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Timaru – 54 hotels and places to stay

  • The Fort Timaru

    Hotel in Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
    From
    $84
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Stay Timaru

    Hotel in Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
    From
    $72
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Comfort Hotel Benvenue

    Hotel in Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
    From
    $105
    1 night, 2 adults

  • The Grosvenor Hotel

    Hotel in Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 889 reviews
    From
    $93
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park

    Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,054 reviews
    From
    $62
    1 night, 2 adults

  • 2 bedroom Apartment@Boutique Barn House Farm Stay

    Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
    From
    $83
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Kingsdown Manor B&B Timaru

    Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
    From
    $119
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Coastal Ridge Apartments

    Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
    From
    $131
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

    Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews
    From
    $117
    1 night, 2 adults

  • ASURE Ashley Motor Lodge

    Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
    From
    $143
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Seaside Retreat

    Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
    From
    $106
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Beach Bungalow

    Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
    From
    $100
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Cbay 1 Bedroom Suite

    Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
    From
    $86
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Unit 46a

    Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
    From
    $98
    1 night, 2 adults

  • The Hibernian Studio Apartments - 4 Latter Street

    Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 905 reviews
    From
    $77
    1 night, 2 adults

  • BARNES STREET BNB

    Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
    From
    $95
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Panorama Motor Lodge

    Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
    From
    $122
    1 night, 2 adults

  • The Sanctuary & Spa Plus FREE Breakfast

    Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 532 reviews
    From
    $55
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Bay City Motor Lodge

    Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews
    From
    $119
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Cedar Lodge Motel

    Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
    From
    $112
    1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 889 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Timaru and nearby

The Park on Wai-iti offers accommodations in Timaru. 1.4 miles from Caroline Bay Beach, the bed and breakfast provides a garden and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

Providing a garden, Location and luxury in Timaru provides accommodations in Timaru. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

Featuring a garden, Beauty on The Bay - Best location in Timaru! features accommodations in Timaru. Offering free private parking, the apartment is a 5-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews

Art Deco Beauty on The Bay Hill offers accommodations in Timaru, a 6-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews

Panorama Motor Lodge is close to cafés and restaurants, is only a 3-minute walk to the CBD and has panoramic sea or city views from most units.

From $131.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews

The centrally located Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge offers accommodations with a private balcony or patio and king-size beds.

From $117.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 447 reviews

Harbor View Motel is a modern complex centrally located 1640 feet from Timaru CBD and 328 feet from beautiful Caroline Bay. Free parking and free limited WiFi is provided.

From $120.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews

Located in Timaru, a 7-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.

From $132.87 per night

Budget hotels in Timaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews

Located in Timaru, a 8-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach, Comfort Hotel Benvenue has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From $116.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 570 reviews

Just 5 minutes’ drive from Caroline Bay Beach, this motel offers rooms and apartments featuring a spa bath and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi access.

From $95.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews

Located in Timaru and with Caroline Bay Beach reachable within a 12-minute walk, Stay Timaru has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Offering free private parking, Matildas Apartment is a 13-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Cottage on Matilda offers accommodations in Timaru, a 13-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach. This villa offers free private parking, private check-in and check-out, and free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 889 reviews

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.

From $92.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews

The Coast Motel offers 11 rooms (serviced daily) to cater for singles, couples, families and business travelers.

From $90.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Cbay Executive Accommodation offers accommodations in Timaru, a 9-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

Hotels located in the center of Timaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

Providing garden views, The Ocean Breeze CBD in Timaru provides accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
Fair - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

The Magnolia Villa CBD in Timaru provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge.

From $109.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Featuring a garden, Cbay 2 bedroom Suite offers accommodations in Timaru. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews

Anchor Motel & Timaru Backpackers offers self-contained accommodations just 5 minutes’ walk from Caroline Bay Beach.

From $85.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 532 reviews

A 10-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach in Timaru, The Sanctuary & Spa Plus FREE Breakfast offers accommodations with access to spa facilities.

From $109.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Near Caroline Bay, Timaru offers accommodations in Timaru, a 6-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach. The apartment also offers free Wifi and free private parking.

From $131.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews

Located just 5 minutes’ drive from Timaru town center, Ashbury Park Motel offers spacious apartments with cooking facilities and free Wi-Fi.

From $100.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Fair - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Featuring a garden, Handy Location - 3brd home! provides accommodations in Timaru. This vacation home features free private parking, private check-in and check-out, and free Wifi.

What Guests Said About Timaru:

10

Timaru is a delightful town set in mid Canterbury, and is...

Timaru is a delightful town set in mid Canterbury, and is strategically located so one can enjoy day trips inland. The town itself is prosperous. Caroline Bay is a delight, and has been developed to be a destination for families in particular. There are a range of eateries to cater for different tastes and pockets! An interesting range of cultural attractions worth viewing too.
Guest review by
Mark
New Zealand
8.0

A pleasant town to visit with good restaurants and boutique...

A pleasant town to visit with good restaurants and boutique shops. The Thai Sukhothai restaurant is one of the best in New Zealand. Bustling port exporting logs, cement and seafood. Good beaches are a runaway hit with young families.
Guest review by
Correia
10

Timaru is big enough to have a variety of shopping and...

Timaru is big enough to have a variety of shopping and things to do, especially if you are a first-time visitor. I go there occasionally for my work, but I enjoy walking around the central business area to look at the old buildings and long established businesses. There is a somewhat "comfortable/established" air about the place, that would have me happily relocating to live and work there permanently if my circumstances were different. The natural features of the countryside, wild eastern beaches and mountain foothills are all available with a hour or so by car. Worth exploring!
Guest review by
Jones
New Zealand
10

The first thing I want to mention is the Tesla charging...

The first thing I want to mention is the Tesla charging station. There is several charging terminals in Timaru which is very important for traveling in South Island by electric cars. We didn’t see penguins , seals and sea lions in Timaru because we didn’t have enough time to stay there and not very lucky. The sand in Caroline bay beach is very soft and clear. If you can come in summer, you can enjoy the beach walk and may luckily see penguins and seals in the evening on the beach.
Guest review by
Cathy
10

We had a lovely time and being in timaru it is the starting...

We had a lovely time and being in timaru it is the starting point to other places close by oamaru dunedin Queenstown wanaka the beautiful pools in tekapo mount cook and so many adventures along the way oh and don't forget to visit the rainbow lolly factory in oamaru
Guest review by
Cherie
New Zealand
8.0

The sculpture park was beautiful - very interesting to walk...

The sculpture park was beautiful - very interesting to walk around. We went to try and see the blue penguins at night but only one came ashore! The people in in the information centre were extremely helpful.
Guest review by
Tracy
Australia

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Northpark Motel

Timaru
From $95.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
It was quite a long way from central Timaru, much too far to walk. Fortunately there was a restaurant directly under the hotel and a convenience shop onsite as well so easy access to food. I really liked the bathroom, it was modern and clean,the beds were comfortable but the room didn't ventilate well so it was a bit stuffy. The hotel was bordering state highway 1 so there was heavy truck noise at night.The lift was a
Guest review by
Christine
New Zealand

Harbour View Motel

Timaru
From $120.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 447 reviews
This motel was located above Caroline Bay within easy walking distance of the beach, gardens, tracks, aquatic centre and supermarket. The room was well soundproofed - essential in this part of Timaru, as SH1 runs right through the town. Everything was lovely and clean, with a good shower. The wifi was fine, and recycling was available.
Guest review by
Katharine
New Zealand

The Coast Motel

Timaru
From $90.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews
To our surprise we had a three bedroom house at the rear of the complex. Excellent accomodation, spacious, clean and well maintained. Motel is walking distance to Caroline Bay and there are a number of Hotels and Cafes close by. Staff were very helpfull on arrival.
Guest review by
Pete
New Zealand

The Grosvenor Hotel

Timaru
From $92.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 889 reviews
What I liked most about this hotel were the recently renovated rooms! They were modern, clean and very comfortable. The location was also perfect, just a short walk from the Timaru town centre which made exploring really easy.
Guest review by
Arun James
New Zealand

Baywatch Motor Lodge

Timaru
From $111.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 917 reviews
So handy to Caroline Bay and restaurants.
Guest review by
Marilyn
New Zealand

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