About

Tuatara Lodge is a clean, warm, smoke free hostel with a friendly crew and excellent security. Our comfortable new accommodation includes bunks, doubles or executive ensuite rooms. All rooms are bright, spacious and warm with good ventilation. The multi-share room beds have hotel grade mattresses, mattress protectors, fitted bottom sheets and pillows with cases.

Other popular facilities include a self-cater kitchen, two TV lounges, video, a bus stop at the front door, 24-hour guest access. Our reception is open from 2pm - 7pm daily.

Invercargill is the last stop on the mainland for those visiting Stewart Island. It is a good starting point for discovering the Catlins or Fiordland via the Southern Scenic Route. Nearby you can also Walk the Hump Ridge Track, visit the Art Gallery, etc. Experience true southern hospitality.

Check in is 2 pm. Check out is 10 am. Hostel facilities, e.g. showers, kitchen etc. are not to be used after 10 am check out.

Reception hours are 2.00pm - 7.00pm
Check-in hours are from 2pm to 7pm. Late check ins after 7pm must be made by prior arrangement.

Strictly No alcohol allowed in the hostel.

Payment for bookings is taken 48 hours prior to arrival.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 19:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception (limited hours)
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Reviews

6.7Good(643)
  • Value for Money
    6.8
  • Security
    7.5
  • Atmosphere
    5.2
  • Cleanliness
    6.3
  • Staff
    5.8
  • Location
    8.9
  • Facilities
    6.2
Stayed in Dec 2025
8.0
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Allan
Couple, 41+, Canada
Nice place, well maintained, private room clean, comfortable. Laundry room good. The adjoining restaurant/bar is very good, a real asset. Victoria Park nearby is worth visiting - check it out the tuatara island near the park cafe.
Stayed in Nov 2025
3.4
S
Sophie
Female, 18-24, New Zealand
The staff were extremely rude, bathrooms were not clean and it felt unsafe and strange.
Stayed in Oct 2025
8.3
C
Caitlin
Female, 31-40, USA
I enjoyed staying at this property! There wasn’t much of an atmosphere or staff presence, but maybe that is due to it being the off season. I felt safe as a solo female and the showers were super hot and clean. There was a big stain on the wall in the room that wasn’t wiped down, but besides that the room was clean and the bed was comfy! I would stay again!
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Location

30 - 32 Dee Street, P.O. Box 960, Invercargill, New Zealand
0.8km from city centre