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Monarch Motel

Property class: 4

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A hot tub with a wooden wall and a window. - Monarch Motel (Invercargill)
A building with a yellow facade, a covered entrance, and a parking area with several cars. - Monarch Motel (Invercargill)
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed in the background, a wall-mounted light, and a painting on the wall. - Monarch Motel (Invercargill)
A reception desk at the Monarch Motel with a view of the outside through a large window. - Monarch Motel (Invercargill)
A garden area with a variety of flowering plants and a picnic table. - Monarch Motel (Invercargill)
You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Monarch Motel. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a kitchenette.

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a chair. There are three wall-mounted paintings of flowers.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 people)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a rolled white towel. The room has beige walls, a white door with louvered shutters, and a carpeted floor.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Spa Bath Apartment (3 people)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a painting on the wall, and a wardrobe.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 people)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 People)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a kitchenette.

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned bedding, and a small seating area with stools.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 people)

  • Sleeps 4

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a rolled white towel.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

Hawthorndale, a neighborhood in Invercargill, is home to Monarch Motel. Surrey Park and Toetoes Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dig This Invercargill and Splash Palace. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stadium Southland or Rugby Park Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Invercargill travel guide
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Map
633 Tay Street (state Highway 1), Invercargill, 9810

What's nearby

  • Surrey Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bill Richardson Transport World
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dig This Invercargill
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Stadium Southland
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Invercargill Cenotaph
    19 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Invercargill Pizzeria
    4 min drive
  • The Cheeky Llama Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Mevlana Kebabs
    4 min drive
  • Main Street Cafe & Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • EUNA
    5 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

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Monarch Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Monarch Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monarch Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Monarch Motel located?

Located in Hawthorndale, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Surrey Park and Bill Richardson Transport World. Stadium Southland and Dig This Invercargill are also within 1 mi (2 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

Monarch Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 471 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 471 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 471 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 471 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 471 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, very comfortable bed - great location for our needs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly greeting when I arrived for check in and a large and very comfortable room and bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fantastic hosts, friendly and accommodating. will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff were great and room was warm and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter and Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities especially the full length mirror, nice stay all round
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, room was lovely and staff super helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay, staff efficient and friendly 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Vassa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean comfortable bed Had everything we needed. The spa they advise is out of commission That was disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for our road trip
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Nioelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and everything nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option if staying in invercargill. Easy parking and just down the road from the must see transport museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael

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

My go-to motel in Invercargill

Very comfy room and friendly Motel Manager.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Domi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, fuss free stay at The Monarch. Easy check in and the room was suitable and as described.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable place and helpful staff, surprisingly quiet for its location. Close to the transport museum, too.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, quiet and comfortable. Perfect for us as close to family. Would stay again. Great value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay and would highly recommend, comfortable beds and cleanliness for an old establishment was fantastic, the girls who service the rooms daily do an amazing job and work incredibly hard.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Renata

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

Nice and pet friendly

Clean, warm and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing property and I would highly recommend it to anyone!! Very clean and staff were so helpful and friendly. Room was well equipped and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to on Sh1 into city. Quiet, clean, pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect base for exploring invercargill. It was clean, spacious, very comfortable and well appointed. Certainly exceeded our expectations for the price and would happily stay here again should we come back to Invercargill
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

Great stay

Very clean and pleasant place to stay in the edge of town. We had a room for three, which was spacious…one bed was in the living area with the second bedroom separate. Worked well for our little family
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great price and close to where we wanted to be. Comfortable stay. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was spacious and very clean. The staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024