About this property
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. It is ideally suited for corporate customers, travelers and families. There is a range of units including studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom family units. They are spacious with modern decor and free Wi-Fi is available to all guests. Timaru is located on the main coastal road between Christchurch (2-hour drive) and Dunedin (2.5-hour drive). We are also close to the route to Aoraki Mt Cook, being a 1.5-hour drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Liseanne
Canada“This is a wonderful place to stay in Timaru. The tools are spacious and clean, the bed is comfortable and the shower hot and strong, and the view is terrific. We were sorry that we hadn’t booked a longer stay.”- Melissa
Australia“Excellent location over looking the bay with local food places right next door of great quality” - Hayden
New Zealand“Property manager was amazing, Room was fantastic and exactly what I needed , Housekeeping made the room extremely clean , I’d highly recommend this property” 
Anne Australia“Location was great with restaurants close by and the room we paid for had a large balcony with fabulous views and was in a good central location.”- Katharina New Zealand“The location is great, opposite to the playground, next to some restaurants and in walking distance to the shops. The main road was a bit load in the evening, but overall, we had a good 1-night stay.”
- Lou Australia“Location to shops and resturants, friendly staff and late check out. Bed very comfy.”
- Michelle New Zealand“So amazing right on the waterfront and close proximity to Caroline bay”
- Gilbert New Zealand“Our room was lovely, roomy, clean and fresh. Location was excellent, with cafes and bars just round the corner and an easy stroll into the town centre. With awesome sea views.”
Vicki New Zealand“Friendly, welcoming staff/ management. Had genuine interactions. Answered our questions and provided information on attractions and dining venues. Very helpful 😃. Super clean and well presented one bedroom unit with great views of the...”- Catherine New Zealand“I had the best room in the motel: it was roomy and had the best, panoramic view of the park, beach and ocean. It even had a little balcony, a spacious lounge and kitchenette. The bathroom sink area had plenty of shelf space for storing my...”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note we apply a surcharge to payments made using credit card, which is in line with our costs of acceptance. We do not surcharge debit cards.
Please note that all guests under 21 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Panorama Motor Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
