Hotels in Timaru

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A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.
A round mirror reflecting a view of a beach and ocean, with two framed photographs on the wall.
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A modern room with a round table and six chairs, a bed, a small bedside table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

1. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
Timaru Central
$121
$139 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
The Sea Breeze
A bar area with wooden flooring, a curved bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window, and a picture on the wall.
A hotel lobby with wooden doors, a glass table with a vase of flowers, and a colorful wall unit.
A gaming area with a large screen, comfortable seating, and slot machines.

2. The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
Timaru Central
$86
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Grosvenor
A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed with a patterned pillow, and a chair.
A modern apartment with a living room, dining area, and kitchen.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

3. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Kensington
$114
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Coastal Ridge Apartments
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.
A balcony with a table and chairs, large sliding glass doors, and a clear view of the surrounding area.
A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, black leather sofa, and a TV in a built-in cabinet.

4. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Parkside
$104
$119 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, a framed picture, and a desk with a computer and various items.
A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

5. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Maori Hill
$123
$142 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
A room with a leather sofa, sheer curtains, and a view of a balcony.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a central island, dark cabinetry, and a stainless steel range hood.
A modern building with a flat facade, a small garden area with rocks and plants, and a parking lot with a white car.
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance.

6. Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
Maori Hill
$103
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Harbour View Motel
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with palm trees and a clear view of the sea.
A modern room with a large window, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a painting of a forest.

7. Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
Timaru Central
$101
$116 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Panorama Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.
A patio with a bench and potted plants, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A coastal residential area with houses, a sandy beach, and people engaging in water activities.
A table with a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses.

8. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
Maori Hill
$104
$119 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Baywatch Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street.
A covered garden area with a central fountain, surrounded by benches and well-maintained hedges.
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.

9. Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
Maori Hill
$87
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Bay City Motor Lodge
A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.
A motel with a blue and green facade, a red and white awning, and a staircase leading to a balcony.
A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, a white pillow, and a yellow accent pillow. There is a small bedside table with a lamp and a folded towel on it.
A modern living room with black leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

10. Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
Parkside
$115
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Fitzgerald on King
A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a small refrigerator.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a dining table with chairs and a black leather sofa with orange cushions. A framed picture hangs on the wall.
A room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a leather sofa, and a window with curtains.

11. Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
Kensington
$90
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Cedar Lodge Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.
A balcony with a glass table and metal chairs, overlooking a parking area and trees.
A two-story building with a green roof and a covered porch, located at a street corner with a clear blue sky and scattered clouds.

12. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Waimataitai
$77
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a large bed, two leather chairs, a balcony with a view of buildings and greenery.
A two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and an air conditioning unit.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets.

13. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Kensington
$100
$115 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
A conference room with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern waiting area with comfortable seating, large windows, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a cityscape.
A reception area with a glass desk, a vase with flowers, and a sign reading "Comfort Hotel".

14. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Maori Hill
$65
$75 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench by the window, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and toilet.
A hallway with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a sign indicating a meeting room.
A conference room with a wooden table and black chairs, two pendant lights, a door, and a window with a view of a building.

15. The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
Timaru Central
$68
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The Fort. Timaru
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a round table, a brick wall, and a glass door leading to a parking lot.
A modern living room with a TV, two leather chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

16. Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
Parkside
$105
$121 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Aspen on King Motel
A compact kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a stove. There are two bar stools and a dining table.
A compact hotel room with a sofa, a small dining table, a coffee table, and a kitchenette.
An outdoor deck with a glass-top table and metal chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

17. Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
Maori Hill
$74
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Anchor Motel
A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a small table with a bowl.
A motel sign indicating a vacancy, with an entrance via Pringle St.

18. Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
Waimataitai
$88
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Ashbury Park Motel
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A two-story building with large windows and a flat roof. There are several chairs outside the building, and a car is parked in the driveway.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A motel sign with a lighthouse logo, indicating it is The Coast Motel, and a digital display stating no vacancy.

19. The Coast Motel

The Coast Motel
Maori Hill
$88
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Coast Motel
A neatly made bed with patterned bedding and a dark-colored pillow.
A motel sign with a 'No Vacancy' notice, a digital TV service sign, and a price range for rooms.
A small, compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a television, and a patterned rug.
A building with multiple garages and a red staircase leading to a balcony.

20. Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
Maori Hill
$52
$60 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Aaron Court Motel
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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.
A patio with a bench and potted plants, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A coastal residential area with houses, a sandy beach, and people engaging in water activities.
A table with a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses.

Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
Maori Hill
$109
per night
$125 total
includes taxes & fees
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Baywatch Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.
A balcony with a glass table and metal chairs, overlooking a parking area and trees.
A two-story building with a green roof and a covered porch, located at a street corner with a clear blue sky and scattered clouds.

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Waimataitai
$9 off
$77
per night
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a round table, a brick wall, and a glass door leading to a parking lot.
A modern living room with a TV, two leather chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
Parkside
$15 off
$116
per night
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
Aspen on King Motel
A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench by the window, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and toilet.
A hallway with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a sign indicating a meeting room.
A conference room with a wooden table and black chairs, two pendant lights, a door, and a window with a view of a building.

The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
Timaru Central
$8 off
$68
per night
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
The Fort. Timaru
A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a small table with a bowl.
A motel sign indicating a vacancy, with an entrance via Pringle St.

Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
Waimataitai
$88
per night
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
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Ashbury Park Motel
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Top neighborhoods in Timaru

A coastal city with a beach, a port with ships, and industrial buildings.

Timaru Central

The Timaru Central neighborhood offers attractions such as South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.

Maori Hill

The Maori Hill neighborhood has lots to see including Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park.

A garden with a fountain, benches, and a statue.
Photo by Paolo Corrales
A vibrant red peony flower with yellow stamens, surrounded by lush green foliage.
Photo by Paolo Corrales
A sculpture of a cat's head on a pedestal in a park with a bridge and trees in the background.
Photo by Paolo Corrales

Timaru Port

The Timaru Port neighborhood offers attractions such as Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

West End

Timaru's West End neighborhood offers attractions including Botanic Gardens.

Top landmarks in Timaru

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

9.0/10 (52 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden— just one of the monuments in Timaru Port.
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Caroline Bay Beach

9.0/10 (155 reviews)
If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Caroline Bay Beach, located 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Timaru. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Dashing Rocks Beach located nearby.
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South Canterbury Museum

8.6/10 (19 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 Caroline Bay Beach, Timaru Public Hospital, and Timaru Lighthouse.
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Ashbury Park

8.0/10 (18 reviews)
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Ashbury Park in Waimataitai. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Botanical Gardens, both nearby.
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Timaru Lighthouse

8.8/10 (19 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Timaru Lighthouse— just one of the monuments in Maori Hill.
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DB Brewery

8.4/10 (31 reviews)
If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at DB Brewery in Washdyke. If you want to see more of the museums in Timaru, South Canterbury Museum isn't far either.
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Patiti Point

7.8/10 (8 reviews)
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Patiti Point in Kensington. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Botanical Gardens, just a short walk away.
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Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge in Washdyke. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Ashbury Park and Botanical Gardens, both nearby.
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Learn more about Timaru

Timaru is well-known for its attractions such as South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach. This welcoming city has something for everyone including bars as well as sights like Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park. All are within a rural setting.

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A coastal city with a beach, port, and industrial area.

Check out reviews of Timaru hotels guests love

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent"
craig 3-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Well above expectations. Great to have 2 separate bedrooms. Very spacious unit. Highly recommend."
Petra 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice villa with plenty of room and beds. Would happily book there again. And very reasonably priced."
Nicola 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Baywatch Motor Lodge
The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, lovely modern and clean room with friendly staff"
Debbie 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Sea Breeze
Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

8/10 Good
"All good"
Helen 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"N/a"
Rachael 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The hostess was extremely informative, friendly and accommodating. The complex is centrally located, just off SH1 and there is very little noise during the night. It is easy to get around Timaru."
Robyn 2-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely for solo travellor"
Frances 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Anchor Motel
Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, great view from top floor and nice to be close to mai centre."
Warren 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Bay City Motor Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers like in Timaru?
Guests like Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru, Aaron Court Motel and The Grosvenor.
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.
Where can I stay in Timaru if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?
If you're looking for a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 5 vacation homes. In addition, you can choose from 6 apartments.
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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