Hotels in Timaru

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A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.
A sign welcoming to SEA BREEZE with a NO VACANCY message.
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.

1. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
Timaru Central
$122
$141 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 hotel lobby with wooden doors, a glass table with a vase of flowers, and a colorful wall unit.
A historic building with arched windows and a classic facade, likely a hotel, with a well-lit street in front.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window, and a picture on the wall.

2. The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
Timaru Central
$87
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Grosvenor
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with palm trees and a clear view of the sea.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.
A modern room with a large window, a dining area, and a kitchen.

3. Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
Timaru Central
$102
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Panorama 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 modern living room with a glass dining table, black leather sofa, and a TV in a built-in cabinet.
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.

4. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Parkside
$105
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
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.
A modern hotel with a reception area, multiple floors, and a sign advertising various amenities like executive suites, family units, and free WiFi.

5. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Maori Hill
$125
$143 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
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 kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.
A compact hotel room with a sofa, a small dining table, a coffee table, and a kitchenette.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a seating area with a coffee table, and a television.

6. Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
Maori Hill
$68
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Anchor Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street.
A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A large, two-story brick building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a porch.

7. Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
Maori Hill
$99
$114 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Bay City Motor Lodge
A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.
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.
A dining area with a black table, white chairs, a framed picture on the wall, and a kitchen in the background.

8. Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
Kensington
$98
$113 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Cedar Lodge Motel
A conference room with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A reception area with a glass desk, a vase with flowers, and a sign reading "Comfort Hotel".
A modern waiting area with comfortable seating, large windows, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view.

9. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Maori Hill
$66
$76 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
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 multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance.
A modern building with a flat facade, a small garden area with rocks and plants, and a parking lot with a white car.

10. Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
Maori Hill
$104
$119 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Harbour View Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.
A parking lot with a building in the background.
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.

11. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Waimataitai
$78
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
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 compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.

12. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Kensington
$96
$111 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
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.

13. Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
Waimataitai
$89
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Ashbury Park Motel
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 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.

14. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
Maori Hill
$113
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Baywatch 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.

15. Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
Parkside
$117
$135 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Aspen on King Motel
A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.
A balcony with metal chairs and tables, a glass door, and a blue and white building facade.
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 motel with a blue and green facade, a red and white awning, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

16. Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
Parkside
$114
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Fitzgerald on King
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a television in the adjacent room.
A residential building with a green roof, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.
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.

17. Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel
Maori Hill
$70
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Blue Dolphin Motel
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 bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a window with blinds.
A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Kensington
$115
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Coastal Ridge Apartments
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 modern kitchen with a wooden table, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

19. The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
Timaru Central
$68
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
The Fort. Timaru
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 compact kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and cabinets.
A building with multiple garages and a red staircase leading to a balcony.

20. Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
Maori Hill
$53
$60 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Aaron Court Motel
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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street.
A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A large, two-story brick building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a porch.

Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
Maori Hill
$11 off
$99
per night
$114 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
$25 off
$120
per night
$138 total
includes taxes & fees
Aspen on King Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.
A parking lot with a building in the background.
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
$83
per night
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
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 modern kitchen with a wooden table, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
Timaru Central
$8 off
$68
per night
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
The Fort. Timaru
A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
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
$89
per night
$103 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.

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 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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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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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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The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze

10/10 Excellent
"Great location as you can walk to the city area for shops/food. And down to Caroline Bay for the beach and parks. We had an ocean view room and it was very modern, quiet and clean."
Derryn 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
The Sea Breeze
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely amazing stay. very clean.amazing staff.we had everything we needed for our stay we will be back .The internet connection was amazing .you helped make our stay easy and amazing Thank you. The spa bath was fantastic. The beds are so very comfortable .THANK YOU"
DEBORAH 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely for solo travellor"
Frances 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Anchor Motel
Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

8/10 Good
"J"
Ian 2-night trip
Posted 7 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 8 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 10 days ago
Aaron Court Motel
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 2 months 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.
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