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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.
Ron
Australia
Great location, great meals, bed comfortable, shower pressure good, wifi good, room (108) was quiet. Have stayed here previously and that's the reason I stayed again.
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
895 reviews
Price fromR$ 551.48per 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.
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
367 reviews
Price fromR$ 578.35per 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.
Anna
New Zealand
Quiet unit away from the road.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
681 reviews
Price fromR$ 593.36per 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....
Melanie
New Zealand
Nice view, quiet location, big room and very clean.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
745 reviews
Price fromR$ 596.76per 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....
Christine
New Zealand
Everything was lovely, clean & tidy.
Excellent facilities.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
395 reviews
Price fromR$ 649.88per 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.
Deidre
New Zealand
Lovely staff. Good older motel, but very clean and tidy with a carport. Comfortable bed.
6.8
Scored 6.8
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
297 reviews
Price fromR$ 355.21per night
Cedar Lodge Motel
Timaru
Cedar Lodge Motel offers spacious, self-contained accommodation on the ground floor. Guests can choose between a studio, 1-bedroom apartment or 2-bedroom apartment. Cedar Lodge Motel boasts a garden.
Karen
New Zealand
Very comfortable beds and very clean - friendly team
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
269 reviews
Price fromR$ 574.86per 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.
Summer
New Zealand
Large room with TV and Netflix, comfy bed, clean facilities. Breakfast provided.
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
192 reviews
Price fromR$ 387.50per 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.
michael
New Zealand
Very good
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
96 reviews
Price fromR$ 500.53per night
Pleasant View Bed & Breakfast
Timaru
Overlooking Caroline Bay, Pleasant View Bed & Breakfast is a 5-minute drive from Highfield Golf Course.
Sue
New Zealand
What a great place to stay, breakfast was fabulous the view was amazing and Rosemary and her husband were awesome.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
152 reviews
Price fromR$ 545.73per 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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- From R$ 636.15 per night9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 107 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 :-)
Damo2876Australia - 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 133 reviewsThe Terrace Apartment is a Harbour-Side sea cottage, it overlooks the Port of Timaru. The apartment has extensive views to the South & North, but vision is restricted to the East because of a huge Silo. You soon get used to the Silo, as the Harbour Views, watching ships come & go & the Tugs busily plying their trade of pushing & pulling ships into the wharfs takes over your line of sight. The Town Centre of Timaru is 260metres walk & there are 2 pubs within that range.
Capt. Robert McKay GrayAustralia - From R$ 545.73 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 152 reviewsThe accommodation was roomier and more comfortable than expected .The location was quiet and next to a lovely coastal stroll as well as being right beside Caroline Bay. We saw dolphins in the bay which the host went out of her way to show to us. The hosts were friendly and welcoming and the breakfast was very tasty and well cooked. The orange juice was an unexpected treat and the bread for the toast freshly made. We’d definitely recommend and return to.
BerylUnited Kingdom - From R$ 403.65 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 1,012 reviewsThe Main Bed was nice until your Body / weights got on it - Then it is a roll together - so lucky had a separate single in Lounge. We are not used to TRAFFIC - Trucks and more TRUCKS, I knew there would be some, but it is FAR worse than I was expecting. But most of the Motels in Timaru are on that Strip of Road.!!! We did have water tank refilling regularly when everyone start their toilet visits in early a.m. - can this be quietened a bit??
AdrienneNew Zealand - 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 78 reviewsFellow travellers should you manage to stay at the Art Deco Beauty you are in for a fantastic treat. Wonderful apartment with comfort, style and views. Spotlessly clean and well appointed. Beds were great too. Should you get hungry hit up Pier 64 , great staff, good food and good value and literally less than a 5 minute walk. Should we get back to Timaru will be hoping to stay again. Thanks guys you've done an amazing job.RaeleneSingapore
- From R$ 484.38 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 148 reviewsThis place was ok. Quite basic but also a little bit cheaper. The hotel is only accessible by some sets of stairs above a restaurant so we had to lug our heavy baggage one by one up there. The sound travels easily between rooms and the room doesn’t actually have a kitchen with a sink, there’s a shared one on the floor apparently. That’s a little misleading in the advertising on booking.RebeccaAustralia
- From R$ 411.17 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 360 reviewsEasy to check in no need to go through reception and get the key from locker. Very clean room and well accessible location to local pubs, restaurants, Caroline Bay tracks within walking distance. Shower pressure is the best.
Tulips5354New Zealand - From R$ 301.93 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 1,024 reviewsstaff very helpful, lovely clean accommodation, and convenient to supermarket and other shopping. 5 minutes to Caroline bay. Value for money with children's activities on site. Always stay at top 10 when we come to Timaru.MarleneNew Zealand
- From R$ 581.25 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 336 reviewsThe location is perfect, easy to find when we arrived in Timaru, and there was still a person to help us check in when arrived at night. The unit was cosy with sufficient space for 5 adults.
Hwee LingSingapore - From R$ 551.48 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 895 reviewsLocation was good. It’s cheap. I like that there’s a restaurant option. Parking is excellent. Great shower pressure.AndreaNew Zealand
- 7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 192 reviewsComfortable, affordable and close to city centre & Caroline bay (within walking distance). The room was nicely decorated.
FionaNew Zealand - From R$ 614.84 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 745 reviewsgood location, great view from the room over looking Caroline bay. nice size for 2 adults and 2 older children 11 and 15JaneNew Zealand
- From R$ 301.93 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 1,024 reviewsPerfect for an overnight stay in Timaru. Beds were comfy and decent pressure in the shower which is always welcome.NatashaNew Zealand
- From R$ 725.54 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 369 reviewsLovely and spotlessly clean, awesome view and close to everything, including Caroline Bay which we LOVED 🥰kelvinNew Zealand
- From R$ 403.65 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 1,012 reviewsHotel older style ,but everything worked,and comfortable. close to all eateries and town.RobertNew Zealand
- From R$ 581.25 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 336 reviewsWas a great place to stay Room was very nice. Handy to town and Caroline bay.DarrenNew Zealand
- From R$ 669.09 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 299 reviewsGreat location overlooking Caroline bay, spacious apartment type accommodationKevinUnited Kingdom
- From R$ 497.30 per night7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 319 reviewsConvenient location on main road, close to Caroline Bay and city centre.CAMILIANew Zealand
- From R$ 610.32 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 367 reviewsit’s close location to Caroline bayRoslynNew Zealand
- From R$ 614.84 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 745 reviewsview of Caroline Bay from our roomTerryNew Zealand
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