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The 10 Best Pet-friendly Hotels in Timaru, New Zealand

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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.

Timaru Baywatch Motel is located opposite a bar and restaurant. It is 5 minutes’ drive from both Timaru Botanic Gardens and Highfield Golf Course.

the room was big and clean the view was wonderful

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8.4
Very good
738 reviews
Price from
£91
per night

April and Ian Clifford welcome you to Glenmark Holiday Park located just a 3-minute drive south from central Timaru and only an hour’s drive from the ski fields at Lake Tekapo. There is accommodation to suit all budgets at our quiet and friendly park, options include standard cabins, self-contained studios, and large two-bedroom motel units as well as sheltered camp and caravan sites.

I had a lovely stay with my young child, she had heaps of fun on the playground, trampoline and in the pool.

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7.7
Good
463 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

Located in Timaru, 200 metres off the SH 1 highway in the Canterbury region, The Ocean Breeze CBD provides accommodation with free WiFi. Caroline Bay and beach are within a 2-minute walk from the property.

Beautiful room, nice facilities, access to kitchen, convenient location.

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7.3
Good
200 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

Situated in Timaru, The Sanctuary Beach Side and Spa offers a garden. Free WiFi is available.

The rooms are fitted with a seating area. All rooms include a shared bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer. All units include a wardrobe.

Very nice, clean, wonderful atmosphere and energy! We booked almost at midnight and came past 1am and room was ready for us with self check in! Robes were provided- so nice! Very friendly host that we met in the morning!!

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7.8
Good
437 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

Just a 10-minute walk from Caroline Bay, Homestead Lodge Motel offers free WiFi. Centrally located in Timaru, the motel offers heated guest rooms with a flat-screen TV.

Homestead Lodge Motor Inn is a 5-minute walk from CBay Aquatic Center and a 5-minute drive from Timaru Port and free Penguin viewing. Gleniti Golf Course is a 10-minute drive away and Lake Tekapo is a 90-minute drive.

A short drive to the blue penguin observatory.

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7.1
Good
325 reviews
Price from
£73
per night

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. Featuring an on-site restaurant and bar, The Grosvenor Hotel Timaru offers accommodation with basic satellite TV and free unlimited Wi-Fi access.

Friendly and helpful stuff, comfotable bed, clean room,easy check-in.

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7.3
Good
910 reviews
Price from
£68
per night

Anchor Motel & Timaru Backpackers offers self-contained accommodation just 5 minutes’ walk from Caroline Bay Beach. Our motel is centrally located and we offer spacious and fully equipped units for you to enjoy. From a Single Studio, Standard Studio, One Bedroom Units to Two Bedroom Apartments, we're sure to have something to suit everyone.

Loved the little 1 person studio unit! Lovely and cosy, perfect for what I wanted.

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7.2
Good
342 reviews
Price from
£38
per night

Boasting a garden, terrace and views of garden, The Whispering Sands is set in Timaru, 1 km from Caroline Bay Beach.

All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a kettle. With a shared bathroom, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, the units include bed linen and towels.

Facilities clean, comfy bed, great space, and good location to eateries and town. Was in for a night, but would definitely recommend and stay again

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6.8
Review score
24 reviews

Located just 1.2 km from Caroline Bay Beach, The Magnolia Villa CBD offers accommodation in Timaru with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as bicycle parking. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The accommodation provides a housekeeping service and private check-in and check-out for guests.

I was more than happy with my stay, was warm, clean and tidy, homley. I liked the little extra such as cookies and special creamy coffee. I would deff recommend this place and will be happy to stay again. Close to where we needed to be and close to shops.

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7
Good
35 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

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Offering a variety of animal-adapted amenities, these properties provide a pet-friendly stay. Services may include sitting services, specialized bedding and dog walking. Some hotels even offer quirky perks like a gourmet room service menu for pets, as well as catnip and scratch poles.
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  • Avg. price/night: £73.39
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 325 reviews
    Spacious unit, comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen area, okay shower, dog friendly.
    Christine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £59.57
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 998 reviews
    It's the third time we've stayed at the blue dolphin, the carpet and couches have been replaced since last time we stayed. I love the location it's close to all amenities and the staff are friendly the kids love the loft style rooms
    Shannon
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £83.40
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 323 reviews
    The toiletries and washing up liquid were all top notch. Room was super clean. Lady who ran it was very friendly and helpful. Good location. Felt very secure. Easy and plentiful parking. Pet-friendly which is why we stayed there.
    Kate
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £73.39
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 325 reviews
    Comfortable, good location, warm and pet friendly
    Tracey Anne WEBBER
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £73.39
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 325 reviews
    It was pet friendly and we were able to bring our dog.
    Paul
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £40.98
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 463 reviews
    good location and great to have dogs allowed
    beth
    Family with young children
  • 6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 24 reviews
    I 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.
    Christine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £52.42
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 436 reviews
    Good location, lovely property, comfortable, pet-friendly.
    Jennifer
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £53.85
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 342 reviews
    Okay location. Pet friendly. Beds were okay.
    Paddy
    Young couple