--- title: "Monarch Motel, Invercargill: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Monarch Motel in Invercargill: rated 9.0 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/monarch-motel-invercargill/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-14 --- Motel · ★★★ # Monarch Motel Hawthorndale, Invercargill, New Zealand 9.0 · Excellent 86 reviews · #5 #5 of 20 in Invercargill · 4.4/5 on Google, 191 reviews · 3.1 Location score ## About Monarch Motel Monarch Motel is a motel in Hawthorndale, Invercargill, New Zealand. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 86 reviews. Facilities include restaurant, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.1 km from the centre of Invercargill. The nearest airport, Invercargill Airport (IVC), is 5.8 km away. - **Type:** Motel - **Star rating:** ★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 10:00 - **Rooms:** 22 - **Floors:** 2 - **Opened:** 1970 - **Last renovated:** 2013 - **Smoking:** Smoke-free property - **Other stays within 500 m:** 3 633 Tay Street [monarchmotel.co.nz](http://www.monarchmotel.co.nz/) ## How Monarch Motel scores Better rated than 48% of hotels in Invercargill - Guest rating **9.0** - Location **3.1** Invercargill average ## Rating on Google 4.4/5 191 Google reviews - 5★47% - 4★37% - 3★11% - 2★0% - 1★5% From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score. ## Amenities RestaurantFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Food & drink - Restaurant ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Laundry ### In the rooms - Balcony - Coffee or tea maker ### Policies - Smoke-free Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **3.1**/10 - **Walk grade:** **21**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **2** - **Sights within 1 km:** **1**
Nearest airportInvercargill Airport (IVC)5.8 km13 min drive
Distance to the centreInvercargill2.1 km5 min drive
### Sights nearby - Bill Richardson Transport World700 m ## Monarch Motel: in detail Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. 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. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundromat and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. The motel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. At Monarch Motel, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like daily newspaper, 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. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. ### Compare ## Compare Monarch Motel with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Hacienda Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hacienda-motel-invercargill/) Motel ★★★★ 210 m away 7.4 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hacienda-motel-invercargill-vs-monarch-motel-invercargill/) - [Ascot Park Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ascot-park-hotel-invercargill/) Hotel ★★★★ 600 m away 8.7 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ascot-park-hotel-invercargill-vs-monarch-motel-invercargill/) - [Comfort Inn Tayesta](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/comfort-inn-tayesta-invercargill/) Hotel ★★★★ 1.5 km away 9.0 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/comfort-inn-tayesta-invercargill-vs-monarch-motel-invercargill/) - [Colonial on Tay Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/colonial-on-tay-motel-invercargill/) Motel ★★★★ 1.5 km away 9.0 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/colonial-on-tay-motel-invercargill-vs-monarch-motel-invercargill/) - [Colonial Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/colonial-motel-invercargill/) Motel ★★★★ 1.9 km away 8.9 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/colonial-motel-invercargill-vs-monarch-motel-invercargill/) - [Tower Lodge Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tower-lodge-motel-invercargill/) Motel ★★★★ 2.1 km away 9.3 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/monarch-motel-invercargill-vs-tower-lodge-motel-invercargill/) ## Questions about Monarch Motel ### How do guests rate Monarch Motel? Monarch Motel has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 86 reviews, which is better than 48% of rated hotels in Invercargill. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Monarch Motel? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00. ### Is there parking at Monarch Motel? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Monarch Motel from the airport? The nearest airport, Invercargill Airport (IVC), is 5.8 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does Monarch Motel have? Monarch Motel has 22 rooms on 2 floors. 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/monarch-motel-invercargill/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/