Tuatara Backpackers Lodge

Clean friendly helpful people only a bit noise from the bar it cuts of after 12: 00 which is ok

Amazing stay at Tuatara Lodge, staff were really accommodating and helpful especially with my late check in.

I hope i can put 0 star. Loud music from the bar til 12: 00, but it wasn't end yet. Street car racing is going to start at 1: 00 am. After the car racing (maybe after 3: 00am), drunk ppl is the time to come back. So, i can hear some doors keep opening and closing. When the above things are finished, congratulations is the time to checkout.

Food has gone downhill since a coupple of years ago.

Big breakfast.
Mushrooms were cold eggs overcooked.
Not as big
Quality a bit lacking: (

It says on the information by the door for others staying here and using the lounge, to be considerate of other guests, well that never happened, doors being slammed. Found others staying here, especially on the 2nd floor to be really noisy. I would never recommend the backpackers.

You get what you pay for, comfortable bed but no parking on site or too closeby. Fine for a night or two.

Passing through on my way to Rakiura. Ange at the front desk was lovely! Very friendly! Rooms, beds, bathrooms, kitchen were fresh and clean. Short walk to Gardens, Cafes and Supermarket. Bus dropped off and picked up right outside hostel. Would definitely recommend. Checking in I was told that the homeless liked to hang about in the garden next door, (I highly appreciated the transparency) but turns out I never saw anyone behaving strange or dangerous in anyway.

Nasty as hell. Sheets all grotty. The directions on the halls all confusing as hell. Parking situation is a mess. The booking system which i organized from hostelworld was booked for the day before which i dont know how that happened. I understand its budget but i at least expect clean sheets. Id give this hole 1 star but thats a disservice to the staff that was handling the bar ionand also managing the reception. Maybe maintain the hostel in a proper way or just close it. Jesus help you.

The restaurant is very cool! However, was a bit disappointed but the accommodation. Lack of warmthness in my point of you.

Only had a brief experience storing luggage but the staff member that assisted was absolutely wonderful, big smile and friendly service - Much needed after a bad day.

Room was clean, warm and comfortable. However, if you want to sleep find somewhere else to stay. I was kept up all night by boyracers, other guests and loud music.

Lovely atmosphere. Staff are very nice and welcoming. We ordered a pizza (which was divine, by the way) and didn't even need to wait that long for it to be served. Food is a 10/10. Lots of seating options. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area.

Great place to go for breakfast and open pretty early. Nice coffee and the food was great. Will go again

Great food and atmosphere. Pity the sauce came in a plastic throw away dish. Not very good for the environment.

Just ordered a beer and sat down to do some work on my laptop when the bar manager came over and pulled my plug out of the wall and said they don’t allow people to charge their laptops … in a travel lodge bar. Poor service. Won’t be back. Don’t recommend.

Had a lovely hot chocolate and toastie there. Bit pricey but good is good and lovely atmosphere

The cafe/bar is always a great place to enjoy a coffee, or a full breakfast. Man that hits the spot on a Saturday morning.

Underwhelming and unwelcoming hostel. Stayed for two nights and the kitchen area and bathrooms were not cleaned during that time. Our room wasn't very clean either. Loud music until late from downstairs. I'd give the cafe downstairs a much more positive review (as others here have done) but the hostel is a one star experience. Avoid.

Best craft beer selection in invercargill and authentic Italian pizzas what more could you want

Just stopped in fir a snack and drink. Very nice decor loads of potplants which I love. Great vibe