Wheelchair accessible, Lowered sink, Raised toilet, Toilet with grab rails
About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Tuatara Lodge in Invercargill offers adults-only hostel accommodations with private and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower, walk-in shower, and TV.
Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests can also enjoy a coffee shop and daily housekeeping service.
Convenient Facilities: The hostel features a lounge, elevator, shared kitchen, bicycle parking, and full-day security. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Prime Location: Located 0.6 mi from Invercargill Airport and near Rugby Park Stadium (1.1 mi) and Southern Institute of Technology (less than 0.6 mi). Guests appreciate the convenient location and excellent service.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
“We had a quad room to ourselves which was nice. The room had hush glass so you could not hear the traffic or wind outside. We had an early morning bus to catch but as the restaurant/cafe opened early we were able to grab coffee before before we...”
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Andris89
Hungary
“Location is right in the city center, staff is friendly”
Eric
United States
“Comfortable bed, nice showers, full kitchen. Had an elevator!”
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Alison
New Zealand
“My daughter and I enjoyed our stay at Tuatara Lodge. It was great value for money. But apart from that all good! Also the cleaners did a great job keeping it very clean!”
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Janet
New Zealand
“There were lockers in the rooms (we bring our own locks) and and kitchen is massive. The internet lounge and TV room were very spacious and there were a lot of interesting people staying who were also on Uni break like myself.”
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Dzintra
New Zealand
“The location is excellent, right in the city. The staff were very friendly and helpful”
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Ha
Canada
“We arrived quite late from a long drive so we had a late check in but the staff was very responsive through emails and very accommodating. Check in for us was easy. However, there was no mentioning of parking. We parked on the parking on the side...”
Jia
Taiwan
“Location is excellent
Movie Theater and mall just on the opposite
And kitchen are fully equipped
Everything are tidy and clean”
Skyler
United States
“great location and amazing staff! very comfortable and right at the bus stop which is so nice! clean facilities and comfortable rooms!”
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Ruth
Australia
“Location in town was great for access to what is on offer.”
Area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
Tuatara Cafe
Cuisine
Local
Ambience
Family-friendly
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Tuatara Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please note the property does not serve or permit alcohol.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Tuatara Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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