South Sea Spray
South Sea Spray, Dee Street, Avenal, Invercargill City 9810, New Zealand- Mural
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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.
Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Tuatara Lodge!
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
37 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
23 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults
Beds
2 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
37 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
37 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
2 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
37 m2
With View
In-room amenities
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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
The room was simple, lovely, clean and had a good view to the Main Street
Pretty happy all around
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. Additionally, there were small bits of dirt and hair in the beds.
It was three doors down from where I was doing research.
The toilet in the bathroom ran constantly with a high whine sound.
La ubicación
Las instalaciones , muy descuidado
Convenient location
Access, staff support. Limited showers per floor & very awkward
Central location, warm and clean.
Lack of parking nearby the biggest issue.
i booked a single room and they tried to check me into a 4 bed dorm
隔音很差
very central location, very comfortable bed. although I booked a single room, but I was in a bunk room on my own.
no heating in bathrooms and hallways.
מיקום ההוסטל צמוד לתחנת האוטובוס וזה מאד נוח למי שמתנייד באוטובוסים בניוזילנד.
היה קר מאד באזורים המשותפים - במטבח ובכלל במבנה.
I enjoyed my paua fritter
Great location perfect if traveling by bus , bus stop right outside . Exceeded expectations nice comfy stay will stay again in future 😁
Staff seemed nice
Room was freezing and the building gave me hospital vibes
Toilets were close and cleanish Wifi was good
The bed was rock hard and roll together, no tv for the price we paid , no fridge or jug for a cuppa , very noisy in hallway etc , there was a smell in the bedroom we didn't know where it was but when we were about to leave to go home we lifted up the sheets and found lots of wet stains and blood stains on the mattress and on the mattress cover I have emailed you guys back about it and requesting a full refund of $100 it was not acceptable the bed was absolutely filthy it should have been thrown away or clean professionally not just remade.
Very good location. The bus stop is literally in front of the entrance Double room comfortable, modern and with lot of light. Bathrooms and toilets very cleaned, as well as the kitchen tidy and well equipped. And 2 living room to stay too
Our room was between the lift, the door to the stairs and the door you give access to the others rooms, so a bit noisy especially on the morning Few improvements would be appreciated - coat hangers and/or shelves/drawers in the room - stickers and pen to label the food - another fridge would be ideal because 2 is not enough for the number of residents
Location, my bus stop was right outside th building, handy to dining places andlaundry facilities were perfect for me
Water pressure a bit on th low side.
Intercity Bus站即在住宿樓下,不用拖行李走,離超市,女王公園也都不遠
電梯震動很大聲,在房間也都聽得到,最不能接受的是出了電梯的梯間及房間都有一股陳年老舊的霉味及體臭油垢味 訂房時僅餘一間雙人房,浴廁需共用,除了蓮蓬頭不甚清潔,其餘都滿乾淨的 另外房間臨馬路,週末汽車引擎呼嘯聲直至凌晨2點都還很吵 房間無附空調,僅在牆上有一個小型加熱器
Very good breakfast
Handy to the shops
Staff was really friendly to me during check-in and check-out.
Room did not meet my expectations at all. Room photos on the website differed a lot from reality. Very thin walls, everything seemed to be a bit run-down (except from the restaurant next door). Did not feel very comfortable to stay there. Please note the restaurant / café is not part of the hostel itself, it is separate place. Photos here on booking.com might be a bit misleading.
Staff and bedroom
Every thing was great
Tidy rooms
Everything was great
Great central location. Kitchen was large and well stoked.
Our sheets unfortunatley had lots of long hairs on them, and all through the bed and some stains. Understand it's a hostel, but not a great look, and wasn't super stoked about sleeping in the beds. We arrived later in the evening, so there was no one to speak to about it.
Great value for money. Buses and shuttles drop off and pick up outside
Excellent location! Amazing kitchen. Comfy beds.
Nowhere to put toilet bag or clothes in the bathroom. Very blunt knives in the kitchen.
What breakfast
Inconsiderate people would let the door slam other than that what a great place
Comfortable, affordable, clean accommodation. Easy to walk to shops, restaurants, and even the airport (we did).
We stayed again, we liked it so much the first time!
Comfortable Large and well stocked kitchen Easy check-in
More sockets
Staff could have been more friendly - kept hiding behind the screen in reception
Central location, large comfortable room, clean, good cafe, great value.
Nothing!
Location - chilled - elevator
The window above my bed kept me up all night as it's in the roof and has no way of blocking the light at night - was also very anti social although not the worst thing as I was only passing through
Nothing
They let homeless people to sleep there, there us not reception at any time, no privacity
Great location, shuttles and buses stop outside. Nice cafe
Nice sized rooms and bathroom. Cosy tv area
Alot of revving cars frequent the main road just outside so trying to get to sleep was a bit difficult
Great historical building
Great location and the Café next door was awesome!
Privacy curtains would be great and it was too hot in the room.
Placé à l’arrêt des bus au centre
La douche partagée trop petite sans espace pour se changer. De plus, il y avait un compteur pour l’eau…
Cental location
Hard to connect with people
Wonderful location, the dorms were spacious even though they were sparsely decorated. The kitchen was enormous. The location was excellent for people getting off the intercity bus or getting on as it was right outside the door.
Like many hostels in New Zealand there wasn’t really a lot of toilets and showers compared to the amount of people staying however it did seem to work.
Location was fantastic as it was in the centre of town across from a great mall and cinema. The building had a lift which was helpful when taking my suitcase upstairs. I booked a bedroom and ensuite which was really good, very clean, quiet and comfortable. There was a huge lounge and kitchen upstairs, plus a laundry. Excellent facilities.
Staff never greeted you even when they were in reception. I thought they could have done better. Even when they occasionally greeted me they didn't seem very friendly. Sometimes they hid behind the partially drawn screen in reception which i also thought was very unfriendly. Other backpackers I've stayed in have been much more welcoming. Also, i paid for breakfast in their bar next door and all of the electric plugs were taped over and the staff were not allowed to help me charge my phone. This is also not very welcoming to guests. Surely in the morning they could at least have a plug.
The hostel is close to the city center. Kitchen is huge and everything is generally clean. Strong WiFi connection.
There is no free parking nearby so it’s really challenging to find a space if you have a car. There is no curtain for the bunk bed. The whole hostel atmosphere is a bit odd which makes me not wanting to stay longer.
Really good, liked everything to be honest.
Everything Nice and clean and sweet personal.
I've stayed at Tuatara Lodge several times now and I feel right at home there. The accommodation is basic but good, the shared version areas are clean and spacious, and having the restaurant downstairs is a great thing. Very good central location as well, and the bus stop right outside.
I like everything about it
Pile à l'arrêt des bus et navettes. Dans le centre ville.
Équipements minimalistes, cuisine plutôt sale, pas de café ni thé en libre service comme dans les autres hostels, casseroles et poêles à frire immondes
Comfy beds and decent size rooms. Friendly staff. Good location.
There's no outdoor area to enjoy but it didn't really bother us too much anyway.
Always good to stay here.
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Cleanliness
6.95/10Some guests reported cleanliness issues, though generally acceptable for budget accommodation.
Service
7.95/10Staff helped with reservations and provided solutions, but some guests found them lacking in attentiveness.
Location
8.45/10Convenient and central location close to amenities and attractions.
Room Quality
7.45/10Mixed feedback; some rooms were comfortable but noise from external sources affected experience.
Amenities
6.95/10Limited amenities reported; issues with shared facilities and lack of basic supplies.
Value for Money
8.45/10Guests found it reasonable for budget accommodation; good for short stays.
Food and Beverage
7.95/10Positive remarks on food quality despite some service complaints.
Overall Experience
7.45/10Overall satisfaction mixed with commendations for location and cleanliness concerns.