3 Catherine Street, 9810 Invercargill, New Zealand
#13 of 13 B&Bs and inns in Invercargill
Guests' ChoiceBased on 23 hotel reviews
4.4Cleanliness
5.1
Comfort
5.7
Location
6.8
Facilities
4.7
Staff
6.0
Value for money
5.0
Free Wifi
10.0
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Reviewed: March 10, 2025
Andrew
United StatesThe listing seemed to misrepresent this property, which is actually one bedroom in a small house occupied by 4 other people. It was not comfortable using most of the amenities because they were often in use by the occupants who didn’t speak English. The shared bathroom was not always clean after use by the occupants. The listing said there were 2 beds but there was only one queen.
Location and price.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 24, 2025
Kaori
New ZealandExplanation for the room on booking system was wrong . It said there are 2 beds, but there was only one king bed in the room. The sheet was not fit on the mat, so bare mat showed out often. And cooking facility, toilet, shower room were not clean.We needed wash with dish soap before use.
Host and her family were so friendly.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 2, 2025
Leanne
New ZealandDog on the property and shared facilities with onsite residents
Understanding hosts of our plight not to go on with our stay
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: December 31, 2024
Victoria
New ZealandWhen booking, I realised this was a home stay, but didn't realise we would have a room in a house full of people. They were quiet and we didn't really interact but it felt a bit weird. The household was clearly in full use so the lounge and dining facilities didn't really feel available for use, ie there was someone napping on the couch. The bathroom wasn't an ensuite, it was a shared bathroom with the rest of the household. I felt the room was clean and tidy but next time if spend an extra $5 for a motel. Main annoyance was the room didn't have black out curtains.
Bed was comfortable. Room was clean.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 29, 2024
Fausta
New ZealandThe place was dirty. The bathroom was shared with 4-5 people in the house. Would be an issue if people need to use the bathroom at the same time. The place was not worth the price in my opinion.
Location
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: June 28, 2025
Mandamitch
AustraliaThis has to be the worst advertised property I've booked. It said 2 beds. It was actually 1 bed in 1 room in a shared house with a family. They had a dog that-not listed on the property details (too bad if you are allergic). We arrived & were put on the phone to discuss the property as the elderly couple there couldn't speak any English. Went in to look at it & when we asked about the 2nd bed we were told they could put a mattress on the floor for us. There was barely room to put a suitcase let alone a mattress on the floor plus or 2 suitcases. The house had an over whelming smell of cooking oil. When we contacted bookings they said they would sort it. That was in April we are now nearly in July still waiting for a refund. DO NOT BOOK THIS PROPERTY.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: May 25, 2025
Hardie
New ZealandMould in the shower. Unmade bed and looked used bed. Dirty dishes all over the kitchen bench. dirty used underwear on the bathroom floor. Mould and cob webs on the window sill and curtian. Wrong lick box pin number supplied. An asian living on ste who spoke little to no english. Absolutely bloody shocking. I want my $$$$ back. Spent a total of 10 minutes there. No way woukd we stay there. I have photos to show and proove my feed back. If this is a Booking.com recomended site i will not use them again it should not be made available even to a dog
Nothing
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: March 26, 2025
Bridget
AustraliaWasn’t stated that a family lived there with no English language spoken. Wasn’t stated that it was a shared bathroom. Photos looked nothing like real deal. No privacy unless you stayed in your room.
Room was ok but didn’t even stay one night. I’ve stayed at many BnBs and have never had a problem, have never had to share a bathroom with occupants . Very disappointed came all the way from Australia for a family emergency.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 26, 2025
Olivia
United KingdomThis is false advertising at its best and you do not get any of the facilities they say are on offer. The room smelled of cooked vegetable oil and bathroom and kitchen were very dirty. My advice is stay away!
Nothing!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Patricia
CanadaNot proper sheets on bed. Beside kitchen where owners spent the evening cooking and clanging pots and pans. Bathroom floor left full of water after owner. Worst experience ever
Nothing
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 10, 2025
Jim
New ZealandBathroom was shared with a number of the houses inhabitants and noone on arrival could speak english. Later I met who I assume was Melinda who had good english.
The location
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 28, 2025
Cowan
New ZealandTiny room, shared bathroom and kitchen with family. Linen was damp. Family were cooking in the kitchen when we arrived. Did not feel welcome. Lowest standard of accommodation i have ever encountered. Should not be on booking.com. luckily found a more suitable motel. Disgraceful.
Location only
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 21, 2025
John
Australiadid not stay there after inspection declined to stay
was not as described
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 15, 2025
Bhuvan
New ZealandCleanliness, smell, room had no shelves or hangers
Location
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 6, 2025
Frances
New ZealandWhen I made the booking I didn't know that I would be sharing a house with a family of six. Four adults and two teenage children. There was only one bathroom which was rather challenging. The room was also basic, with only a bed and a bedside table. Other Airbnb's I have stayed in have an armchair, mirror, a bedside lamp and either a wardrobe or a hanging rack. This room had none of these facilities
Melinda was very friendly, helpful and welcoming. The family generously provided me with dinner one evening. A very comfortable bed.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 23, 2024
Henry
New ZealandHost does not communicate properly, her instructions were not clear,does not respond to messages. Place was stuffy and I had to book another place for my second night.Linen was not clean. Room had one plug or charging
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 25, 2024
Brendan
New ZealandWould like more information before checking in
Hospitality was very very good, Melinda is a friendly host and very accommodating.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 23, 2024
Spencer
JerseyNothing
Lovely warm welcome from the hosts when i arrived. We had a good chat and they even made me a cup of tea. They were so nice. Parking & wifi provided. Great price. Had a really comfortable stay. Shower in the morning was excellent. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: November 27, 2024
Pluck
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: February 6, 2025
Garett
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Ian
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 25, 2025
George
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2025
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