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title: "Ashlar Motel, Invercargill: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Ashlar Motel in Invercargill: rated 8.6 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Motel · ★★★★
# Ashlar Motel

Richmond, Invercargill, New Zealand

8.6 ·  Very good 35 reviews ·  #17 #17 of 20 in Invercargill ·  3.3/5 on Google, 54 reviews ·  4.4 Location score
## About Ashlar Motel

Ashlar Motel is a motel in Richmond, Invercargill, New Zealand. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 35 reviews. Facilities include free parking, pets allowed. It is 180 m from the centre of Invercargill. The nearest airport, Invercargill Airport (IVC), is 3.8 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 9

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 4

81 Queens Drive [ashlarmotel.co.nz](http://www.ashlarmotel.co.nz/)

## How Ashlar Motel scores

Better rated than 12% of hotels in Invercargill

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **4.4**
-   Public transport **4.0**

Invercargill average

## Rating on Google

3.3/5

54 Google reviews

-   5★39%
-   4★36%
-   3★14%
-   2★8%
-   1★3%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Room service

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Pets allowed
-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **31**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **3**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Invercargill Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Invercargill Airport (IVC)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Invercargill</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">180 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Southland Fire Museum360 m
-   Southland Observatory790 m
-   He Waka Tuia870 m
-   Classic Motorcycle Mecca1.1 km
-   Burt Munro Museum1.2 km
-   Invercargill Bill Richardson Transport world1.3 km

## Ashlar Motel: in detail

At Ashlar Motel, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The motel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. For extended visits or whenever required, the dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. The motel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at motel, select rooms are equipped with linen service to improve your stay. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like television and cable TV as a part of their stay. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the motel at its shared kitchen.

### Compare

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## Questions about Ashlar Motel

### How do guests rate Ashlar Motel?

Ashlar Motel has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 35 reviews, which is better than 12% of rated hotels in Invercargill.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Ashlar Motel?

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Ashlar Motel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Ashlar Motel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Invercargill Airport (IVC), is 3.8 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Ashlar Motel have?

Ashlar Motel has 9 rooms.

### Are pets allowed at Ashlar Motel?

The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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