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The Fort Timaru

Hotel in Timaru

Located in Timaru, a 15-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach, The Fort Timaru has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

L
Lisa
From
New Zealand
Great location, easy to walk to go out for dinner, or to the beach. Off-street parking appreciated. Great facilities (kitchen, somewhere to sit with a cuppa), great clean bathrooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
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$87.66
1 night, 2 adults
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Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Hotel in Timaru

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.

D
Debra
From
New Zealand
Friendly staff, good food
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews
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$109.83
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Michael
From
New Zealand
comfortable bed, clean and spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 924 reviews
Price from
$96.69
1 night, 2 adults
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Kingsdown Manor B&B Timaru

Timaru

Kingsdown Manor B&B Timaru is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Timaru where guests can make the most of its seasonal outdoor swimming pool and garden.

M
Michelle
From
Canada
Beautifully renovated church. Interesting and unique. Host was so helpful and provided a delicious breakfast for our last leg of travels. 🙏🏻
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
Price from
$124.37
1 night, 2 adults
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Coastal Ridge Apartments

Timaru

Located 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.

S
Stephanie
From
United States
Beautiful clean room and well equipped
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Price from
$132.35
1 night, 2 adults
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Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Timaru

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

M
Michael
From
Australia
Property was good. Nice welcome but some misleading information. Room on third floor. Hard climb up stairs with heavy bags- no lift
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
Price from
$122.21
1 night, 2 adults
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ASURE Ashley Motor Lodge

Timaru

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge offers apartment-style accommodations just 3 minutes’ drive from Timaru town center. Free cable TV and free WiFi is provided.

S
Straker
From
New Zealand
Everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews
Price from
$123.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Affordable Entire Apartment

Timaru

Affordable Entire Apartment offers accommodations in Timaru, 1.7 miles from Caroline Bay Beach. This apartment provides free private parking and free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
$98.68
1 night, 2 adults
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Cbay 1 Bedroom Suite

Timaru

Cbay 1 Bedroom Suite offers accommodations in Timaru, a 9-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
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$94.59
1 night, 2 adults
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2 bedroom Apartment@Boutique Barn House Farm Stay

Timaru

Offering a garden, 2 bedroom Apartment@Boutique Barn House Farm Stay offers accommodations in Timaru. The apartment features both Wifi and private parking free of charge.

W
Wendy
From
New Zealand
Quite, great veiws, close to Timaru
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews
Price from
$86.71
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 924 reviews

Hotels located in the center of Timaru

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 361 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 453 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 479 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 944 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 924 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

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

Budget hotels in Timaru and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews

    Aaron Court Motel is located in Timaru, 2 hours' drive from Christchurch and Dunedin. Free WiFi is provided and all rooms have freeview TV.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,239 reviews

    Blue Dolphin Motel is a 5-minute walk from Timaru’s town center and a 5-minute drive from Timaru Bus Depot. All units have a full kitchen and an open plan living area.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 564 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

    Just a 5-minute drive from Phar Lap Raceway at Washdyke, Northpark Motel offers free Wi-Fi and an onsite bar and restaurant. All guest rooms feature a fridge and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 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.

Best hotels with breakfast in Timaru and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 35 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, 150 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 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

    Nelson Heights Bed & Breakfast offers accommodations in Timaru, a 8-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking, a shared lounge, and free Wifi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 151 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...

  • 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 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 20 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.

What Guests Said About Timaru:

  • 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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 8.0

    We liked the shopping.

    We liked the shopping. Lots of cafes, could always get coffee and cake when we wanted it. The museum was superb, interactive and full of interesting facts and exhibits. Amazingly it was all free. We went to the Sunday market which was worth a look. Timaru is easy to get around by car.We didn't use public transport so I can't comment on that
    Guest review by
    Christine
    New Zealand

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  • The Coast Motel

    Timaru
    From $89.92 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 316 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

  • Baywatch Motor Lodge

    Timaru
    From $116.78 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 944 reviews
    Room overlooked "Caroline Bay" & the beach. Ideally located, walking distance to some excellent cafe's and the main town centre & beach. Room was clean and tidy, bathroom and shower was OK. Linen & cutlery provided also clean. No issues at all.
    Guest review by
    Steve
    New Zealand

  • Panorama Motor Lodge

    Timaru
    From $156.95 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
    Location 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.
    Guest review by
    Hunter
    Australia

  • Art Deco Beauty on The Bay Hill

    Timaru
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
    Everything! The decor, location, views, etc. Such a lovely apartment, so cosy in winter and lovely views of Caroline Bay. Close to restaurants. Very comfortable bed and lounge. Great shower.
    Guest review by
    Courtney
    Australia

  • Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

    Timaru
    From $122.21 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
    Great location across the road from Caroline Bay. The rooms were very spacious, loved having a good amount of room to put suitcases. Staff were very helpful and friendly
    Guest review by
    Joanne
    New Zealand

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