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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 modern room with a round table and six chairs, a bed, a small bedside table, and two framed pictures 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

$122

$141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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.

2. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 0.9 km from South Canterbury Museum

Peter

$125

$143 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Lauren

$115

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

4. Cedar Lodge Motel

Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Lisa

$95

$109 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

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

5. Harbour View Motel

Maori Hill, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum

theresa

$92

$106 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 table with a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses.

6. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Harriet

$108

$124 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window, and a picture on the wall.

A gaming area with a large screen, comfortable seating, and slot machines.

7. The Grosvenor

Timaru Central, 0.3 km from South Canterbury Museum

Ants

$87

$100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A conference room with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view.

A modern waiting area with comfortable seating, large windows, and a reception desk.

A reception area with a glass desk, a vase with flowers, and a sign reading "Comfort Hotel".

8. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Jude

$66

$76 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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.

9. The Coast Motel

Maori Hill, 1.2 km from South Canterbury Museum

Gloria

$89

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 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 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.

10. The Fort. Timaru

Timaru Central, 0.4 km from South Canterbury Museum

Geraldine

$68

$79 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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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
Coastal Ridge Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 112 reviews	View
Cedar Lodge Motel	9.4 Exceptional 135 reviews	View
Harbour View Motel	9.2 Wonderful 129 reviews	View

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