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Kelvin Hotel

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)
Lobby
Bar (on property)
Superior Room, Non Smoking (Superior Suite) | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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20 Kelvin Street, Invercargill, 9810
  • Civic Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Rugby Park Stadium
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Southland Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Invercargill (IVC)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium King Room

Premium King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Non Smoking (Superior Suite) | Living area

Superior Room, Non Smoking (Superior Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Small Double

Standard Small Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Triple Room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Triple Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Queen room

Premium Queen room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Invercargill

With a stay at Kelvin Hotel in Invercargill (Invercargill City Centre), you'll be steps from Toetoes Bay and Civic Theatre. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Classic Motorcycle Mecca and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from St. John's Anglican Church.

What's nearby

  • Civic Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rugby Park Stadium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Burt Munro - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bill Richardson Transport World - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Southland Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fat Bastard Pies - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Batch Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thai Opal - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tuatara Backpackers Lodge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kelvin Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour business center and a restaurant
Kelvin Hotel offers 60 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Invercargill hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this hotel include a banquet hall and a vending machine.
Enjoy southern cuisine at Level One, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Level One - This restaurant specializes in southern cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; NZD 23 to 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Level One

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (201 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Fitness facility
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 23.00 to 28.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Kelvin Hotel Invercargill
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Kelvin Hotel Invercargill, South Island
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Kelvin Hotel Invercargill
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Kelvin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 919 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 919 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 919 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 919 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 919 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A old property that is well maintained. Friendly staff and free parking The room was very hot and couldn’t find a way to turn down the heat Good stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Great location but couldn’t turn the heating off
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Wonderful Southland

Amazing experience, centre to visit modt of the region.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was fantastic & a quick walk to the shopping area. The only downside was the meal at Level 1 Restaurant. Had a roast beef meal that was very average. The vegetables were outstading & a great sized portion. Unfortunately the beef was so dry & tough.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Great stay. Everything was nice and easy. Clean room, all staff we encountered were friendly and efficient. Parking practicality across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

jade

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic hotel I know it’s old however needs a massive upgrade the hotel was very very hot they have radiator heaters going in the hallways and it is just so hot you can’t breathe in the rooms very tired dated hotel mould in the shower overall would not stay back there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great people . Easy walking to eateries
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

THE SAWMILL

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

lynn

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

Nice hotel, good location

Nice hotel for this area. Located in the heart of Invercargill. Off-site parking (included)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A comfortable night in an older but inexpensive hotel. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to everything, food amazing. Staff very helpful especially in the dining area. Good value for money. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very good and helpful. The property is 60 years old and needs an upgrade. The location could not be better in the heart of town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Dated but worked for us.

It was good value and convenient for where we needed to be but the rooms are very dated. It did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A night in Invercargill

Did several blocky's to get a park close to the hotel, no assistance on arrival or departure, although hey state valet assistance available, no car park at hotel, provided free but not even on the same block or street
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Despite being in the centre of town, the hotel is quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025