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The Grosvenor Hotel
Hotel in Timaru
Located in a restored historic building in the centre 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.
Kale
Australia
Close and restaurant below
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
908 reviews
Price fromUS$103.10per 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 centre. It offers rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen satellite TV.
Jhaneen
Australia
This is definitely a budget accommodation. The location was good with parking and an easy walk into town/beach. The road noise was quite bad and even with the windows and door closed it felt as if the cars were right next to our room. I wouldn’t stay here again.
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
366 reviews
Price fromUS$97.26per night
Aspen on King
Timaru
Aspen on King is a 5-minute drive from Caroline Bay and 1.2 km from central Timaru. This cosy accommodation offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking.
Hannah
New Zealand
It was very clean, bed was comfy
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
678 reviews
Price fromUS$110.93per 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 accommodation offers satellite TV. Some feature a spa bath....
Jamie
New Zealand
The room layout for family
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
744 reviews
Price fromUS$111.56per night
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Timaru
The centrally located Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge offers accommodation with a private balcony or patio and king-size beds. All accommodation features a kitchenette and an smart TV with streaming services....
Jack
New Zealand
Great comfy bed
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
394 reviews
Price fromUS$121.49per 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.
Pilate
New Zealand
Staff were nice
6.8
Scored 6.8
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
299 reviews
Price fromUS$66.41per night
The Ocean Breeze CBD
Timaru
Located in Timaru, 200 metres off the SH 1 highway in the Canterbury region, The Ocean Breeze CBD provides accommodation with free WiFi.
Shane
New Zealand
The atmosphere of the house
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
198 reviews
Price fromUS$57.35per night
BARNES STREET BNB
Timaru
Located in Timaru in the Canterbury region, BARNES STREET BNB has a garden. This apartment provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi.
Craig
New Zealand
Really well set up😄
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
94 reviews
Price fromUS$93.57per night
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Timaru
Situated 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.
Gareth
New Zealand
The lights are nice
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
180 reviews
Price fromUS$121.84per night
Wee Blue BnB- Central Cosy Villa
Timaru
Located in Timaru, within 2.3 km of Caroline Bay Beach, Wee Blue BnB- Central Cosy Villa offers accommodation with air conditioning.
Peacock
Australia
Such a beautiful place
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
167 reviews
Price fromUS$132.81per 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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- Avg. price/night: US$118.939.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 106 reviewsReally nice apartment in a nice quiet, out of town location. Sitting Room area was comfortable, as well the large bed. Very nicely decorated and the stained glass windows were a great touch. Quick drive into Timaru if needed (recommend Bullocks for dinner - Ribs and Venison were amazing) and a good location if you are canyoning in Cave (https://www.bigrockadventures.co.nz/). Host was very nice, with great plans for the future of the place. We look forward to returning one day to see the upgrades :-)
Damo2876Young couple - Avg. price/night: US$76.878.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 344 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.
JonesSolo traveller - Avg. price/night: US$110.938.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 678 reviewsWe were situated just outside of the city centre which was perfect. Nice clean room with all the necessities. Bonus TV in the bedroom as well. Nice big bathroom with an added bonus of a spa bath. I would recommend staying at Aspen on King if staying in Timaru.
DeannaYoung couple - Avg. price/night: US$102.039.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 150 reviewsPerfect B&B on the edge of Timaru but an easy Beach walk into town. The couple who run Pleasant View are wonderful and very caring and did all they could to make our short stay perfectly enjoyable and relaxing. Fab facilities and we will definitely be back!
SarahYoung couple - Avg. price/night: US$121.498.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 394 reviewsThis was my third stay at the Bay Viaduct. Lovely views over Caroline Bay. Comfortable rooms, everything one needs for a couple of nights stay. Restaurants nearby and town an easy walk.JudithPeople with friends
- 6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 24 reviewsI chose this place because it was pet friendly and I could have my two small dogs in the room which was in a lovely original two storey brick villa in Timaru.ChristineSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$132.217.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 366 reviewsaccessible to Caroline Bay for a walk, proximity to town, central to visiting my relatives. very quiet considering the trucks etc on the road
RuthYoung couple - Avg. price/night: US$93.577.5Scored 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 travelsGroup - Avg. price/night: US$57.357.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 198 reviewsComfortable, affordable and close to city centre & Caroline bay (within walking distance). The room was nicely decorated.
FionaYoung couple - Avg. price/night: US$121.847.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 908 reviewsHaving a restaurant downstairs was great. It is an old hotel with lots of character. I loved the old school elevator.DebraSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$56.458.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 1,029 reviewsPerfect for an overnight stay in Timaru. Beds were comfy and decent pressure in the shower which is always welcome.NatashaFamily with young children
- Avg. price/night: US$114.948.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 744 reviewsWe stayed in a roomy studio with spa-bath and view over Caroline Bay and Port. Great view of sunrise over the sea.PeterYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: US$79.087.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 1,012 reviewsHotel older style ,but everything worked,and comfortable. close to all eateries and town.RobertYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: US$97.807.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 322 reviewsComfortable Bed, was clean and one of the cheapest motels!DanielYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: US$105.658.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 329 reviewsSpacious accommodation overlooking Caroline Bay. Recently
WendyFamily with young children - Avg. price/night: US$56.458.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 1,029 reviewsClose to Caroline bay Pak n save just a five min walkSusanYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: US$132.217.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 366 reviewsReally close to Caroline Bay and Playground Roomy gymAbigailFamily with young children
- Avg. price/night: US$119.248.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 361 reviewsProximity to Caroline Bay Beach and ParkMicheleYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: US$145.378.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 302 reviewsGreat location across from Caroline BaymalcolmFamily with young children
- Avg. price/night: US$114.948.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 744 reviewsview of Caroline Bay from our room
TerryYoung couple
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