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A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.

A modern room with a round table and six chairs, a bed, a small bedside table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A round mirror reflecting a view of a beach and ocean, with two framed photographs on the wall.

A sign welcoming to SEA BREEZE with a NO VACANCY message.

1. The Sea Breeze

Timaru Central, 0.6 km from South Canterbury Museum

Sandra

$125

$144 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, 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 modern hotel with a reception area, multiple floors, and a sign advertising various amenities like executive suites, family units, and free WiFi.

2. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 0.9 km from South Canterbury Museum

Peter

$128

$147 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with palm trees and a clear view of the sea.

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.

A modern room with a large window, a dining area, and a kitchen.

3. Panorama Motor Lodge

Timaru Central, 0.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Kylie

$105

$120 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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 two-story hotel with a sign advertising 3D air conditioning and a view of the sky.

A modern living room with a TV, two leather chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

4. Aspen on King Motel

Parkside, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Kate

$96

$110 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

5. Ashbury Park Motel

Waimataitai, 2 km from South Canterbury Museum

Kelly

$92

$105 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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 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.

6. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Waimataitai, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

robert

$80

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 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.

7. Anchor Motel

Maori Hill, 1.4 km from South Canterbury Museum

Symon

$61

$70 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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 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.

8. The Grosvenor

Timaru Central, 0.3 km from South Canterbury Museum

Ants

$89

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.

A modern kitchen with a wooden table, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

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.

9. The Fort. Timaru

Timaru Central, 0.4 km from South Canterbury Museum

Geraldine

$70

$81 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A neatly made bed with patterned bedding and a dark-colored pillow.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and cabinets.

A building with multiple garages and a red staircase leading to a balcony.

A motel sign with a 'No Vacancy' notice, a digital TV service sign, and a price range for rooms.

10. Aaron Court Motel

Maori Hill, 1.3 km from South Canterbury Museum

Alexander

$54

$62 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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.

11. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Judy and Jerry

$99

$114 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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.

12. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Parkside, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Colleen

$99

$114 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

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.

13. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Lauren

$115

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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 dining area with a black table, white chairs, a framed picture on the wall, and a kitchen in the background.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a small refrigerator.

14. Cedar Lodge Motel

Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Lisa

$96

$111 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A room with a leather sofa, sheer curtains, and a view of a balcony.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a central island, dark cabinetry, and a stainless steel range hood.

A modern office space with two transparent chairs and a black desk.

15. Harbour View Motel

Maori Hill, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum

theresa

$95

$109 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.

A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

16. Bay City Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Nick

$85

$98 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 coastal residential area with houses, a sandy beach, and people engaging in water activities.

A patio with a bench and potted plants, overlooking a beach and ocean.

17. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Harriet

$110

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.

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.

A motel with a blue and green facade, a red and white awning, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

18. Fitzgerald on King

Parkside, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Paul

$99

$114 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

19. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Jude

$68

$78 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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 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.

20. Blue Dolphin Motel

Maori Hill, 1.3 km from South Canterbury Museum

Barbara

$71

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to South Canterbury Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Sea Breeze	9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 148 reviews	View
Panorama Motor Lodge	8.8 Excellent 139 reviews	View
Aspen on King Motel	8.8 Excellent 570 reviews	View
Ashbury Park Motel	8.6 Excellent 308 reviews	View

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