Hostels in Waimatuku

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend
20 Nov - 22 Nov
In two weeks
27 Nov - 29 Nov
In one month
11 Dec - 13 Dec
In two months
8 Jan - 10 Jan
No exact matches found, but these alternatives could be just right

Recommended hotels in Waimatuku

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

1. Homestead Villa Motel

Homestead Villa Motel
4.5 star property
Avenal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (575 reviews)
"Nice large bedroom with a living room and kitchenette. Great stay."
Canada
Brian
The price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Homestead Villa Motel
A row of motel buildings with white exteriors and red roofs, surrounded by a garden with purple flowers.

2. Bavarian Motel

Bavarian Motel
4.0 star property
Waikiwi
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (381 reviews)
"Was very comfortable and host was great"
Australia
Mau
The price is NZ$112
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Bavarian Motel
A row of modern, low-rise buildings with a uniform architectural style, a well-maintained lawn, and a clear sky.

3. Ascot Park Hotel

Ascot Park Hotel
4.0 star property
Glengarry
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (902 reviews)
"Good stay, Pool is nicely heated. Spa away from the pool is lovely. Sports bar has a great atmosphere & a well priced menu. Friendly team."
Australia
Derek
The price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Ascot Park Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a seating area with brown sofas, and a large white pillar.

4. Distinction Invercargill Hotel

Distinction Invercargill Hotel
4.5 star property
Invercargill City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (128 reviews)
"A gorgeous hotel, highly recommend. Beautiful rooms."
Australia
Simon
The price is NZ$257
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Distinction Invercargill Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Bella Vista Motel Invercargill

Bella Vista Motel Invercargill
4.0 star property
Turnbull Thompson Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (251 reviews)
"Great stay, very comfortable and tidy!"
Australia
Kendal
The price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Bella Vista Motel Invercargill
A garden pathway with brick pillars and a brick archway covered in flowers.

6. Queens Park Motels

Queens Park Motels
4.0 star property
Gladstone
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (129 reviews)
"Location was ideal for our visit although glad we arrived before after school rush when parents parked outside our unit"
Australia
Brian
The price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Queens Park Motels
A corner window seat with a bench, curtains, and a clock on the wall.

7. Tower Lodge Motel

Tower Lodge Motel
4.0 star property
Richmond
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (613 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Spacious room that was comfortable to relax in after a long day"
Australia
Brendon
The price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Tower Lodge Motel
A hot tub with a wooden wall and a window.

8. Monarch Motel

Monarch Motel
4.0 star property
Hawthorndale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (473 reviews)
"Room was ideally set up for us. Clean apart from the bathroom door needing a good wipe down. Great accessibility to center of city and good price range for a few nights stay or just a stop over."
Australia
LYNETTE
The price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Monarch Motel
A yellow house with a porch, a wooden door, and potted plants.

9. Villa Rouge B&B

Villa Rouge B&B
4.5 star property
Gladstone
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (68 reviews)
"Great stay as usual, see you in July"
New Zealand
Michael
The price is NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Villa Rouge B&B
A building with a sign reading "QUEST" and "Pacific Radiology" on the facade.

10. Quest Invercargill Serviced Apartments

Quest Invercargill Serviced Apartments
4.5 star property
Invercargill City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (618 reviews)
"The room is very roomy, and the location is very good, right in the heart of the CBD"
Australia
Geoffrey
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Quest Invercargill Serviced Apartments
A row of white houses with large windows and a grassy foreground.

11. Colonial Motel Invercargill

Colonial Motel Invercargill
4.0 star property
Richmond
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (420 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at Colonial Motel. Great location within easy walking distance of town, quiet. Our family unit was modern, clean, spacious and very comfortable, with plenty of room to relax. The host was friendly and welcoming. Overall, excellent accommodation and somewhere we’d happily stay again. Highly recommend!"
Australia
Nicole
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Colonial Motel Invercargill
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a fan, and a view through a sliding glass door.

12. City Court

City Court
2.0 star property
Richmond
7.6 out of 10, Good, (190 reviews)
"Affordable and quiet lovely staff , really enjoy staying here"
Australia
Nicole
The price is NZ$114
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
City Court
A spacious lobby with a modern staircase, red upholstered seating, and a digital display on the wall.

13. The Langlands Hotel

The Langlands Hotel
4.5 star property
Invercargill City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (368 reviews)
"Beautiful stay and great food."
Australia
Kathryn
The price is NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
The Langlands Hotel
A panoramic view of a modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a separate bedroom, and a dining area.

14. Ibis Styles Invercargill

Ibis Styles Invercargill
3.0 star property
Invercargill City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (965 reviews)
"Very nice room and property. Helpful staff."
United States
Jessica
The price is NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Ibis Styles Invercargill
A modern hotel room with two beds, a dining area, and a sofa.

15. Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
3.0 star property
Hawthorndale
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (184 reviews)
"Room was clean and nice staff"
Australia
Jessie
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Hacienda Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a window with a view, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

16. Rayya Suites Invercargill

Rayya Suites Invercargill
2.0 star property
Hawthorndale
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"The property is still being renovated so it has a construction site vibe. It's still a work in progress. Our room was okay but the bathroom had no bath mat or hand towel, the toilet roll holder was falling off the wall and the toilet seat was broken. We let the staff know and they were very nice."
Australia
Susan
The price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Rayya Suites Invercargill
A yellow car parked in front of a building with a reception sign.

17. Shelby Motor Lodge

Shelby Motor Lodge
4.5 star property
Turnbull Thompson Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (665 reviews)
"Repeat stay here"
Australia
Suzanne
The price is NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Shelby Motor Lodge
A building with a brick facade, a wooden bench, and a planter with a palm plant.

18. Admiral Court Motel & Apartments

Admiral Court Motel & Apartments
4.0 star property
Turnbull Thompson Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (254 reviews)
"Clean, tidy, friendly staff, great off the road parking, safe, close to attractions!"
Australia
Kane
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Admiral Court Motel & Apartments
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a window.

19. Moana Court Motel

Moana Court Motel
2.0 star property
Hawthorndale
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"always have a comfortable stay here"
New Zealand
MISS R L
The price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Moana Court Motel
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a dining table, and a television.

20. 388 on Tay Motel

388 on Tay Motel
2.0 star property
Turnbull Thompson Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
William
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
388 on Tay Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties

Top reviews in Waimatuku

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a seating area with brown sofas, and a large white pillar.
Distinction Invercargill Hotel

Distinction Invercargill Hotel

Distinction Invercargill Hotel
Invercargill City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic service, from all staffing made the stay close to perfect. We stayed one night and went tramping for three days, on our return, the bag they were holding for us, was already in our room waiting, without being asked! Exceptional attention to detail!
Australia
Stephen
Reviewed November 10, 2026
Distinction Invercargill Hotel

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hostels in Waimatuku?

Our guests like these accommodations in the surrounding area, and they may have reasonable room rates: The Langlands Hotel - 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from the heart of Waimatuku. Property features at this motel include free Wi-Fi, free parking and tour/ticket assistance. Distinction Invercargill Hotel - 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from the heart of Waimatuku. Property features at this motel include free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Waimatuku?

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 7°C. Average annual precipitation for Waimatuku is 1113 mm.

What is there to see and do in Waimatuku?

Depending on your interests, you might like to explore some places near Waimatuku. Get out into nature with places such as Oreti Beach, Surrey Park and Toetoes Bay. Cultural attractions include Civic Theatre, Bill Richardson Transport World and Classic Motorcycle Mecca. Additional attractions include Teretonga Raceway Park, Rugby Park Stadium and St Pauls Presbyterian Church.

What's the best way to get to and around Waimatuku while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in and around Waimatuku on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Invercargill (IVC), 11 mi (17.6 km) away from the city centre.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia