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The Grosvenor Hotel
Hotel in Timaru
Located in a restored historic building in the center of Timaru, The Grosvenor Hotel is just a 2-minute walk from the Intercity bus terminal. It is a 15-minute walk to Caroline Bay Beach.
Kathy
United States of America
Easy to walk to the beach
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
906 reviews
Price from$104.44per night
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Hotel in Timaru
Just 5 minutes’ walk from Caroline Bay Beach, Comfort Hotel Benvenue features a restaurant, a bar and a fitness center. It offers rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen satellite TV.
Stevinski
New Zealand
Location was central and handy to Caroline Bay and the shops.
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
363 reviews
Price from$98.52per night
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Timaru
Offering free on-site parking, Baywatch Motor Lodge is just 5 minutes’ drive from the Port of Timaru and Timaru’s shops and restaurants. All accommodations offers satellite TV. Some feature a spa...
Robert
New Zealand
Fair location
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
743 reviews
Price from$113.01per night
Bay City Motor Lodge
Timaru
Located in Timaru, a 8-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach, Bay City Motor Lodge provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star motel offers luggage storage space.
Robert & Susan
New Zealand
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8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
329 reviews
Price from$107.02per night
Cedar Lodge Motel
Timaru
Cedar Lodge Motel offers spacious, self-contained accommodations on the ground floor. Guests can choose between a studio, 1-bedroom apartment or 2-bedroom apartment.
Donna
United States of America
Very large and comfortable room. Good facilities and very helpful staff.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
273 reviews
Price from$108.87per night
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Timaru
The centrally located Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge offers accommodations with a private balcony or patio and king-size beds.
Dianne
United States of America
Our room was great. We had a view of the bay which was neat. The gal that was on duty was amazing and so very helpful. I was able to get a load of laundry done which was appreciated. This motor lodge was very clean and comfortable.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
394 reviews
Price from$123.07per night
The Ocean Breeze CBD
Timaru
Located in Timaru, 656 feet off the SH 1 highway in the Canterbury region, The Ocean Breeze CBD provides accommodations with free WiFi.
Mark
United States of America
Easy to find
Easy to park
Staff was very responsive and helpful
Location was great for exploring Timaru
Comfortable Bed
Very clean personal bedroom and bathroom and shower were clean, and comfortable to use in a shared situation.
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
198 reviews
Price from$58.10per night
Aaron Court Motel
Timaru
Aaron Court Motel is located in Timaru, 2 hours' drive from Christchurch and Dunedin. Free WiFi is provided and all rooms have freeview TV.
Catherine
New Zealand
Good location, pretty basic but good value for money! Appreciated the free off road parking too.
6.8
Scored 6.8
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
300 reviews
Price from$67.27per night
BARNES STREET BNB
Timaru
Providing a garden, BARNES STREET BNB provides accommodations in Timaru. Featuring garden and inner courtyard views, this apartment also provides guests with free Wifi.
Louis
United States of America
Service, room, and location
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
94 reviews
Price from$94.79per night
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Timaru
Located in Timaru, Coastal Ridge Apartment offers free WiFi. All rooms boast a kitchenette and a private bathroom. Off-street parking and laundry facilities are available.
Mary
United States of America
Great location, clean, and quiet. The bed was also very comfortable!
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
180 reviews
Price from$123.43per night
What Guests Said About Timaru:
- 10Scored 10
Timaru was larger than I realised but staying in Caroline...
Timaru was larger than I realised but staying in Caroline Bay area was fabulous as close to the hub of activity / cafe. Played golf at Timaru and whilst the course is 18 holes, it was very flat but 2 or 3 of the holes, around the lake, were interesting. Had dinner at Pier 64 which was absolutely excellentVersfeld - 10Scored 10
It was easy to get around Timaru.
It was easy to get around Timaru. All roads are well sign posted and the roads are in great condition. We used Timaru as base to visit other tourist attractions nearby and our stay at Glenie Cottage BnB was a perfect location to relax after our touring around. The town is clean and tidy, as much of New Zealand is. We loved the unique Steampunk Museum. The adventure playground at Carolyn Bay would be a child's dream come true. Timaru, you have designed a top notch adventure playground to cater for all children. A must visit for families with children. Well done! As an older couple we were impressed with the amazing boardwalk that allowed us to walk around with ease and read the information boards on display. This is a credit to the town.
JulieAustralia - 10Scored 10
Our accomodation was amazing the owner paid so much...
Our accomodation was amazing the owner paid so much attention to detail. A bag of rocky road chocolate just to mention one. The apartment was more than we expected and reasonably priced. We ate a tv the Japanese restaurant just a block away it was superb. I’d never been to Timaru before and would certainly recommend.MurrayNew Zealand - 10Scored 10
Lovely old city with some classic old buildings and stores.
Lovely old city with some classic old buildings and stores. Nice cafes and restaurants. Easy to get around with call up public transport and cheap. Lovely Caroline Bay and penguins. Nice in the evening to see them come ashore. Good choice of dining places from Asian to Customary. Nice Indian restaurant. I ate most of my meals at the hotel which had a good selection and well presented. A games room at the hotel for those that like that sort of thing. Nice friendly staff.
LeslieNew Zealand - 8.0Scored 8.0
Best playground for kids, even teens would enjoy it.
Best playground for kids, even teens would enjoy it. Great flying fox and a hamster wheel for silly adults. Shops are interesting.. not plastic malls. Coffee houses everywhere. Aorangi Park is an excellent event stadium too.PattonNew Zealand - 8.0Scored 8.0
Timaru was a lovely little town , we spent most of our time...
Timaru was a lovely little town , we spent most of our time at the Caroline Bay Carnival & visited other Towns in the region on day trips . We did find the lack of Restaurants & bars that were open over the New Year period a problem which made it difficult to find places to eat & drink & obviously our accommodation was not what we had expected of a Hotel stay . Other than that Timaru was a good trip as my partner had never been there before & we would definitely visit again but stay somewhere else
De LautourNew Zealand
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- From $120.48 per night9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 107 reviewsReally nice apartment in a nice quiet, out of town location. Sitting Room area was comfortable, as well the large bed. Very nicely decorated and the stained glass windows were a great touch. Quick drive into Timaru if needed (recommend Bullocks for dinner - Ribs and Venison were amazing) and a good location if you are canyoning in Cave (https://www.bigrockadventures.co.nz/). Host was very nice, with great plans for the future of the place. We look forward to returning one day to see the upgrades :-)Damo2876Australia
- From $104.44 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 906 reviewsThe Grosvenor is under renovation at the moment. It's a strange place they want to be a hotel but it comes across as a backpackers. But the renovations will improve the place I'm sure. The staff were friendly enough. They provided me with a fridge which was good as there are no kitchen or self-catering facilities. Great location. Cafes are just around the corner. Good off-street parking. they made the bed each nice day. A great shower. That was the best thing about the room.RRuthNew Zealand
- 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 133 reviewsThe Terrace Apartment is a Harbour-Side sea cottage, it overlooks the Port of Timaru. The apartment has extensive views to the South & North, but vision is restricted to the East because of a huge Silo. You soon get used to the Silo, as the Harbour Views, watching ships come & go & the Tugs busily plying their trade of pushing & pulling ships into the wharfs takes over your line of sight. The Town Centre of Timaru is 260metres walk & there are 2 pubs within that range.
Capt. Robert McKay GrayAustralia - From $140.41 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 302 reviewsWhat a great unit. We overlooked Caroline Bay and enjoyed the comfortable lounge for relaxing. The kitchen was well appointed. The bedding was very comfortable. The bathroom was light and bright. Check-in was good and the owner was very helpful with thoughts for dinner and helping us with directions. There is a pub on the street that was great for dinner (no noise) or walk to the Main Street shops. We also walked in Caroline Bay Park across the road which was lovely.RobynAustralia
- From $104.44 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 906 reviewsGreat Friendly Staff & guests, being from Christchurch it was nice to have stayed in a heritage Building as ours are gone, will be awesome when the refirbishment is finished - We had a Grosvenor Hotel in the City which had international acts preform, with its share of Locals, Fond memories. Next time i stay i would try for a balcony option on the coastal side. Hold on to your History as you dont realy appreciate it until it's gone.MikeNew Zealand
- From $67.27 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 300 reviewsThe staff were great. It's handy to Caroline Bay ... walking distance. The complex was built around the 70's but is clean, well maintained, beautifulyy sunsoaked and in good condition. Some units have garaging underneath which is a bonus. Even though it is right next to the main road, our units was surprisingly very quiet. Would highly recommend this accomodation.
Te HurinuiNew Zealand - From $107.02 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 329 reviewsThe accomadation was very good, but the bed mattress was too soft and made for uncomfortable sleep. athe motel is conveiently situated just off main road and within easy walking distance of Caroline Bay and there are lots of resturants and baars within 10-15 minutes walking. There was very little noise from road, rooms double glazed.exmatelotNew Zealand
- From $132.93 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 362 reviewsGreat location across the street from Caroline Bay. Very friendly staff at the front desk arranged for us to have a room with a view for a two-night stay. The room was clean and spacious -- we were delighted to see a separate living room and kitchenette separated from the bedroom with a door.
IreneUnited States of America - From $112.37 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 679 reviewsWe were situated just outside of the city centre which was perfect. Nice clean room with all the necessities. Bonus TV in the bedroom as well. Nice big bathroom with an added bonus of a spa bath. I would recommend staying at Aspen on King if staying in Timaru.
DeannaNew Zealand - 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 77 reviewsStunning property! Beautifully decorated and so well equipped. Felt like a home away from home. Fabulous view and so handy to walk to town and Caroline Bay. Hosts were very helpful and friendly and we appreciated the welcome card and chocolates.JennyNew Zealand
- 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 151 reviewsGreat location and wonderfully welcome host in Rosemary. The place was super clean and well cared for. Close to town and with stunning views over Caroline Bay.BeachNew Zealand
- From $69.11 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 340 reviewsVery clean and comfortable and pet friendly. Was able to bring my elderly rabbit who I didn't want to leave at home. Friendly host.
SusanNew Zealand - From $94.79 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 177 reviewsHad 3 beds for 4 people as often motels come with 2 double beds for 4 people. Nice location, close to penguins and Caroline Bay.
Tina travelsNew Zealand - From $80.11 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 1,014 reviewsLovely and clean. A very comfortable motel. Handy to the Caroline Bay and down town Timaru.
AlisonFNew Zealand - From $80.11 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 1,014 reviewsHotel older style ,but everything worked,and comfortable. close to all eateries and town.RobertNew Zealand
- From $116.44 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 743 reviewsComfortable, clean and well equipped with beautiful view over Caroline Bay.SimonAustralia
- From $119.56 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 299 reviewsClose to Caroline Bay. Very clean and easy check in and out.LilyNew Zealand
- From $94.18 per night7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 322 reviewsComfortable Bed, was clean and one of the cheapest motels!DanielNew Zealand
- From $130.87 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 363 reviewsReally close to Caroline Bay and Playground Roomy gymAbigailNew Zealand
- From $140.41 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 302 reviewsGreat location across from Caroline BaymalcolmNew Zealand
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