Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, although parking is limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 until 21:30, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The motel is located in Invercargill (Hawthorndale), within a 10-minute walk of Surrey Park and Bill Richardson Transport World, and is approximately 0.8 mi from Stadium Southland and 0.9 mi from Dig This Invercargill.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Monarch Motel

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Monarch Motel is praised for very clean, well-equipped units and friendly, accommodating staff, with many noting comfortable beds and spacious layouts that make an easy, good-value base for Invercargill and nearby attractions.

Guests often find rooms quiet, though several mention road noise or early light without full blackout blinds. The edge-of-town location is convenient by car and handy to the transport museum, but a few note it’s a long walk to the CBD. Some reported appliance issues, and one review said breakfast was unavailable, while the spa was unavailable during another stay. Overall, it suits travellers seeking practical comfort and value.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Units are generally well equipped, including in-room kitchens and useful touches like full length mirrors; parking is easy. A few guests noted appliance issues (e.g., faulty microwave or fridge).

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Lester

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The microwave is not working otherwise all are good

8

Lester

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The microwave is not working

8

Leanne

Jan 9, 2023

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Stayed 19,363 nights

Nice and quiet, great to have a spa at the end of the day, well cleaned. Would stay again 🙂

4

Susan

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location of this motel complex is convenient if you're attending a function at the Ascot as its within walking distance. Other than that, I would not stay at these motels. I felt the bath/shower was extremely unsafe. Climbing over the end of the bath into an enormous spa bath, then trying to wash my body under a rain shower and not get my hair wet as well as avoid slipping, was almost impossible. You cannot reach the handle on the wall to keep you safe as the bath gets slippery - it does not meet the safety requirements. We also wanted a continental breakfast which they offer and there weren't any left - appaling. The couch did not seem clean, and the TV is ridicuously small. I would not recommend these motels.

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Kerryn

Apr 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was so tidy and clean. The rooms were fresh and bright with everything we needed. The facilities were in good order and easy to use. The staff were very happy to deal with. The information in the room and brochures in the office gave us lots to do. Thanks for a a great stay!

8

Erin

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What stood out for us was the well equipped kitchen & the comfortable bed.

8

Vassa

Feb 10, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean comfortable bed Had everything we needed. The spa they advise is out of commission That was disappointing.

10

Peter and Margaret

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great facilities especially the full length mirror, nice stay all round

10

Lorna

Aug 16, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great kitchen roomy unit.

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Tony

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fridge didn't work and when wr hot it going it kept us awake so had to turn it off.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a consistent strong point, with many describing rooms as very clean. One review mentioned a less-clean couch, but overall standards are high.

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Lisa

Dec 30, 2022

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Stayed 19,355 nights

Rooms were so clean, bed very comfy. Would definitely stay again

8

Raphael

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Das Zimmer war sehr sauber. Der Wasserdruck der Wasserhahnen sowie das Abfliessen des Wassers lässt jedoch zu wünschen übrig.

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10

Shelby

Nov 9, 2023

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Stayed 9 nights

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.

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Debra

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Vassa

Feb 10, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean comfortable bed Had everything we needed. The spa they advise is out of commission That was disappointing.

10

Graeme

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Always clean and great hosts

10

Brent

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, staff were great and room was warm and safe

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Maria

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Stuart

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The unit was spacious and very clean. The staff were excellent.

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Nioelle

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff and everything nice and clean

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and often spacious, with heating that keeps them warm. Noise is mixed: several found them very quiet, while others noted traffic noise or early morning light without blackout blinds.

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Robert

Mar 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Spacious and well laid out room with all the necessary facilities. Hosts were friendly and flexible Would definately go back there

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Rod

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The motel unit was "dated", but was exceptionally clean, well-heated, spacious and very well equipped. The area where the motel is sited is quiet, despite being situated alongside a main road. Apart from anything else, this motel is among the more reasonably-priced offerings in Invercargill and I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.

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Naomi

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic clean room. Very comfortable bed. Daily servicing. Only thing was the traffic noise but that cant be helped.

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Ricky

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms clean, very hot night and rooms very hot

10

Debra

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Clive

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room we had was comfortable and clean. King bed in lounge, and 2 singles in bedroom.

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D

Feb 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When i booked a room i asked if i could be put in a quiet room as i was a light sleeper. I got put at the far end in a lovely 2 bdrm unit! It was so lovely a surprise and was so so quiet and comfortable. Really loved the room and enjoyed my stay. Would definiteky stay again! Its the quietest motel ive ever stayed at. Thank you!

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Lee

Jan 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable beds, but need blockout blinds as sun came through window at 6am.

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Maria

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Michael

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great Location and clean. Against was lots of road noise as on main route to town.

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Service

Feedback about staff is highly positive, highlighting friendly, helpful hosts, quick check in, and accommodating touches like early access or upgrades. A few requests for basics were not met in isolated cases.

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Debbie

Feb 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful staff

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Jan

Nov 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and allowed us to get in early to change from our motorbike gear for a funeral. Thanks for that

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Mesquita

Mar 15, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

A very clean, convenient and nice motel to stay at. The owner was very friendly and helpful, especially with maps and directions. The room was larger than I was expecting and very comfortable. The motel is next to the State Highway so I was expecting early morning noice but I heard nothing! We only stopped one night but it was very pleasant, I would stay again and I’d definitely recommend it.

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Kathleen

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay, room was lovely and staff super helpful

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Grant

Feb 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The office staff/owners were super helpful and very understanding....even when i had to tell them id lost the door key on my days adventures...oops. the studio room i had was perfect for what i needed for my 2 days stay. Willl definitely stay again on my next trip! Thanks

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Fiona

Jan 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly owners who offered us an upgrade to a larger downstairs unit. Very kind and much appreciated.

10

Helen

Dec 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great base, very kind and friendly staff

10

Matthew

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly and helpful staff.

10

David

Nov 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff - very helpful. Well appointed unit.

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Sandra

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

fantastic hosts, friendly and accommodating. will stay again.

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Location

On the edge of town along SH1, it’s easy to access by car and handy to the transport museum, with supermarkets a short drive away. Some guests found it too far to walk to the CBD and noted traffic noise.

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Rose

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was out of the way from town. Easy to find. Comfortable for the few hours before we caught our flight at 6am

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Jamie

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good option if staying in invercargill. Easy parking and just down the road from the must see transport museum.

10

Dorothy

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to get to on Sh1 into city. Quiet, clean, pet friendly

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Dennis

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Close enough to everything we wanted

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Stephen

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice convenient location

10

Constantine

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great motel with friendly service and comfortable room. Too far from cbd to walk so ok if you have a car and working in town. Everything was great except the internet could be very slow at times.

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Debra

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Grant

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean. Good parking and good location for my requirements.

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Grant

Jun 26, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Short stay - 2 nights. Easy walk into city centre. Two large supermarkets within 2 minute drive and Transport Museum even closer.

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Michael

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great Location and clean. Against was lots of road noise as on main route to town.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Susan

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location of this motel complex is convenient if you're attending a function at the Ascot as its within walking distance. Other than that, I would not stay at these motels. I felt the bath/shower was extremely unsafe. Climbing over the end of the bath into an enormous spa bath, then trying to wash my body under a rain shower and not get my hair wet as well as avoid slipping, was almost impossible. You cannot reach the handle on the wall to keep you safe as the bath gets slippery - it does not meet the safety requirements. We also wanted a continental breakfast which they offer and there weren't any left - appaling. The couch did not seem clean, and the TV is ridicuously small. I would not recommend these motels.

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1 $73	2 $89	3 $75	4 $86	5 $88	6 $86	7 $86
8 $85	9 $89	10 $89	11 $105	12 $89	13 $89	14 $108
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22 $75	23 $75	24 $74	25 $73	26	27	28 $76
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Monarch Motel

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Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 People)

Studio

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 People)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 People)

Spa Bath Apartment (3 People)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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