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Townsman Motor Lodge

Property class: 4

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, and a radiator.
A compact living space with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchenette area.
A multi-story motel with a parking lot, a visible entrance, and a signboard.
A modern hotel room with a black leather sofa, a dining table, and a separate bedroom area with a bed and a bathroom.
A reception desk with a computer monitor, a framed landscape painting, and a door in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct

Explore the area

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195 Tay Street, Invercargill, 9810
  • Place, Otepuni Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Civic Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Palace
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Invercargill (IVC)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio

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)
  • 35 sq m
  • 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)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Invercargill

Townsman Motor Lodge puts you in the heart of Invercargill, within just a 10-minute stroll of First Presbyterian Church and Rugby Park Stadium. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a computer station and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other amenities include laundry facilities, free newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Invercargill City Centre motel include Civic Theatre and Otepuni Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Otepuni Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Civic Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Splash Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rugby Park Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Classic Motorcycle Mecca - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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

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 a safe and an iron/ironing board. Accommodation at this 4-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Townsman Motor Lodge?

Townsman Motor Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Townsman Motor Lodge on 29 Oct 2026 start from AU$162, 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.

Is parking available at Townsman Motor Lodge?

Yep, Townsman Motor Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Townsman Motor Lodge?

The closest beach to Townsman Motor Lodge is Oreti Beach (10.3 km).

Does Townsman Motor Lodge have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Townsman Motor Lodge, but Splash Palace is a short 8-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Townsman Motor Lodge?

No, Townsman Motor Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Townsman Motor Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Townsman Motor Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

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
Very well renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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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, 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.