City Court

2.0 star property
Motel in Invercargill with free parking

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City Court offers a tranquil garden setting in Richmond where guests connect to free WiFi in comfortable rooms. The property provides practical amenities including laundry facilities and pet-sitting services, making it easy to explore the nearby nature reserves without worry.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ¥9,198
¥10,578 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25

Room options

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Luxury Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette, Garden View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette, Garden View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
9501, Richmond, Invercargill, 81 Queens Drive

What's nearby

  • Civic Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rugby Park Stadium - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Burt Munro - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Surrey Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bill Richardson Transport World - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pinch Of Spice - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Saucy Chef Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Waxy O'Shea's Irish Pub - ‬16 min walk

About this property

City Court

Motel located in Richmond
City Court provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Pet-sitting services, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at City Court include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 17 2025 to November 19 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the motel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 65 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of NZD 60 and a deposit of NZD 135 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 11 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 65.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: NZD 135 per night
  • Pet fee: NZD 65 per pet, per night plus NZD 60 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 65.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Ashlar Motel Invercargill
Ashlar Motel
Ashlar Invercargill
Ashlar Motel Invercargill South Island
Ashlar Motel
City Court Motel
City Court Invercargill
City Court Motel Invercargill

Frequently asked questions

Is City Court pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of NZD 135 per night and a fee of NZD 65 per pet, per night. A cleaning fee of NZD 60 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at City Court?

As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Court on Nov 24, 2025 start from ¥9,198, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at City Court?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at City Court?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is City Court located?

Located in Richmond, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of First Presbyterian Church, Invercargill Visitor Information Centre, and Splash Palace. St. John's Anglican Church and Southland Museum and Art Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

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City Court Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 136 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JB's NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We didn’t cook a meal but found a fantastic fusion Thai restaurant on Dee St and had a memorable meal. We felt that the property was very good value. We’ll stay there again:)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend this motel to anyone as their customer service was absolutely next level. communication was on point and super friendly to talk with awesome person to deal with. Will be seeing them again real soon
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the city and airport, excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in, tidy room, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Was suitable for a nights stay, warm room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the hotel quiet and it was conveniently located. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and awesome customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ehren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice suite which was very clean and comfortable. Perfect spot to relax in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kriss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bibin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at City Court Motel. The location is excellent—right in the heart of the city, making it super easy to get around and explore local attractions, shops, and restaurants. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, with everything I needed for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Tidy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean & tidy, good value for money but disappointing wifi and TV
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a very good stay. And great service from Raj.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They went out of their way to accommodate our family and the facilities had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Andre

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly staff, premises outdated and cleanliness could be better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again. I liked the space available to relax in at the end of the day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Good property for price. There were no towels and some dust swept into corner of washroom. Otherwise good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a budget motel. It was clean and comfortable and we could cook.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, and cleaning chemical odours were not overwhelming upon entering the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
except for being cold, and the heater at a set temperature (16 degrees celsius), it was a lovely stay. The owners were extraordinarily lovely and kind, and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy to town very easy to use
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024