When you stay at Harbour View Motel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
8 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru, SOUTH ISLAND, 7910
What's nearby
Aigantighe Art Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Caroline Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Ashbury Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Timaru Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
South Canterbury Museum - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 14 min drive
Timaru Station - 28 min walk
Restaurants
Burger King - 6 min walk
Black & Coffee - 4 min drive
Benny's Again! Restaurant - 3 min drive
Sopheze - 13 min walk
Kfc - 12 min walk
About this property
Harbour View Motel
When you stay at Harbour View Motel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 4:00 AM–9:00 AM
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 2012
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Dining table
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 8 to 14 for adults, and NZD 8 to 14 for children
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 30.0 per stay
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chairs
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property class
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Harbour View Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Harbour View Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Harbour View Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Harbour View Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Harbour View Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Harbour View Motel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden (6-min walk) and Aigantighe Art Gallery (9-min walk), along with South Canterbury Museum (15-min walk) and Timaru Public Hospital (1.7 mi).
What's the area around Harbour View Motel like?
Harbour View Motel is in Maori Hill, a short 9-minute walk from Aigantighe Art Gallery and 14 minutes' walk from Ashbury Park.
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Reviews
Harbour View Motel Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The property is close to numerous restaurants within walking distance. (3 reviews)
great parking, awesome room, views almost like Rarotonga,
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2024
Great stay, upgraded, friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2025
Comfortable stay. Good kitchen area. Very comfy sofa and bed.
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8/10 Very good
Jan 29, 2025
Good space, great parking, walking distance to the bay.
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2025
Great room brilliant staff member who helped with a lot of requests.
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8/10 Very good
May 19, 2025
Good location near restaurants and a park. Even if near the main road, surprisingly very quiet at night!
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2026
Spacious rooms. Spotlessly clean. Friendly welcoming staff. Close to the city centre and things to do, lots of restaurants within walking distance.
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2024
Good price for one night stay very clean
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8/10 Very good
Apr 30, 2025
good spa
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8/10 Very good
Apr 27, 2025
Was clean and convenient
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2024
Particularly friendly owner, spacious unit and nice touches with continental breakfast and toiletries. Thanks for a comfortable stay.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2023
Beautifully clean and well thought out rooms. Very comfortable stay and very quiet.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Very high quality motel, enjoyed our stay. We will be back.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2024
Very nice and comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2024
friendly helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2023
Property is easy to find and has off street parking.
Bed was super comfortable and room was warm and quiet.
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2024
Modern Very clean and tidy units, well appointed would diffently stay again
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2024
Stayed in 2 bed unit. Spacious and comfortable, great beds, friendly staff. Awesome place to stay, close to Caroline Bay and CBD. Highly recommended!
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2023
Clean, comfortable, spacious.
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8/10 Very good
Dec 17, 2024
Friendly staff, comfortable unit
Very comfortable beds. Room at the back which is better for road noise. Friendly host with good local knowledge.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2024
Lovely staff.
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2025
What a lovely surprise to find this property. It was perfect for us, ground floor, comfortable bed, great facilities and a very helpful reception. Recommend it highly, thank you.
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8/10 Very good
Mar 17, 2025
This was a pleasant surprise and good value for the money. The property is conveniently located near a large park with walkable access to the beach and dining options. The room was large and clean.