Kelvin Hotel

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Exterior
Superior Room, Non Smoking (Superior Suite) | Living area
Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)
Superior Room, Non Smoking (Superior Suite) | Living area
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
20 Kelvin Street, Invercargill, 9810
  • Civic Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Burt Munro
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Southland Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Invercargill (IVC)
    ‪5 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

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

Premium King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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 (Triple Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

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

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About this property

Kelvin Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour business center and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a refrigerator in a common area, conference space, and dry cleaning are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kelvin Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Toetoes Bay. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy southern cuisine while dining at Level One
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to shopping and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Toetoes Bay and Civic Theatre
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 eco-certified Kelvin Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Invercargill hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Level One - This restaurant specializes in southern cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres

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

Restaurants on site

  • Level One

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (201 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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

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)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kelvin Hotel
Kelvin Hotel Invercargill
Kelvin Invercargill
Kelvin Hotel Invercargill, South Island
Kelvin Hotel Hotel
Kelvin Hotel Invercargill
Kelvin Hotel Hotel Invercargill

Kelvin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 909 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 909 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 909 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 909 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 909 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very good and helpful. The property is 60 years old and needs an upgrade. The location could not be better in the heart of town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

8/10 Good

warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Dated but worked for us.

It was good value and convenient for where we needed to be but the rooms are very dated. It did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A night in Invercargill

Did several blocky's to get a park close to the hotel, no assistance on arrival or departure, although hey state valet assistance available, no car park at hotel, provided free but not even on the same block or street
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Despite being in the centre of town, the hotel is quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Great hotel, loved everything about it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kerryn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

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

Yup would recommend

Great place to stay, has a bar & restaurant on site, and also others nearby. We had a nice room here, and what a great idea to have free laundry, and a fridge in the Hallway with Milk & ice available! Saves going to reception. Would definitely stay again. Free parking available across the road and around the corner a little bit in a parking building but better than out on the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandeep

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fridge was not working , no fan or AC in the room , hand wash bottle not even have soap
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Neill, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Tanya

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely. The room was in desperate need of upgrading- no aircon so insanely hot, no extractor fans in bathroom or toilet. Would be better to have more supply of toilet paper and the option to use a cake of soap or liquid.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kelvin Hotel is fabulous. All the staff and super helpful and friendly especially Petro on the front desk and the Level One restaurant served delicious food with generous portions. Lilly made us feel very welcome. Great alcohol free options too. Will definitely stay there again. Steve. Debbie. & Austin. 👋
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
Reasonable hotel for the price. Restaurant staff at dinner inexperienced. Not a city we would go back to.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The standard room was dated and not as comfortable as the premium room I’ve stayed in before. But the hotel itself is great. Really nice staff, location and great facilities. Convenient car parking even if the parks are narrow. I still recommend the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025