiding behind the screen in reception
Patrick
couple
April 10, 2026
Central location, large comfortable room, clean, good cafe, great value.
Thompson
solo_traveller
April 7, 2026
Location - chilled - elevator
Matutis
solo_traveller
April 3, 2026
“Terrible”
Nothing
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Higher level toilet, Lower bathroom sink
Activities
Evening entertainment
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Food & Drink
Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Restaurant
General
Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Lift, Heating, Adult only, WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Laundry, Luggage storage
Double Room
The spacious double room offers heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Quadruple Room
The quadruple room provides heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Queen Suite
The suite offers heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit has 1 bed.
Single Room
The single room offers heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit has 1 bed.
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