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 sign welcoming to SEA BREEZE with a NO VACANCY message.

1. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
Timaru Central
$123
$142 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 gaming area with a large screen, comfortable seating, and slot machines.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window, and a picture on the wall.
A historic building with arched windows and a classic facade, likely a hotel, with a well-lit street in front.

2. The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
Timaru Central
$87
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Grosvenor
A compact kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a stove. There are two bar stools and a dining table.
An outdoor deck with a glass-top table and metal chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a seating area with a coffee table, and a television.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

3. Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
Maori Hill
$60
$69 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Anchor Motel
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.

4. Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
Maori Hill
$84
$97 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Bay City Motor Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A modern hotel with a reception area, multiple floors, and a sign advertising various amenities like executive suites, family units, and free WiFi.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, a framed picture, and a desk with a computer and various items.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

5. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Maori Hill
$126
$145 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
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 hallway leading to a room with a sliding glass door, a doormat with the text "It's you!", and a view of the outside through the door.
A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

6. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Parkside
$100
$115 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
ASURE Avenue 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 hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view.

7. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Maori Hill
$71
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
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.

8. Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
Timaru Central
$103
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Panorama Motor Lodge
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.
A modern living room with a TV, two leather chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a round table, a brick wall, and a glass door leading to a parking lot.

9. Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
Parkside
$97
$112 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Aspen on King Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a television in the adjacent room.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a dining area with wooden chairs.
A staircase with wooden railings leading to an upper floor, a patterned armchair, and a red sofa in a room with a window.
A compact living space with a red sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, a kitchenette, and a small bed.

10. Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel
Maori Hill
$69
$88 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Blue Dolphin Motel
A room with a leather sofa, sheer curtains, and a view of a balcony.
A modern office space with two transparent chairs and a black desk.
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.

11. Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
Maori Hill
$94
$109 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Harbour View Motel
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 dining area with a black table, white chairs, a framed picture on the wall, and a kitchen in the background.
A room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a leather sofa, and a window with curtains.

12. Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
Kensington
$96
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Cedar Lodge Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.
A view from a window with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and distant buildings.
A table with a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses.
A coastal residential area with houses, a sandy beach, and people engaging in water activities.

13. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
Maori Hill
$109
$125 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Baywatch Motor Lodge
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 hotel room with a kitchen area, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern apartment with a living room, dining area, and kitchen.

14. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Kensington
$113
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Coastal Ridge Apartments
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 compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.

15. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Kensington
$97
$112 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
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 motel sign with a lighthouse logo, indicating it is The Coast Motel, and a digital display stating no vacancy.

16. The Coast Motel

The Coast Motel
Maori Hill
$90
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
The Coast Motel
A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

17. Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
Waimataitai
$90
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Ashbury Park Motel
A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.
A modern living room with black leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
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.

18. Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
Parkside
$95
$109 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Fitzgerald on King
A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, 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.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

19. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Waimataitai
$79
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.
A conference room with a wooden table and black chairs, two pendant lights, a door, and a window with a view of a building.
A hallway with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a sign indicating a meeting room.
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.

20. The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
Timaru Central
$69
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Fort. Timaru
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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.

Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
Maori Hill
$11 off
$100
per night
$115 total
includes taxes & fees
Bay City Motor Lodge
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.
A modern living room with a TV, two leather chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a round table, a brick wall, and a glass door leading to a parking lot.

Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
Parkside
$16 off
$118
per night
$136 total
includes taxes & fees
Aspen on King Motel
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 compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Kensington
$5 off
$97
per night
$112 total
includes taxes & fees
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.
A conference room with a wooden table and black chairs, two pendant lights, a door, and a window with a view of a building.
A hallway with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a sign indicating a meeting room.
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.

The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
Timaru Central
$8 off
$69
per night
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
The Fort. Timaru
A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, 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.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Waimataitai
$9 off
$79
per night
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
Waimataitai
$90
per night
$104 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 Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.

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 Aigantighe Art Gallery.
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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 Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Botanical Gardens, both nearby.
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Aigantighe Art Gallery

8.4/10 (7 reviews)
If museums are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Aigantighe Art Gallery in Maori Hill. If you want to see more of the museums in Timaru, South Canterbury Museum isn't far either.
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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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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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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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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 Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park. All are within a rural setting.

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A white church with a tall steeple and a clock tower.

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Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely for solo travellor"
Frances 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Anchor Motel
Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

8/10 Good
"J"
Ian 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Coastal Ridge Apartments
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 days ago
Bay City Motor Lodge
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

8/10 Good
"Beds comfortable, beautiful crisp white sheets, linen clean. Nice shower pressure and hot, the room was tired looking, but very clean. Could have done with a small dining table to eat at but this wasn't the end of the world as there was a wee coffee table. The rooms were clean and tidy, but the walls could have done with a wipe down, to remove some marks, as it made the place look tired."
Liz 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Aaron Court Motel
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

8/10 Good
"Staff were fantastic, room great, there are a couple areas in need of some small maintenance"
Brent 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze

8/10 Good
"Parking in some area very small and hard to move vehicle"
Kay 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
The Sea Breeze
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

8/10 Good
"large spacious suit room. fluffy white towels. mini fridge that was silent. Brillant shower. Helpful friendly staff. Loved the lift it was like stepping back in time. Bar/restaurant staff were very helpful and fun to be around. Would stay again."
Arthur 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
The Grosvenor
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

10/10 Excellent
"Clean spacious room. Comfortable."
Toni 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"great view of the sunrise"
Ross 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Baywatch 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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