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Kelvin Hotel

3.5 star property
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Exterior
Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Superior Room, Non Smoking (Superior Suite) | Living area | TV

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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
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Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Premium King Room

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

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

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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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 Single Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

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

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Premium Queen room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Premium Queen room

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

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About this property

Kelvin Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour business centre and restaurant
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. 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 eco-certified 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.

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.

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
  • 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

  • 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.

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
Kelvin Invercargill
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. 410 out of 923 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 923 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 923 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 923 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 923 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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can hear the sound of talking and TV in the room next doors.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon, Rolleston

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to say. Location was awesome. Will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly helpful staff Heater wasn’t working in room, didn’t matter at night, but would have been nice in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Josh

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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