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Garden Grove Motel and Apartments provides amenities like a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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Room options

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio Apartment)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen Apartment)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Prestonville, a neighborhood in Invercargill, is home to Garden Grove Motel and Apartments. E Hayes & Sons and Southland Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Otepuni Gardens and Splash Palace. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rugby Park Stadium or Stadium Southland. Visit our Invercargill travel guide
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161 North Road, Invercargill, 9501

What's nearby

  • South African War Memorial
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Anderson Park
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Otakaro Park
    6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Bill Richardson Transport World
    15 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Surrey Park
    15 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crafty's Bar & Grill
    3 min drive
  • Invercargill Pizzeria
    4 min drive
  • Tuatara Cafe / Bar
    4 min drive
  • The Cheeky Llama Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Buster Crabb
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 12 to 15 per person

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 12 to 15 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Grove Motel and Apartments pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden Grove Motel and Apartments?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Grove Motel and Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Garden Grove Motel and Apartments located?

Located in Prestonville, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of South African War Memorial and Anderson Park. Otakaro Park and E Hayes & Sons are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Garden Grove Motel and Apartments Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Tired and dated
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Traditional affordable motel

This is an older type motel. Our room was spacious and traditional in content and condition. The manager was friendly and helpful and put the heating on in advance of us checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were amazing, they went out of their way to ensure we had everything we wanted. Very pleasant and accommodating couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the easy access to town, the property just needed a little bit of an upgrade but the service makes up for it. The couple were Awesome to get along with. I guarantee with a little bit more upgrade, this will be a 5star easily!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, perfect room for our stay thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Invercargill stay

Needed a place to sleep, it worked perfectly. Great host.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff - directed to a nearby restaurant which was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traffic noise was a real problem went late started early
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to my mothers retirement village, Rowena Jackson, O'Byrne St.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
enough space for family and very kindly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location to amenities and good information of sight seeing places given by owners
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent service

Great little motel. Has all that you need. The manager Wendy was so lovely and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great

Very nice large rooms close to town very clean Friendly staff ..would stay there again in a flash
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfortable well equipped basic motel apartment

Basic but comfortable apartment, not just motel room, with bedroom and separate lounge/ kitchen area of good size. Not serviced daily but all extra needs provided by very friendly and delightful owner/manager. Suited our needs perfectly as in Invercargill for 4day classic motorbike event. Nice to have garden, bbq, and laundry with line and dryer.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Everything we needed - and a nice little extra!

We needed a dog friendly motel. Nothing more. We got a dog friendly motel, a nice garden to exercise them in, a large, comfortable unit (With a killer shower). Fabulous family filling in for the owners while they were away. My 6yr old grandson was greeted with the offer of some time with their 6yr old child and his massive bucket of Lego. He had a great time! I wouldn’t want to recommend Garden Grove Motel too often - I might not be able to get back in if they become too popular!! It’s a great area, quiet, dog friendly, child friendly, clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely comfortable stay

Great stay at Garden Grove Motel, owner lovely and helpful. I wasn't there much as it was only at night to sleep, but very comfortable. It was lovely on the freezing cold day to come back late at night to unit to find the heater on and the curtains all drawn, so it was very warm & cozy when I arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relevant for what we required

A nice and clean little motel with all the amenities we required. This is a lovely place for those who respect other peoples property and other guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and very nice to deal with. Clean and tidy units.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good find

Enjoyed our nights stay and were made to feel very welcome. I would recommend staying here to others.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Older, but comfortable and clean.

An older establishment, but one that was clean, well-equipped and spacious in a time where most of the lower-to-mid priced motels are cramped and generally not as well set up.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant overnight stay. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an excellent stay. My wife and I had no car available, so Helen (who is in charge of the motel) called one of her friends who came down from Dunedin. Helen and her friend took us for a very nice walk in the Bluff area. She did much more for us than one can expect.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our first time in Queenstown and to have a nice place to stay in makes the whole experience great.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice and cosy with a full kitchen

The owners were very helpful. Roomy and comfortable.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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