This is a great place to stay with your own library, lounge and dining room as well as a good sized bedroom. Very friendly owners, excellent breakfast and we will definitely be staying there again when visiting Invercargill.
Diana and Noel are the best host and hostess we have experienced in years of staying in B&B accommodations. They are kind, helpful, and delightful company. Their home is beautiful, cozy and full of charm. They provide ample space across many rooms in their home. Your breakfast is home cooked delicious and coffee amazing (Noel is a first rate barista).
Second stay in the last week on our way back from Stewart Island. Noel and Diana are fantastic hosts and I wouldnt stay anywhere else whilst in Invercargill.
Thank you for a wonderful stay.
The hosts, Diana and Noel were fabulous. They ensured our room was ready with all the amenities you would require. Breakfast was prepared for you at a time you liked and always freshly made.
They were able to answer all your questions and provide recommendations on places to see.
I wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again. Highly recommended.
It pains me to write this review as I will be giving away a little gem hidden in the South of NZ.
And I would like to be able to reserve a room next time that I am in town..
I stayed at this wonderful establishment for two nights during a business trip.
This is a waterhole away from the everyday stress, complete with fireplace, deep bathtub and wonderful breakfast with homemade bread, expertly prepared to order by the inhouse chef.
I would strongly recommend this for anyone staying overnight in the region. Especially recommended for a couple wanting some RnR.
Five Star+!
Exceptional accommodation, hosts were friendly, could not have been more accommodating, despite road works outside that were obviously beyond their control. Quaint, beautiful, old worldly home , we didn’t want to leave!
This is our second time staying at Villa Rouge. Diana and Noel are welcoming hosts, accomodating our every need.
The rooms are beautiful and comfortable and Noel puts out a wonderful spread for breakfast. Would strongly recommend staying here to anyone visiting Invercargill.
Diana and Noel were wonderful hosts. The whole experience was wonderful. If you’re in the area make sure you stay here. Fabulous bed, bathroom and own sitting room. Morning coffee was great.
This beautiful bed and breakfast is a real treat for the senses - gorgeous decorations and very kind and friendly hosts who serve up a delicious breakfast in a proper breakfast room. It was tempting to curl up on the window seat in the adjacent library with a good book and a cosy fire - perfect for a rainy day!
The one night stay was a lovely experience. Tremendous hosts in Diana and Lou. Felt treated like a King. Much appreciated experiencing an old charm experience.
Very welcoming. Excellent friendly hosts. Lovely bedroom, Sitting Room and Bathroom. All well equipped and comfortable. Pleasant walk into town through the park. Breakfast was great ( especially the homegrown rhubarb with muesli and yoghurt).
This place is a gem! Noel & Di welcomed us into their home, and it was so lovely after a series of slightly soulless hotels we stayed in during our travels around South Island. It’s a quirky place but all the better for it! We ate at a restaurant called Rocks in Invercargill and the steaks were excellent. Thanks to Noel for his recommendations on the Catlins.
We absolutely loved our stay. We received a friendly welcome, great restaurant suggestion which we enjoyed & loved watching a movie . The wee extras were very much appreciated. Breakfast was superior with home made stewed fruit, jams & bread. Poached eggs were made to perfection. Bed was soo comfy. A stunning bnb. Thank you
Our friendly hosts, Diana and Noel, made us very welcome and provided us with lovely breakfasts as well as a few little goodies. They were very kind, attentive, interested and interesting hosts. Noel set us up with a movie to watch each night. We really enjoyed our stay there in what seems to be an increasingly rare traditional B&B. They are long-time Invercargill residents and have done an amazing job of restoring and fitting out this old home.
This place was beautiful, comfortable and wonderfully outfitted with lovely linens and decor.
It’s very private and tucked away in a quiet neighborhood with a very easy short walk to a beautiful park with trails, sculptures and a rose garden. In addition there’s a wonderful restaurant very nearby called Buster Crabb.
Homemade breakfast was terrific including yogurt, fruit, granola, eggs with bacon and toast….and excellent flat white coffee.
Most importantly, the hosts were so warm and welcoming — truly delightful people who we enjoyed getting to know.
This was really a memorable experience that exceeded our overall expectations for Invercargill !
We had a very warm welcome from Diana and Noel. Nothing was too much trouble. The house is an absolute delight. Lovely room. Super bathroom. Breakfast was a teeny weeny bit early for our holiday mode, but it just gave us more time to enjoy our day, so not a problem. Highly recommend Villa Rouge.