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The Grosvenor Hotel
Hotel in Timaru
Located in a restored historic building in the center of Timaru, The Grosvenor Hotel is just a 2-minute walk from the Intercity bus terminal. It is a 15-minute walk to Caroline Bay Beach.
Kathy
United States of America
Easy to walk to the beach
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
908 reviews
Price from$102.43per night
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Hotel in Timaru
Just 5 minutes’ walk from Caroline Bay Beach, Comfort Hotel Benvenue features a restaurant, a bar and a fitness center. It offers rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen satellite TV.
Stevinski
New Zealand
Location was central and handy to Caroline Bay and the shops.
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
366 reviews
Price from$96.62per night
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Timaru
Offering free on-site parking, Baywatch Motor Lodge is just 5 minutes’ drive from the Port of Timaru and Timaru’s shops and restaurants. All accommodations offers satellite TV. Some feature a spa...
Robert
New Zealand
Fair location
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
744 reviews
Price from$110.83per night
Bay City Motor Lodge
Timaru
Located in Timaru, a 8-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach, Bay City Motor Lodge provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star motel offers luggage storage space.
Robert & Susan
New Zealand
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8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
329 reviews
Price from$104.96per night
Cedar Lodge Motel
Timaru
Cedar Lodge Motel offers spacious, self-contained accommodations on the ground floor. Guests can choose between a studio, 1-bedroom apartment or 2-bedroom apartment.
Donna
United States of America
Very large and comfortable room. Good facilities and very helpful staff.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
274 reviews
Price from$106.77per night
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Timaru
The centrally located Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge offers accommodations with a private balcony or patio and king-size beds.
Dianne
United States of America
Our room was great. We had a view of the bay which was neat. The gal that was on duty was amazing and so very helpful. I was able to get a load of laundry done which was appreciated. This motor lodge was very clean and comfortable.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
394 reviews
Price from$120.70per night
The Ocean Breeze CBD
Timaru
Located in Timaru, 656 feet off the SH 1 highway in the Canterbury region, The Ocean Breeze CBD provides accommodations with free WiFi.
Mark
United States of America
Easy to find
Easy to park
Staff was very responsive and helpful
Location was great for exploring Timaru
Comfortable Bed
Very clean personal bedroom and bathroom and shower were clean, and comfortable to use in a shared situation.
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
198 reviews
Price from$56.98per night
Aaron Court Motel
Timaru
Aaron Court Motel is located in Timaru, 2 hours' drive from Christchurch and Dunedin. Free WiFi is provided and all rooms have freeview TV.
Catherine
New Zealand
Good location, pretty basic but good value for money! Appreciated the free off road parking too.
6.8
Scored 6.8
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
298 reviews
Price from$65.97per night
BARNES STREET BNB
Timaru
Providing a garden, BARNES STREET BNB provides accommodations in Timaru. Featuring garden and inner courtyard views, this apartment also provides guests with free Wifi.
Louis
United States of America
Service, room, and location
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
90 reviews
Price from$92.96per night
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Timaru
Located in Timaru, Coastal Ridge Apartment offers free WiFi. All rooms boast a kitchenette and a private bathroom. Off-street parking and laundry facilities are available.
Mary
United States of America
Great location, clean, and quiet. The bed was also very comfortable!
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
181 reviews
Price from$121.05per night
What Guests Said About Timaru:
- 10Scored 10
Timaru was larger than I realised but staying in Caroline...
Timaru was larger than I realised but staying in Caroline Bay area was fabulous as close to the hub of activity / cafe. Played golf at Timaru and whilst the course is 18 holes, it was very flat but 2 or 3 of the holes, around the lake, were interesting. Had dinner at Pier 64 which was absolutely excellentVersfeld - 10Scored 10
It was easy to get around Timaru.
It was easy to get around Timaru. All roads are well sign posted and the roads are in great condition. We used Timaru as base to visit other tourist attractions nearby and our stay at Glenie Cottage BnB was a perfect location to relax after our touring around. The town is clean and tidy, as much of New Zealand is. We loved the unique Steampunk Museum. The adventure playground at Carolyn Bay would be a child's dream come true. Timaru, you have designed a top notch adventure playground to cater for all children. A must visit for families with children. Well done! As an older couple we were impressed with the amazing boardwalk that allowed us to walk around with ease and read the information boards on display. This is a credit to the town.
JulieAustralia - 10Scored 10
Our accomodation was amazing the owner paid so much...
Our accomodation was amazing the owner paid so much attention to detail. A bag of rocky road chocolate just to mention one. The apartment was more than we expected and reasonably priced. We ate a tv the Japanese restaurant just a block away it was superb. I’d never been to Timaru before and would certainly recommend.MurrayNew Zealand - 10Scored 10
Lovely old city with some classic old buildings and stores.
Lovely old city with some classic old buildings and stores. Nice cafes and restaurants. Easy to get around with call up public transport and cheap. Lovely Caroline Bay and penguins. Nice in the evening to see them come ashore. Good choice of dining places from Asian to Customary. Nice Indian restaurant. I ate most of my meals at the hotel which had a good selection and well presented. A games room at the hotel for those that like that sort of thing. Nice friendly staff.
LeslieNew Zealand - 8.0Scored 8.0
Best playground for kids, even teens would enjoy it.
Best playground for kids, even teens would enjoy it. Great flying fox and a hamster wheel for silly adults. Shops are interesting.. not plastic malls. Coffee houses everywhere. Aorangi Park is an excellent event stadium too.PattonNew Zealand - 8.0Scored 8.0
Timaru was a lovely little town , we spent most of our time...
Timaru was a lovely little town , we spent most of our time at the Caroline Bay Carnival & visited other Towns in the region on day trips . We did find the lack of Restaurants & bars that were open over the New Year period a problem which made it difficult to find places to eat & drink & obviously our accommodation was not what we had expected of a Hotel stay . Other than that Timaru was a good trip as my partner had never been there before & we would definitely visit again but stay somewhere else
De LautourNew Zealand
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- From $121.05 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 908 reviewsGreat Friendly Staff & guests, being from Christchurch it was nice to have stayed in a heritage Building as ours are gone, will be awesome when the refirbishment is finished - We had a Grosvenor Hotel in the City which had international acts preform, with its share of Locals, Fond memories. Next time i stay i would try for a balcony option on the coastal side. Hold on to your History as you dont realy appreciate it until it's gone.MikeNew Zealand
- 8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 153 reviewsThis place was ok. Quite basic but also a little bit cheaper. The hotel is only accessible by some sets of stairs above a restaurant so we had to lug our heavy baggage one by one up there. The sound travels easily between rooms and the room doesn’t actually have a kitchen with a sink, there’s a shared one on the floor apparently. That’s a little misleading in the advertising on booking.RebeccaAustralia
- From $130.99 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 304 reviewsWe had the best room with the best view looking out over Caroline Bay, if we had have known how good this room and the stay would have been we would have stayed another couple of nights, however we had booked elsewhere. The view was great, the room was so warm and comfortable great shower, comfortable bed great little kitchen, couch and lazy boy chair and located close to eating places.MichelleNew Zealand
- From $104.96 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 329 reviewsThe accomadation was very good, but the bed mattress was too soft and made for uncomfortable sleep. athe motel is conveiently situated just off main road and within easy walking distance of Caroline Bay and there are lots of resturants and baars within 10-15 minutes walking. There was very little noise from road, rooms double glazed.exmatelotNew Zealand
- From $101.36 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 150 reviewsPleasant View was an unexpected surprise. The location was very picturesque with an awesome view over Caroline Bay and right next to a lovely walk. There is a large comfy lounge and breakfast/kitchen area for guests and our room had a great view. Breakfast was hearty with homemade bread, and our host was lovely. well worth the stay.DebraAustralia
- From $110.94 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 361 reviewsGreat location across the street from Caroline Bay. Very friendly staff at the front desk arranged for us to have a room with a view for a two-night stay. The room was clean and spacious -- we were delighted to see a separate living room and kitchenette separated from the bedroom with a door.
IreneUnited States of America - From $65.97 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 298 reviewsIt was quite ok for one night, clean, bed comfy, heating fine. The lady manager was very friendly and very helpful and even gave us some cartons and tape for packing our cartons of stuff we wanted to freight from Timaru. She also let us extend our check out time. We were very grateful.
ShirleyNew Zealand - From $56.98 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 198 reviewsEasy to find Easy to park Staff was very responsive and helpful Location was great for exploring Timaru Comfortable Bed Very clean personal bedroom and bathroom and shower were clean, and comfortable to use in a shared situation.MarkUnited States of America
- From $125.35 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 366 reviewsLocation close to Caroline Bay, Aquatic Centre, Ashbury Park and the restaurants on the Bay Hill. Also well located relative to the Timaru Hospital, downtown and The Croft Retirement Home where we were visiting elderly parents.RossNew Zealand
- From $65.97 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 298 reviewsThe bed and pillows were very comfortable. I could easily walk to Dashing rocks and Caroline Bay, though others may feel it is a bit long and want to take a car. Off street car parking was great.
SharonNew Zealand - From $101.36 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 150 reviewsRosemary & Ian make you feel comfortable from the moment they meet you. I have recommended them and Pleasant View to anyone I know who may head down to Timaru.JJerryNew Zealand
- From $125.35 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 366 reviewsSpacious room even with a portacot which was great thank you. Great parking available and easy access to room, town and Caroline Bay.
GeoffreyNew Zealand - 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 77 reviewsVery good location. Very nicely restored in a good complex. Close to everything. Beautifully presented. Overlooks Caroline Bay.JohnAustralia
- From $78.57 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 1,009 reviewsExceptionally clean unit, good size and well equipped within easy walking distance of Caroline Bay. Use of a bath was a bonus!RebeccaNew Zealand
- From $56.08 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 1,029 reviewsPerfect for an overnight stay in Timaru. Beds were comfy and decent pressure in the shower which is always welcome.NatashaNew Zealand
- From $114.19 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 744 reviewsGood location with the view of Caroline bay. The owners are very friendly and the room was super clean.
YNew Zealand - From $97.16 per night7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 326 reviewsMotel handy to town, walking distance to caroline Bay. On main road, easy access and great parking.
CraigNew Zealand - From $78.57 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 1,009 reviewsHotel older style ,but everything worked,and comfortable. close to all eateries and town.RobertNew Zealand
- From $56.08 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 1,029 reviewsClose to Caroline bay Pak n save just a five min walkSusanNew Zealand
- From $121.05 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 908 reviewsGreat to stay in a pet friendly hotel.
HeatherNew Zealand
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