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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.
Kathy
United States of America
Easy to walk to the beach
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
909 reviews
Price from$100.80per 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 center. It offers rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen satellite TV.
Stevinski
New Zealand
Location was central and handy to Caroline Bay and the shops.
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
367 reviews
Price from$105.71per 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 accommodations offers satellite TV. Some feature a spa...
Gaylene
United States of America
This was a great place. The most wonderful hostess ever. We chatted like old friends!
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
742 reviews
Price from$109.08per night
Bay City Motor Lodge
Timaru
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.
Robert & Susan
New Zealand
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8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
327 reviews
Price from$103.29per night
Cedar Lodge Motel
Timaru
Cedar Lodge Motel offers spacious, self-contained accommodations on the ground floor. Guests can choose between a studio, 1-bedroom apartment or 2-bedroom apartment.
Donna
United States of America
Very large and comfortable room. Good facilities and very helpful staff.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
275 reviews
Price from$105.08per night
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Timaru
The centrally located Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge offers accommodations with a private balcony or patio and king-size beds.
Dianne
United States of America
Our room was great. We had a view of the bay which was neat. The gal that was on duty was amazing and so very helpful. I was able to get a load of laundry done which was appreciated. This motor lodge was very clean and comfortable.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
391 reviews
Price from$118.79per night
The Ocean Breeze CBD
Timaru
Located in Timaru, 656 feet off the SH 1 highway in the Canterbury region, The Ocean Breeze CBD provides accommodations with free WiFi.
Mark
United States of America
Easy to find
Easy to park
Staff was very responsive and helpful
Location was great for exploring Timaru
Comfortable Bed
Very clean personal bedroom and bathroom and shower were clean, and comfortable to use in a shared situation.
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
198 reviews
Price from$67.88per night
Terrace Apartment
Timaru
Featuring a garden, Terrace Apartment offers accommodations in Timaru. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.
charlie
New Zealand
We all thought that the Apartment was excellent
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
129 reviews
Price from$147.56per night
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.
Mary
United States of America
Great location, clean, and quiet. The bed was also very comfortable!
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
180 reviews
Price from$119.13per night
Wee Blue BnB- Central Cosy Villa
Timaru
Providing a garden, Wee Blue BnB- Central Cosy Villa features accommodations in Timaru. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the villa free of charge.
Sam
New Zealand
Beautiful little villa, in an excellent location. Tucked in a quiet square, very close to the centre of town
All our needs were covered while there
Fireplace in the lounge was already set and ready to light when we arrived
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
167 reviews
Price from$100.34per 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 $116.28 per night9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 105 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
- From $100.80 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 909 reviewsThe Grosvenor is under renovation at the moment. It's a strange place they want to be a hotel but it comes across as a backpackers. But the renovations will improve the place I'm sure. The staff were friendly enough. They provided me with a fridge which was good as there are no kitchen or self-catering facilities. Great location. Cafes are just around the corner. Good off-street parking. they made the bed each nice day. A great shower. That was the best thing about the room.RRuthNew Zealand
- 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 129 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 $105.65 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 149 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 $64.93 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 297 reviewsIt was quite ok for one night, clean, bed comfy, heating fine. The lady manager was very friendly and very helpful and even gave us some cartons and tape for packing our cartons of stuff we wanted to freight from Timaru. She also let us extend our check out time. We were very grateful.ShirleyNew Zealand
- From $125.58 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 391 reviewsLocation was good, with a brief walk to the centre of Timaru. Also having a unit with a stovetop was great. When we arrived, there was a mix up in our booking and we were upgraded free of charge. Outstanding compliment to owners for doing this.de VriesNew Zealand
- From $75.16 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 328 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 $55.19 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 1,029 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 $100.80 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 909 reviewsThe location of this hotel was excellent being so central, and close to restaurants and Caroline Bay. The size of the room was good, and the king size bed was much appreciate although the mattress was a bit firm.DarrellNew Zealand
- From $148.74 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 304 reviewsLocation is fantastic being close to Caroline bay, the shops, bars and cafes. Room was clean and spacious and comfortable. Room had a balcony with a pleasant outlook.SeanNew Zealand
- From $125.58 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 391 reviewsLocation good for convenience with cafes, restaurants and the main shopping area all in walking distance. Caroline Bay right across the road which is lovely.RichardNew Zealand
- From $123.36 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 367 reviewsSpacious room even with a portacot which was great thank you. Great parking available and easy access to room, town and Caroline Bay.
GeoffreyNew Zealand - From $91.49 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 185 reviewsHad 3 beds for 4 people as often motels come with 2 double beds for 4 people. Nice location, close to penguins and Caroline Bay.
Tina travelsNew Zealand - 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 76 reviewsVery good location. Very nicely restored in a good complex. Close to everything. Beautifully presented. Overlooks Caroline Bay.JohnAustralia
- From $103.29 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 327 reviewsSo comfortable and in a great location close to Caroline Bay. Staff so helpful and friendly.CharleneNew Zealand
- From $90.90 per night7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 326 reviewsConvenient location on main road, close to Caroline Bay and city centre.CAMILIANew Zealand
- From $106.09 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 358 reviewsSound proofing is excellent, walking distance to Caroline BayReneeNew Zealand
- From $114.72 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 293 reviewsClose to Caroline Bay. Very clean and easy check in and out.LilyNew Zealand
- From $112.38 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 743 reviewsGreat view of Caroline Bay, easy walk to to shopping center.GeoffNew Zealand
- From $50.76 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 462 reviewsQuite cheap.
Erik WangNorway
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