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Kelvin Hotel

Property class: 3.5
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A dining table with a plate of food, wine glasses, and a candle.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large screen displaying information.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, built-in shelving, a round mirror, and a separate bathroom with a bathtub.
A modern hotel room with a black leather sofa, a wooden desk, and a large window offering a city view.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies and large windows.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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20 Kelvin Street, Invercargill, 9810
  • Place, Civic Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Classic Motorcycle Mecca
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mary's Basilica
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Invercargill (IVC)
    ‪7 min drive‬
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Room options

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

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Triple Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, Non Smoking (Superior Suite)

A modern hotel room with a black leather sofa, a wooden desk, and a large window offering a city view.

Superior Room, Non Smoking (Superior Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, nightstand, and a window with a view of the sky.

Standard Small Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a radiator.

Premium King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Queen room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the city.

Premium Queen room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium King Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window.

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Kelvin Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fridge in a common area, conference space and dry cleaning are on-site.
Kelvin Hotel offers 60 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Invercargill hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kelvin Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Toetoes Bay. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy southern cuisine while dining at Level One
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Toetoes Bay and Civic Theatre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Kelvin Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Invercargill hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Level One – This restaurant specialises in southern cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

  • In-room 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Phone

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

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 Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

greg

Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room nice staff, good meal
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff. Clean and tidy comfortable bed great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, Definitely well kept rooms and building. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay and all of the staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, good staff, free parking and nice food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities with a great central location. Topped off with awesome staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Very friendly staff especially in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a good little hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked great good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect and the staff AMAZING!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Avon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was very clean and staff were froendly food was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good laundry facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Moana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby area has a
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel, located close to the Invercargill Central mall
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025