We stayed for two nights recently after a long drive from Christchurch, owners were very welcoming and helpful, even arranging dinner for us at a local restaurant. Rooms were spacious, clean, and well equipped. Having a full range in the kitchen was a bonus for us as we were able to cook a proper meal on our second evening. Happy... more

We stayed at The Tayesta Motel with our whole team of Motorcycle racers and mechanics etc. The owners bend over backwards for us and they made sure that we had everything possible that we required. They are extremely friendly to the point of letting me watch t.v. in their personal accomodation as all the men wanted to watch a different... more

This was fine for an overnight stay so that we could visit Bluff. Slightly odd layout with a small kitchen, shower and toilet along a type of corridor. All the same very friendly owner and comfortable but the décor could do with a bit of updating. more

We had a wonderful time in Invercargill. The motel was very comfortable, super clean. We had everything we needed. The welcome in the motel was most friendly and warm. We felt very much at home. We got all the help we needed. Only too bad that we only stayed one night. We should have stayed at least one day longer.... more

From the outset booking my stay was smooth and hassle free. Diane and Stuart (moteliers) were lovely and friendly and were a wealth of knowledge for a first timer in Invercargill. (Plus they lent me a ladder for 3 days for a renovation project I was working on, godsend!) The motel units were warm and comfortable, a real home away... more

If you are going to book a place for a few days in Invercargill, you probably won't beat the Tayesta. I came off a 36 hour trip and saw that the place I'd booked was on motel row and looked much like many others. Like many motels in NZ it was less than brand new construction but upon closer inspection,... more

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