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We've compiled the best of the best in Invercargill - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
The largest hotel in town, an eight-minute drive from the town center, is a rambling complex with different types of spacious, modern rooms, most with small balconies. Some rooms in a motel-style building have kitchenettes. An on-site restaurant serves traditional and contemporary New Zealand fare, adding to the allure of this hospitable place, which will be a welcome sight if you've just battled some of the rugged gravel side roads of the Catlins.
The big advantage of this modern but somewhat bland full-service hotel is that it's really central, in just about the ideal location if you're not driving. The rooms facing the back are quieter. There are options for a room only or for bed and breakfast.
If you're traveling to Invercargill via the Southern Scenic Route, these four lovely, modern self-catering cottages keep both coziness and conservation in mind, making a perfect rest stop before you get to the city. Guests concerned about sustainability will appreciate the various initiatives in place on the property, from heat pumps to the use of environmentally friendly cleaning products and toiletries. Mohua Park is located between Papatowai and Owaka.
The world's southernmost YHA hostel is in the center of Invercargill, next door to the Speight's Ale House and the main city library. The Tuatara has the usual group of bunks, twins, and double rooms, along with a few private doubles with en suite bathrooms, TVs, and stereos. An on-site café serves good coffee and breakfast, and the hostel also has two lounges, a kitchen, secure parking, a laundry, and Wi-Fi.
