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Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (131)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(131)
cleanliness Enjoy peaceful marina views and convenient Timaru accommodation at this motel.
The price is $112
$112
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21




Panorama Motor Lodge
Panorama Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (117)
8.8/10
Excellent
(117)
cleanliness Scenic Timaru motel offers easy access to dining, entertainment, and transport.
The price is $104
$104
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11




Aspen on King Motel
Aspen on King Motel
4.5 star property
Parkside
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (555)
8.8/10
Excellent
(555)
cleanliness Quiet retreat near Botanical Gardens with free parking and WiFi.
The price is $89
$89
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10




The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (811)
7.8/10
Good
(811)
The price is $75
$75
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30




Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
3.5 star property
Maori Hill
7.8 out of 10, Good, (168)
7.8/10
Good
(168)
The price is $72
$72
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31




Bay City Motor Lodge
Bay City Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Maori Hill
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (68)
8.4/10
Very Good
(68)
cleanliness Enjoy a comfortable stay close to Timaru Lighthouse and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
The price is $100
$100
$115 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9




ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Parkside
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (267)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(267)
cleanliness Scenic Timaru motel near Botanical Gardens with free WiFi and convenient parking.
The price is $105
$105
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9




Coastal Ridge Apartments
Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (103)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(103)
cleanliness Oceanside escape with easy access to Timaru's gardens and coastal points.
The price is $102
$102
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10




Northpark Motel
Northpark Motel
3.5 star property
Washdyke
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (67)
8.4/10
Very Good
(67)
The price is $92
$92
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9




Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (171)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(171)
cleanliness Wake up to views of Botanical Gardens in Timaru from a cozy motel with free WiFi.
The price is $96
$96
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14




Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 star property
Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (251)
8.6/10
Excellent
(251)
cleanliness Tranquil motel near Timaru Station with free WiFi and private hot tubs.
The price is $77
$77
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19




The Fort. Timaru
The Fort. Timaru
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (8)
7.8/10
Good
(8)
The price is $78
$78
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15




Cedar Lodge Motel
Cedar Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (126)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(126)
cleanliness Central Timaru accommodation near gardens with free WiFi and onsite parking.
The price is $90
$90
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11




Anchor Motel
Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (199)
8.2/10
Very Good
(199)
cleanliness Coastal comfort near Timaru Lighthouse with free WiFi and parking.
The price is $60
$60
$69 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14




Baywatch Motor Lodge
Baywatch Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (119)
8.6/10
Excellent
(119)
cleanliness Beachfront retreat minutes from Timaru's iconic lighthouse and rose garden.
The price is $111
$111
$127 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11




Ashbury Park Motel
Ashbury Park Motel
4.0 star property
Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (294)
8.6/10
Excellent
(294)
The price is $81
$81
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22




Fitzgerald on King
Fitzgerald on King
2.5 star property
Parkside
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (74)
8.8/10
Excellent
(74)
cleanliness Experience modern comfort in downtown Timaru with peaceful gardens nearby.
The price is $107
$107
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2




Blue Dolphin Motel
Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (161)
8.0/10
Very Good
(161)
cleanliness Peaceful Timaru hideaway with coastal attractions and modern conveniences.
The price is $73
$73
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12




The Coast Motel
The Coast Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill
7.8 out of 10, Good, (156)
7.8/10
Good
(156)
cleanliness Oceanfront motel minutes from Timaru Lighthouse offers calming coastal retreat.
The price is $81
$81
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21




Aaron Court Motel
Aaron Court Motel
2.0 star property
Maori Hill
7.0 out of 10, Good, (105)
7.0/10
Good
(105)
cleanliness Located near Timaru Lighthouse, this motel offers a cozy retreat with free parking.
The price is $50
$50
$57 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Budget hotels in Timaru and vicinity




8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (199)
8.2/10
Very Good
(199)
The price is $60
$60
$69 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14




7.0 out of 10, Good, (105)
7.0/10
Good
(105)
The price is $50
$50
$57 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10




7.8 out of 10, Good, (811)
7.8/10
Good
(811)
The price is $75
$75
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30




7.8 out of 10, Good, (168)
7.8/10
Good
(168)
The price is $72
$72
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31




8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (161)
8.0/10
Very Good
(161)
The price is $73
$73
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12




8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (251)
8.6/10
Excellent
(251)
The price is $77
$77
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19




7.8 out of 10, Good, (8)
7.8/10
Good
(8)
The price is $78
$78
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15




8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (67)
8.4/10
Very Good
(67)
The price is $92
$92
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9




7.8 out of 10, Good, (156)
7.8/10
Good
(156)
The price is $81
$81
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21




8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (294)
8.6/10
Excellent
(294)
The price is $81
$81
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22




8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (342)
8.8/10
Excellent
(342)
The price is $96
$96
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12




8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (555)
8.8/10
Excellent
(555)
The price is $89
$89
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10




9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (166)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(166)
The price is $91
$91
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9




9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (115)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(115)
The price is $92
$92
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12




9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (298)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(298)
The price is $91
$91
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16




9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (278)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(278)
The price is $91
$91
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16




9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (126)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(126)
The price is $90
$90
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11




9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (171)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(171)
The price is $96
$96
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14




9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (63)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(63)
The price is $95
$95
$109 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21




9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (103)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(103)
The price is $102
$102
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Check out family-friendly hotels in Timaru




9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (131)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(131)
The price is $112
$112
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21




8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (68)
8.4/10
Very Good
(68)
The price is $100
$100
$115 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9




8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (67)
8.4/10
Very Good
(67)
The price is $92
$92
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9




9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (103)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(103)
The price is $102
$102
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10




7.8 out of 10, Good, (168)
7.8/10
Good
(168)
The price is $72
$72
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31




9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (126)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(126)
The price is $90
$90
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Go beyond your typical stay in Timaru
Pet friendly
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trending_down When is the best time to visit Timaru?
When is the best time to visit Timaru?Our prices for hotels in Timaru are cheapest in July
When is the best time to visit Timaru?
When is the best time to visit Timaru?
Our prices for hotels in Timaru are cheapest in July
Price trends for hotels in Timaru
Pricing is based on two traveler single night rates
Currently viewing crowd sizes and weather for January.
Typical weather for Timaru
January
High 11°C / low 4°C. Rainy most days.
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Top neighborhoods in Timaru

Timaru Central
The Timaru Central neighborhood offers attractions such as South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.
Washdyke
Timaru's Washdyke neighborhood is home to attractions such as DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.
Maori Hill
The Maori Hill neighborhood has lots to see including Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
Parkside
Timaru's Parkside neighborhood offers attractions including Botanical Gardens.
Top landmarks in Timaru
South Canterbury Museum
4.3/5 (12 reviews)
South Canterbury Museum is just one of the attractions in Timaru Central, Timaru so you might want to stop by during your trip. If you want to experience more of the culture Timaru has to offer, head to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden, Caroline Bay Beach, and Timaru Public Hospital.
Learn more about Timaru
Timaru is well-known for its attractions such as South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. This welcoming city has something for everyone including bars as well as sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Ashbury Park. All are within a rural setting.

Check out reviews of Timaru hotels guests love

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"We received a warm welcome and the room very very pleasant, clean and had everything we needed."

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
10/10 Excellent
"Reception staff beyond brilliant!!! Really appreciated all their service - above and beyond!"

The Grosvenor
10/10 Excellent
"Clean"

Aspen on King Motel
10/10 Excellent
"The whole place was very clean, comfortable and the owner plus his staff were more than pleasant. "

Blue Dolphin Motel
10/10 Excellent
"Lovely place to stay clean roomspace waz excellent"

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"Very spacious and clean and great facility. Nice staff and Amber (Manager) was a very friendly and accommodating.
Worth for money spent.
Cheers
Jerome "

Aaron Court Motel
10/10 Excellent
"Kitchen was fully equipped
Had everything needed for the few days stay
Staff are lovely
Would stay again when I visit the area
Thank you"

Bay City Motor Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"The room was spotless and very comfortable. Check in and out was painless with being notified beforehand what our room number was and a drop box to drop key in on leaving."

Baywatch Motor Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"Very friendly welcome lovely room with great sky Tv."
Frequently asked questions
What accommodations do travelers like in Timaru?
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge, Harbour View Motel and Asure Ashley Motor Lodge are all accommodations that are popular with guests.
Where can I find free parking at my hotel in Timaru?
Park your car for free at these properties: Baywatch Motor Lodge and The Sanctuary Beach Side.
Can I book refundable accommodations in Timaru?
If you want the flexibility to change your travel plans to Timaru, most accommodations provide refundable* rates you can book. You can find these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
What will the weather in Timaru be like during my trip?
The warmest months in Timaru are usually February and January with an average temp of 45°F. July and August are the chilliest months when the average temp is 27°F. The rainiest months are May and September.
Why should I book my Timaru hotel through Hotels.com?
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