About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Tuatara Lodge in Invercargill offers adults-only hostel accommodation 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 lounge. Convenient Facilities: The hostel features a lift, shared kitchen, housekeeping service, bicycle parking, and full-day security. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Prime Location: Located 1000 metres from Invercargill Airport, the hostel is near Rugby Park Stadium (2 km) and Southern Institute of Technology (less than 1 km). Guests appreciate the convenient location and excellent service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Chris
New Zealand“This is my 3rd stay at Tuatara . Everything is nice and the rooms are always clean and tidy.. the shower and toilet are always clean . Great work Tuatara staff” - Charmaine
Singapore“Clean, rooms are spacious, warm and simple. Location close to town and Invercargill Central. Parking was a bit trickier if you don’t want to pay. But still managed to find free parking near the back of Pak n Save which is a 7-10 min walk from the...” - Janine New Zealand“It was very good for what I needed, clean and tidy. I would happily stay there again.”
- Dennis New Zealand“Central location, well equipped, clean, friendly people”
- Sing
Hong Kong“First time to stay in a shared accommodation, Tuatara Lodge gave me an impressive experience. Clean sheets and bathrooms, friendly and helpful staffs to assist check-in. Common areas are well-equipped and safe. Recommend to solo travelers and...” 
Marina New Zealand“Location was great. Right in the middle of Invercargill and their brewery downstairs make amazing pizzas and beers. Good value for money. We were lucky to score a car park behind the building, however, it is not cheap to pay for parking. Coaches...”- Yin New Zealand“The view is perfect for sunrise and sunset. It got good shower facility.”
Actioncam New Zealand“the best location in Invercargill, hands down. across the street to Mall, 7/11, bars cafes at front door. perfect. I found teh rooms really good. the clientele in the shared room were all fine. nice people travelling, usually staying a single...”- Henare New Zealand“Locality, very convenient to continue to other places out of lnvercargill.”
- Rosemary
United Kingdom“Sooooo…… central and convenient. Intercity, Catch a Bus etc., all stop outside the Lodge/hostel and restaurant/cafe downstairs. There’s a lift. Staff very helpful and kind and happy! Comfortable lounge. Ideal stopover for Bluff and Stewart Island...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Tuatara Cafe
- CuisineLocal
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note the property does not serve or permit alcohol.
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
