Bella Vista Motel Invercargill

4.0 star property
Eco-certified motel in Invercargill with free parking

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Superior Studio
One Bedroom Unit | Bathroom
One Bedroom Unit | Private kitchenette
Exterior
Room amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July

Room options

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Compact Queen Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
240 Tay Street, Invercargill, 9810

What's nearby

  • Rugby Park Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Civic Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bill Richardson Transport World - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Burt Munro - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Southland Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fat Bastard Pies - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Batch Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tuatara Backpackers Lodge - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Turkish Kebabs - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Speights Ale House - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Invercargill

Upscale eco-certified motel located in Turnbull Thompson Park
Take advantage of a garden, a library and laundry facilities at Bella Vista Motel Invercargill. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and 1 meeting room
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and a banquet hall
Room features
All guest rooms at Bella Vista Motel Invercargill offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 13.50 for adults and NZD 13.50 for children

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Reception hours are 8:30 AM-8 PM on weekends and public holidays.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 13.5 for adults and from NZD 13.5 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Bella Vista Invercargill
Bella Vista Motel Invercargill
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Frequently asked questions

Is Bella Vista Motel Invercargill pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bella Vista Motel Invercargill?

As of 5 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vista Motel Invercargill on 13 Jul 2025 start from NZ$154.05, 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 Bella Vista Motel Invercargill?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bella Vista Motel Invercargill?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM to midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Bella Vista Motel Invercargill?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Bella Vista Motel Invercargill located?

Located in Turnbull Thompson Park, this eco-certified motel is within a 10-minute walk of First Presbyterian Church, Rugby Park Stadium, and Splash Palace. Civic Theatre and Otepuni Gardens are also within 15 minutes.

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Bella Vista Motel Invercargill Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 220 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Fantastic overnight stay

Ideal for an overnight stay. Room was clean and comfortable with a nice shower and good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent experience. The property had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good hotel

Not much to do there but hotel was perfectly fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel with everything we needed for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worth recommending. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy to deal with and hit the spot for a night in the area. Safe parking and walked to shops and dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable warm room and friendly staff. Convenient location and supermarket a short walk away
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This property is easy to find, convenient to mossy things and very comfortable to stay in. The staff are really helpful. We have stayed here several times when visiting Invercargill.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was clean and comfortable. However the fridge is unbalanced and noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Clean & tidy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Convenient location, nice people. But the bed was terribly uncomfortable. And that is the most important thing about where you stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice. Motel, comfortable bed and nice linen. Good location within walking distance to to shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Like the big sign so we could spot it from up the road
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great to see electric blankets.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Adequate for the purpose. excellent shower
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Drawback no written explanation of how to work the TV, even staff had problems. Last day TV was out as wifi was down. Bath in family unit should have a gand rail!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the first smile at reception this motel just had the little extras that made our stay an excellent experience. The rooms were clean, equiped with everything we needed and more. Easy parking and close to shops and Queens park. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Gayleen

Liked: Staff & service
The armchairs you felt like you were sitting on the springs. Although for some people a spa would be nice but the bath was too high to get into to have a shower. Maybe offer the options to the guests. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Substandard. Maintenance needed to the rooms. Reception locked and cursory greeting. Would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Karana

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024