Kelvin Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in Invercargill City Centre

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (King Suite)
Lobby lounge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; southern cuisine
Exterior
Superior Room, Non Smoking (Superior Suite) | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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, Otepuni Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Invercargill (IVC)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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 Twin Bed

Superior Room, Non Smoking (Superior Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Small Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium King Room

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

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Queen room

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

About the area

Invercargill

Invercargill City Centre stay.With a stay at this Invercargill City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Civic Theatre and Toetoes Bay. Classic Motorcycle Mecca and St. John's Anglican Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Civic Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Classic Motorcycle Mecca - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Toetoes Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Otepuni Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Burt Munro - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pig Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ten Ten Thai Street Food - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪St. Pierres - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Waxy O'Shea's Irish Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Kelvin Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Invercargill City Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a 24-hour business center 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.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kelvin Hotel offers 60 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Invercargill hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (79 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
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:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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 Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 969 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 969 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 969 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 969 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 969 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Kalona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor drink options-crappy red wine! Not given options for coffee at Bradstreet, though specified on menu at checkin. Same with smoothies.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent, scrambled eggs cooked to perfection not rubbery, hash browns crispy, bacon not over cooked, bake beans, mushrooms tasty. All this plus continental breakfast and juice, coffee and tea. Staff really friendly and customer focused. Our plane couldn't land in Invercargill so we returned to Auckland and could rebook another flight until two days later. The hotel were so understanding and made a note that we were unable to stay for two nights. Because we booked online we had to go back to Expedia who just call the hotel confirmed that we were not book in yet and within 2 hours we received refund for 2 days. Loved our stay and would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was really yummy, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, hash browns, mushrooms so tasty, cereals, yogurt and fruit fresh - reasonably price. Staff so helpful and rooms clean every day. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

nicole

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy complimentary hotel parking close by with in/out privileges. Ate at on-site bar and food was fantastic! Clean rooms, Comfortable beds & great shower pressure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff. Rooms a bit outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Linsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cold, even with two heaters running, room was net to service duct that obviously didn’t have any noise insulation. Out dated
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tired rooms. Clean. Hospitality was awful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

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

4/10 Poor

Zwe Wint

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room is small and not very tidy. Heater in the room unable to turn on. One of the light in the room is not working and change the room upon request. However, the other room heater was not working properly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except the pillows were unfortunately really uncomfortable. Otherwise excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Thin walls, next room had a party into the night with music
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nico

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

4/10 Poor

Marcus

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly warm. Walls paper thin. Lights not working properly. Room not made up properly during stay. Faulty fire alarm system meant we were evacuated at 5:45am into the freezing cold weather with no apology etc. from staff. When I checked out I wasn't asked how my stay went. Signs up celebrating hotel's 60 year birthday and maybe needs to retire soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Dated and not soundproofed, but clean and comfortable, with friendly staff. Not ideal for a business trip, as “desk” area waa only equipped with a stool rather than a chair. Had a virtual meeting with laptop on top of shoebox, on top of coffee table, so i could sit in one of the lounge chairs. Abysmal internet. Water pressure good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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