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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
906 reviews
Price from£82.49per 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£77.81per 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£89.26per 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
330 reviews
Price from£84.53per 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
272 reviews
Price from£85.99per 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
395 reviews
Price from£97.21per 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
196 reviews
Price from£45.89per 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
302 reviews
Price from£53.13per 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
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
94 reviews
Price from£74.87per night
Pleasant View Bed & Breakfast
Timaru
Overlooking Caroline Bay, Pleasant View Bed & Breakfast is a 5-minute drive from Highfield Golf Course.
Beach
New Zealand
Great location and wonderfully welcome host in Rosemary. The place was super clean and well cared for. Close to town and with stunning views over Caroline Bay.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
151 reviews
Price from£81.63per 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 £95.15 per night9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 107 reviewsMel and Greg were very welcoming hosts and provide a delicious healthy breakfast from local sources. They have a lovely garden full of beautifully blooming roses surrounding their unusual property complete with tower. The courtyard makes a wonderful wedding venue complete with chapel and birdsong. For fly fishing enthusiasts such as my husband an excellent local fishing guide Paul can be booked through them. An excellent restaurant recommendation in nearby Timaru completed our enjoyment of the stay.AllidaUnited States of America
- From £61.50 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 348 reviewsIt was close (walking distance) to the activities I had planned for the weekend. It is close to the shopping area of Timaru, but a block or two from the main street, in a quiet street. There was good off-street parking, although this was being sealed that particular weekend. The staff were helpful in arranging adjacent parking out of the contractor's way. The unit was spacious, well fitted out and comfortable and had good heating.
JonesNew Zealand - From £72.45 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 149 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 £53.13 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 302 reviewsThe staff were great. It's handy to Caroline Bay ... walking distance. The complex was built around the 70's but is clean, well maintained, beautifulyy sunsoaked and in good condition. Some units have garaging underneath which is a bonus. Even though it is right next to the main road, our units was surprisingly very quiet. Would highly recommend this accomodation.
Te HurinuiNew Zealand - From £86.94 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 330 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 £53.13 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 302 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 £97.21 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 395 reviewsLocation was good, with a brief walk to the centre of Timaru. Also having a unit with a stovetop was great. When we arrived, there was a mix up in our booking and we were upgraded free of charge. Outstanding compliment to owners for doing this.de VriesNew Zealand
- 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 77 reviewsStunning property! Beautifully decorated and so well equipped. Felt like a home away from home. Fabulous view and so handy to walk to town and Caroline Bay. Hosts were very helpful and friendly and we appreciated the welcome card and chocolates.JennyNew Zealand
- From £61.50 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 348 reviewsEasy to check in no need to go through reception and get the key from locker. Very clean room and well accessible location to local pubs, restaurants, Caroline Bay tracks within walking distance. Shower pressure is the best.Tulips5354New Zealand
- From £110.90 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 301 reviewsLocation excellent for Caroline Bay, plus close to shops, cafes, galleries and restaurants. Also just a short walk to interesting Museum. Our room had a mountain view. It was spacious and well appointed, bed comfortable.HunterAustralia
- From £111.55 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 361 reviewsSpacious units, pleasant furnishings, ample parking, friendly staff. Liked the glass bottled milk. Convenient walk to the restaurants in the Caroline Bay area, and to the city centre.
CAMILIANew Zealand - From £97.21 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 395 reviewsLocation good for convenience with cafes, restaurants and the main shopping area all in walking distance. Caroline Bay right across the road which is lovely.RichardNew Zealand
- From £108.19 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 - From £54.58 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 339 reviewsVery clean and comfortable and pet friendly. Was able to bring my elderly rabbit who I didn't want to leave at home. Friendly host.SusanNew Zealand
- From £74.87 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 177 reviewsHad 3 beds for 4 people as often motels come with 2 double beds for 4 people. Nice location, close to penguins and Caroline Bay.
Tina travelsNew 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 £63.27 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 1,012 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 £91.97 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 744 reviewsThe view was amazing! Location superb right by Caroline Bay.AnnellNew Zealand
- From £82.49 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 906 reviewsGreat to stay in a pet friendly hotel.
HeatherNew Zealand - From £108.19 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 366 reviewsit’s close location to Caroline bayRoslynNew Zealand
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