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Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park

Timaru

Offering full access to park facilities, Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park provides bright accommodation with balcony, toaster and electric kettle. Highfield Golf Course is a 3-minute drive away.

B
Buckley
From
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Loved the staff , very friendly and helpful. Warm toilet abd shower areas, clean kitchen , had everything we needed and the kids had an absolute blast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,041 reviews
Price from
US$64.04
1 night, 2 adults

Kingsdown Manor B&B Timaru

Timaru

Kingsdown Manor B&B Timaru is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Timaru, where guests can make the most of its seasonal outdoor swimming pool and garden.

G
Glenn
From
New Zealand
Mel was perfect host, and their place was truly amazing can't recommend enough
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Price from
US$124
1 night, 2 adults

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Timaru

Situated 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.

R
Ryan
From
United Kingdom
Parking was great outside the room. Beautiful rooms, super clean, great place. Lovely staff very welcoming. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Price from
US$134.37
1 night, 2 adults

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Timaru

The centrally located Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge offers accommodation with a private balcony or patio and king-size beds. All accommodation features a kitchenette and an smart TV with streaming services....

W
Wang
From
Singapore
The lady Sandra in office is extremely friendly and helpful. She provided us with a lot of valuable info on our next trip, especially the scenic drive from Timaru to Christchurch. We enjoyed it very much, deeply appreciate it, sandra
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 496 reviews
Price from
US$121.84
1 night, 2 adults

Seaside Retreat

Timaru

Situated in the vicinty of Caroline Bay Beach in Timaru, Seaside Retreat is a holiday home, which features a private beach area and garden.

D
David
From
United States
This is a superb cottage close to one of the beaches in Timaru. The cottage is very well appointed, very spacious, and has everything we needed. The location is excellent, with a great sea view, and sunrise views, and it is very quiet and peaceful. We especially enjoyed the excellent shower and the fireplace!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$110.03
1 night, 2 adults

Beach Bungalow

Timaru

Beach Bungalow is a recently renovated holiday home in Timaru, near Caroline Bay Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

Z
Zofia
From
Australia
Great. Well equipped kitchen and everything very comfy and spacious. Great setting and location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$104.20
1 night, 2 adults

Cbay 1 Bedroom Suite

Timaru

Boasting garden views, Cbay 1 Bedroom Suite features accommodation with a garden, around 800 metres from Caroline Bay Beach. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi....

S
Stephen
From
New Zealand
Spacious, clean, heated floor in bathroom and comfortable bed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$89.07
1 night, 2 adults

Unit 46a

Timaru

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Unit 46a is set in Timaru. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

A
Alice
From
New Zealand
I would recommend this accommodation to those who have strict standards when choosing accommodation for travel, and who prefer to stay out of the noisy city centre. Any of the people who find themselves picky, and if they're unhappy with this house, they are insane. ;) This beautiful unit in Timaru has been so cleanly renovated and it is perfectly managed by its owners, Anne-Marie and Blair. In fact, they also use it as a holiday house, providng guests everything we need. As someone who is pretty picky about everything, this unit was almost the only accommodation that was spotlessly clean, with nothing to complain about!! There was a small issue but it didn't matter really much because they responded and handled it very quickly, and I would say this lovely unit was perfect enough to cover it up and 100% satisfied. I hope everyone staying in this unit will use this place as clean and responsible as its owners do.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews
Price from
US$102.17
1 night, 2 adults

The Fort Timaru

Hotel in Timaru

Situated in Timaru, 1.3 km from Caroline Bay Beach, The Fort Timaru features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

W
William
From
New Zealand
Was so clean and tidy was handy to the hospital shopping and great food
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
Price from
US$87.39
1 night, 2 adults

2 bedroom Apartment@Boutique Barn House Farm Stay

Timaru

Set in Timaru in the Canterbury region, 2 bedroom Apartment@Boutique Barn House Farm Stay offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features garden views.

G
Gavin
From
South Africa
Lovely host, very friendly and super helpful. The apartment was also very comfortable and warm!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
US$86.45
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,041 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these places to stay in Timaru and nearby

Harbour View Motel

Timaru
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews

Harbour View Motel is a modern complex centrally located 500 metres from Timaru CBD and 100 metres from beautiful Caroline Bay. Free parking and free limited WiFi is provided.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 466 reviews

Set in Timaru, 600 metres from Caroline Bay Beach, Bay City Motor Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star motel offers luggage storage space.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews

Situated in Timaru, 700 metres from Caroline Bay Beach, Comfort Hotel Benvenue features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 915 reviews

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 accommodation offers satellite TV. Some feature a spa bath.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews

Located within less than 1 km of Caroline Bay Beach in Timaru, The Ocean Breeze CBD provides accommodation with seating area.

From US$150.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 881 reviews

Located in a restored historic building in the centre 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.

The Coast Motel

Timaru
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews

The Coast Motel offers 11 rooms (serviced daily) to cater for singles, couples, families and business travellers.

From US$119.92 per night

Aaron Court Motel

Timaru
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 460 reviews

Aaron Court Motel is located in Timaru, 2 hours' drive from Christchurch and Dunedin. Free WiFi is provided and all rooms have freeview TV.

Enjoy breakfast in Timaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 534 reviews

Situated in Timaru and only less than 1 km from Caroline Bay Beach, The Sanctuary & Spa Plus FREE Breakfast features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

The Park on Wai-iti

Timaru
Breakfast options

Boasting a garden, shared lounge and views of garden, The Park on Wai-iti is situated in Timaru, 2.3 km from Caroline Bay Beach.

From US$161.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

Featuring garden views, Location and luxury in Timaru provides accommodation with a garden, around 700 metres from Caroline Bay Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

Set in Timaru and only 500 metres from Caroline Bay Beach, Beauty on The Bay - Best location in Timaru! offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews

Situated in Timaru, within 600 metres of Caroline Bay Beach, Art Deco Beauty on The Bay Hill offers accommodation with air conditioning.

Matildas Apartment

Timaru
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Matildas Apartment is set in Timaru. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.1 km from Caroline Bay Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi.

Cottage on Matilda

Timaru
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Located in Timaru in the Canterbury region, Cottage on Matilda has a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Boasting garden views, Cbay 1 Bedroom Suite features accommodation with a garden, around 800 metres from Caroline Bay Beach. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

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Blue Dolphin Motel

Timaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,225 reviews

Blue Dolphin Motel is a 5-minute walk from Timaru’s town centre and a 5-minute drive from Timaru Bus Depot. All units have a full kitchen and an open plan living area.

Anchor Motel

Timaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews

Anchor Motel & Timaru Backpackers offers self-contained accommodation just 5 minutes’ walk from Caroline Bay Beach.

From US$89.01 per night

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Timaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 572 reviews

Just 5 minutes’ drive from Caroline Bay Beach, this motel offers rooms and apartments featuring a spa bath and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi access.

From US$154.27 per night

Ashbury Park Motel

Timaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews

Situated just 5 minutes’ drive from Timaru town centre, Ashbury Park Motel offers spacious apartments with cooking facilities and free Wi-Fi.

Aspen on King

Timaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 595 reviews

Aspen on King is a 5-minute drive from Caroline Bay and 1.2 km from central Timaru. This cosy accommodation offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking.

Affordable Entire Apartment

Timaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

Affordable Entire Apartment is located in Timaru. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.8 km from Caroline Bay Beach, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi.

Northpark Motel

Timaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews

Just a 5-minute drive from Phar Lap Raceway at Washdyke, Northpark Motel offers free Wi-Fi and an onsite bar and restaurant. All guest rooms feature a fridge and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

From US$101.88 per night

Cbay Executive Accommodation

Timaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Cbay Executive Accommodation is set in Timaru. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

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Avg. price/night: US$154.27
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 572 reviews
Location to party we were attending
Guest review by
Kaylene
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 915 reviews
Perfect location
Guest review by
Deb
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
Well presented, very quiet location.
Guest review by
Shaun
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews
Wondering place to stay, big living room and bedroom. It was clean and super comfy.
Guest review by
Rebecca Young
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 881 reviews
The location is handy to the CBD and the receptionist was warm and friendly
Guest review by
Tam
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 930 reviews
Location was good room was very clean nice place would book here agsin
Guest review by
Shiree
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 930 reviews
Upon arrival, the heater and light was on and a bag of lollies were left for us. The room and bathroom were exceptionally clean, couldn’t fault anything. The pressure from the shower is like a massage, absolutely awesome. Sky movies and got to watch some Olympics. Great location, plenty of parking.
Guest review by
Kaikatea
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
Great location - awesome view, really lovely place to stay.
Guest review by
Natalie
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Very nice location very quiet and clean. One of the best locations we stayed at
Guest review by
Craig
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 881 reviews
Location in the city center and good parking place on the other side of the road were excellent. Old charming building with some original old athmosphere.
Guest review by
Road Trippers In N-Z
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews
Nice location friendly staff well priced good place to stay.
Guest review by
Tony
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 915 reviews
Everything, Debbie and Ray and blaze and lucky made us feel very welcome and at home. So much we are going to stay again.. Our lovely ladies who made our room each day were fantastic, friendly and again can't wait to see them again. Best place to stay x
Guest review by
Carless
Young couple