Kelvin Hotel

3.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour business centre and restaurant

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June

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Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium King Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2016
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, Non Smoking (Superior Suite)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Small Double

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Triple Room)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Premium Queen room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
20 Kelvin Street, Invercargill, 9810

What's nearby

  • Civic Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rugby Park Stadium - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Burt Munro - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bill Richardson Transport World - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Southland Hospital - 4 min drive - 4.1 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 located in Invercargill City Centre
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a 24-hour business centre at Kelvin Hotel. The on-site southern cuisine restaurant, Level One, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and a porter/bellboy
  • A water dispenser, luggage storage and ATM/banking services
  • Tour/ticket information, a banquet hall and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 60 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, free infant beds and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

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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:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots 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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kelvin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kelvin Hotel?

As of 15 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kelvin Hotel on 2 Jun 2025 start from NZ$118.45, 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.

How much is parking at Kelvin Hotel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Kelvin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kelvin Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Kelvin Hotel located?

Located in Invercargill City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is steps away from Toetoes Bay, Civic Theatre and Classic Motorcycle Mecca. St. John's Anglican Church and St. Mary's Basilica are also within 5 minutes.

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Kelvin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 902 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 902 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 902 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 902 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 902 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

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

Neill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Great hotel, loved everything about it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Liked: Amenities
Great location but couldn’t turn the heating off
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything will be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice modern hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for a stopover, right in the centre of Invercargill near the restaurants and bars
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

4 night stay

Excellent central city hotel. Comfortable beds, standard hotel room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bella

Great property. Very central to lots of things. We had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a big sized room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

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

Great Location.

For Invercargill this is one of the better options. Great restaurant and bar facilities and location. A little dated but still a very comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, clean room and facilities, convenient location and guest laundry made for good value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Convenient location, comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Zafar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid hotel in a good location in central Invercargill. Nice room and staff was friendly/helpful. Parking is offsite, but only a block away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

jade

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

Geoff

Close to centre of town,friendly staff,clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A well appointed room in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024