Tuatara Lodge

Hostel/Backpacker accommodation30-32 Dee Street, Invercargill, New ZealandShow on map

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Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.4 out of 10, at 30-32 Dee Street.

Welcome to Tuatara Lodge!

Convenient Location: Situated in the heart of Invercargill City Centre, just 2.5 km from Rugby Park Stadium, our lodge offers easy access to key attractions.

Comfortable Amenities: Enjoy our on-site restaurant, bar, shared lounge, and garden, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.

Modern Convenience: Stay connected with free WiFi and take advantage of being only 3.5 km from Invercargill Airport.

What this place offers

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout

Rooms

7.7

Good

Rated 7.7 out of 10 by 1,051 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness7.0
Service8.0
Location8.4
Rooms7.5
Amenities7.0
Value8.4
Food & drink8.0

Guests mention

Good locationFriendly staff

Bi HueiTW
September 2026Solo traveller
衛生無法接受，床鋪床單完全沒有換過，一打開整個是皺摺，還有莫名的黃色液體痕跡殘留，真的很噁心
入住時間沒有人在櫃檯，到隔壁酒吧拿key，酒吧人員他們的服務態度非常好
床鋪床單完全沒有換過，一打開整個是皺摺，還有莫名的黃色液體痕跡殘留，真的很噁心
PetraUnited States
August 2026Solo traveller
It works for a night or two, but the hostel could be maintained better.
The location is really convenient, especially if you are using public transport. There is also grocery shopping within walking distance.
Some of the facilities were not very clean. There was moldy food in the fridges.…
AndrewNew Zealand
August 2026Couple
Would definitely stay again
The room was simple, lovely, clean and had a good view to the Main Street
Pretty happy all around
JanelUnited States
August 2026Couple
It was three doors down from where I was doing research.
The toilet in the bathroom ran constantly with a high whine sound.
FranciscoSpain
August 2026Solo traveller
Buena ubicación
La ubicación
Las instalaciones , muy descuidado
PaulAustralia
July 2026Solo traveller
Convenient location
Access, staff support. Limited showers per floor & very awkward

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.

Where you’ll be

30-32 Dee Street, Invercargill, New Zealand

Guests rate the location 8.4 out of 10 — very good.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 2:00 PM until 07:00 PM

Check-out by 10:00 AM

No children

No pets

Non-smoking rooms available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

Please note the property does not serve or permit alcohol.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Tuatara Lodge

What time is check-in and check-out at Tuatara Lodge?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Tuatara Lodge allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Does Tuatara Lodge have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does Tuatara Lodge have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

How do I book Tuatara Lodge?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Tuatara Lodge?

30-32 Dee Street, Invercargill.

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