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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.

7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
943 reviews
Price from£81.13per night
Fitzgerald on King, hotel in Timaru

Boasting apartments with free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped kitchen, Fitzgerald on King is a 5-minute drive from Caroline Bay. Free on-site parking is available.

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
300 reviews
Price from£105.99per night
Bay City Motor Lodge, hotel in Timaru

Set in Timaru, 700 metres from Caroline Bay Beach, Bay City Motor Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star motel offers luggage storage space.

8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
316 reviews
Price from£83.14per night
Stay Timaru, hotel in Timaru

Situated in Timaru and with Caroline Bay Beach reachable within 1.1 km, Stay Timaru features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
129 reviews
Price from£55.58per night
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru, hotel in Timaru

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.

8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
431 reviews
Price from£74.25per night
Terrace Apartment, hotel in Timaru

Set in Timaru and only 600 metres from Caroline Bay Beach, Terrace Apartment offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
128 reviews
Price from£118.77per night
Aspen on King, hotel in 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.

8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
684 reviews
Price from£87.30per night
Cedar Lodge Motel, hotel in 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.

9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
271 reviews
Price from£88.51per night
Panorama Motor Lodge, hotel in Timaru

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.

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
294 reviews
Price from£93.12per night
Harbour View Motel, hotel in Timaru

Harbour View Motel is a modern complex centrally located 500 metres from Timaru CBD and 100 metres from beautiful Caroline Bay. Free parking and free limited WiFi is provided.

8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
348 reviews
Price from£85.39per night
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What guests said about Timaru:

  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Leslie
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Patton
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 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 Lautour
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    We didn't know what to expect of Timaru, but it surpassed...

    We didn't know what to expect of Timaru, but it surpassed our expectations, with good shops, nice streets and good restaurants to be found. Would particularly recommend the Old Bank Bar and Grill, which serves the most wonderful food. We had the roast-of-the-day there, and it was the best roast beef and vegetables we'd tasted anywhere in a restaurant! Pricing VERY reasonable, and they actually have a "seniors" menu, which is even cheaper and acknowledges that older people often don't want as big a helping as younger people. We also dined in a Thai restaurant in the middle of town, which was OK. Very nice atmosphere! There is quite a large branch of the Farmer's Dept store there, which is well stocked and has, typically for Farmer's, very pleasant, helpful staff.
    Jantzen
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Such a pretty town with lots of free things to do.

    Such a pretty town with lots of free things to do. If you are there in the right season, pop down to Caroline Bay near the port and see the little blue penguins come in at dusk, The rose gardens by the piazza are pretty and the whole area by Caroline bay is beautiful. I enjoyed my walks to dashing rocks and especially Tuhawaiki point Jack's lighthouse. If you are energetic I later found out you can walk or cycle there from town. Botanical gardens are also worth a visit, as is Centennial park. I also spent a couple of hours looking at everything in Te ana Māori Rock art centre, so thought it was worth the $20 admission. Zest was a great place for dinner or lunch - oaty caramel slice is divine! Cappadocia Turkish kitchen served us great meals, we dined in and the service was superb! I was also glad I made the trip to Denheath Desserts factory and purchased some fresh custard squares, they were a delicious treat and the staff delightfully friendly. I truly enjoyed my stay in Timaru - a full 5 stars from me!
    Sharon
    New Zealand
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    A daylight town only. Very quiet at night.

    A daylight town only. Very quiet at night. Beautiful views of the Southern Alps with near views of so many green spaces. Caroline bay lovely. Main Street quiet. Conservative and calm. Did I mention quiet.
    Jamie
    Australia

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Timaru

  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 128 reviews
    The 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 Gray
    Australia
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 157 reviews
    The 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.
    Beryl
    United Kingdom
  • From £52.26 per night
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 295 reviews
    The staff were great. It's handy to Caroline Bay ... walking distance. The complex was built around the 70's but is clean, well maintained, beautifulyy sunsoaked and in good condition. Some units have garaging underneath which is a bonus. Even though it is right next to the main road, our units was surprisingly very quiet. Would highly recommend this accomodation.
    Te Hurinui
    New Zealand
  • From £142.49 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 348 reviews
    Great location across the street from Caroline Bay. Very friendly staff at the front desk arranged for us to have a room with a view for a two-night stay. The room was clean and spacious -- we were delighted to see a separate living room and kitchenette separated from the bedroom with a door.
    Irene
    United States
  • From £133.85 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 383 reviews
    Location 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 Vries
    New Zealand
  • From £64.14 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 200 reviews
    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.
    Mark
    United States
  • From £94.54 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 357 reviews
    The room was tidy and had been modernised. There were no kitchen facilities, but that didn't bother us as we didn't plan to cook in the room. The Hotel was near Caroline Bay and wasn't far to drive into the city for dinner.
    Nathan
    New Zealand
  • From £46.22 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 446 reviews
    - atmosphere in the old building is nice - self service check-in - bathrooms were clean - big clean kitchen including oatmeal breakfast and coffee/tea - although overrated, it was one of the cheapest options in timaru
    Johannes
    Germany
  • From £95.78 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 294 reviews
    Location 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.
    Sean
    New Zealand
  • From £94.54 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 357 reviews
    Spacious room even with a portacot which was great thank you. Great parking available and easy access to room, town and Caroline Bay.
    Geoffrey
    New Zealand
  • From £190.03 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 343 reviews
    Very clean and comfortable and pet friendly. Was able to bring my elderly rabbit who I didn't want to leave at home. Friendly host.
    Susan
    New Zealand
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 184 reviews
    Had 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 travels
    New Zealand
  • From £59.38 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 960 reviews
    Lovely and clean. A very comfortable motel. Handy to the Caroline Bay and down town Timaru.
    AlisonF
    New Zealand
  • From £59.38 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 960 reviews
    Hotel older style ,but everything worked,and comfortable. close to all eateries and town.
    Robert
    New Zealand
  • From £73.16 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 328 reviews
    Very tidy. Less than 5 minute walk to town and across the road from Caroline bay.
    Marlina
    New Zealand
  • From £133.85 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 383 reviews
    close to Caroline Bay , where we were paddling . On the ground floor
    M
    Margaret
    New Zealand
  • From £90.45 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 727 reviews
    Great view of Caroline Bay, easy walk to to shopping center.
    Geoff
    New Zealand
  • From £95.02 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 316 reviews
    Spacious accommodation overlooking Caroline Bay. Recently
    Wendy
    United Kingdom
  • From £142.49 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 348 reviews
    Close enough to walk to Caroline Bay and town.
    Sharee Berry
    New Zealand
  • From £100.80 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 936 reviews
    Great to stay in a pet friendly hotel.
    Heather
    New Zealand