Hotels in Timaru

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A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A sign welcoming to SEA BREEZE with a NO VACANCY message.
A round mirror reflecting a view of a beach and ocean, with two framed photographs on the wall.

1. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
Timaru Central
$121
$139 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Sea Breeze
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.
A balcony with a table and chairs, large sliding glass doors, and a clear view of the surrounding area.
A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, black leather sofa, and a TV in a built-in cabinet.

2. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Parkside
$101
$116 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A modern hotel with a reception area, multiple floors, and a sign advertising various amenities like executive suites, family units, and free WiFi.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

3. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Maori Hill
$123
$142 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
A bar area with wooden flooring, a curved bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A hotel lobby with wooden doors, a glass table with a vase of flowers, and a colorful wall unit.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window, and a picture on the wall.
A gaming area with a large screen, comfortable seating, and slot machines.

4. The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
Timaru Central
$86
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
The Grosvenor
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with palm trees and a clear view of the sea.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a painting of a forest.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

5. Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
Timaru Central
$101
$116 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Panorama Motor Lodge
A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a small table with a bowl.

6. Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
Waimataitai
$78
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Ashbury Park Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street.
A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.
A covered garden area with a central fountain, surrounded by benches and well-maintained hedges.
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

7. Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
Maori Hill
$98
$113 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Bay City Motor Lodge
A room with a leather sofa, sheer curtains, and a view of a balcony.
A modern office space with two transparent chairs and a black desk.
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a central island, dark cabinetry, and a stainless steel range hood.

8. Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
Maori Hill
$103
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Harbour View Motel
A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed with a patterned pillow, and a chair.
A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern apartment with a living room, dining area, and kitchen.

9. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Kensington
$113
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Coastal Ridge Apartments
A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a dining table with chairs and a black leather sofa with orange cushions. A framed picture hangs on the wall.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a small refrigerator.
A room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a leather sofa, and a window with curtains.

10. Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
Kensington
$90
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Cedar Lodge Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.
A parking lot with a building in the background.
A balcony with a glass table and metal chairs, overlooking a parking area and trees.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

11. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Waimataitai
$74
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.
A view from a window with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and distant buildings.
A table with a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses.
A coastal residential area with houses, a sandy beach, and people engaging in water activities.

12. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
Maori Hill
$104
$119 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Baywatch Motor Lodge
A conference room with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern waiting area with comfortable seating, large windows, and a reception desk.
A reception area with a glass desk, a vase with flowers, and a sign reading "Comfort Hotel".
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view.

13. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Maori Hill
$65
$75 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a window with curtains.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets.
A hotel room with a large bed, two leather chairs, a balcony with a view of buildings and greenery.

14. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Kensington
$100
$115 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.
A hallway with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a sign indicating a meeting room.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench by the window, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and toilet.
A modern kitchen with a wooden table, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

15. The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
Timaru Central
$68
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
The Fort. Timaru
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.
A two-story hotel with a sign advertising 3D air conditioning and a view of the sky.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a round table, a brick wall, and a glass door leading to a parking lot.

16. Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
Parkside
$116
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Aspen on King Motel
A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.
A modern living room with black leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A motel with a blue and green facade, a red and white awning, and a staircase leading to a balcony.
A balcony with metal chairs and tables, a glass door, and a blue and white building facade.

17. Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
Parkside
$115
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Fitzgerald on King
A neatly made bed with patterned bedding and a dark-colored pillow.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and cabinets.
A small, compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a television, and a patterned rug.
A motel sign with a 'No Vacancy' notice, a digital TV service sign, and a price range for rooms.

18. Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
Maori Hill
$52
$60 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Aaron Court Motel
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A two-story building with large windows and a flat roof. There are several chairs outside the building, and a car is parked in the driveway.
A motel sign with a lighthouse logo, indicating it is The Coast Motel, and a digital display stating no vacancy.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

19. The Coast Motel

The Coast Motel
Maori Hill
$88
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Coast Motel
A compact kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a stove. There are two bar stools and a dining table.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a seating area with a coffee table, and a television.
A compact hotel room with a sofa, a small dining table, a coffee table, and a kitchenette.

20. Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
Maori Hill
$74
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Anchor Motel
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Top neighborhoods in Timaru

A coastal city with a beach, a port with ships, and industrial buildings.

Timaru Central

The Timaru Central neighborhood offers attractions such as South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.

Maori Hill

The Maori Hill neighborhood has lots to see including Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park.

A garden with a fountain, benches, and a statue.
Photo by Paolo Corrales
A vibrant red peony flower with yellow stamens, surrounded by lush green foliage.
Photo by Paolo Corrales
A sculpture of a cat's head on a pedestal in a park with a bridge and trees in the background.
Photo by Paolo Corrales

Timaru Port

The Timaru Port neighborhood offers attractions such as Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

West End

Timaru's West End neighborhood offers attractions including Botanic Gardens.

Top landmarks in Timaru

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

9.0/10 (52 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden— just one of the monuments in Timaru Port.
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Caroline Bay Beach

9.0/10 (155 reviews)
If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Caroline Bay Beach, located 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Timaru. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Dashing Rocks Beach located nearby.
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South Canterbury Museum

8.6/10 (19 reviews)
South Canterbury Museum is just one of the attractions in Timaru Central, Timaru so you might want to stop by during your trip. If you want to experience more of the culture Timaru has to offer, head to Caroline Bay Beach, Timaru Public Hospital, and Timaru Lighthouse.
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Timaru Lighthouse

8.8/10 (19 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Timaru Lighthouse— just one of the monuments in Maori Hill.
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Ashbury Park

8.0/10 (18 reviews)
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Ashbury Park in Waimataitai. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Botanical Gardens, both nearby.
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Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge in Washdyke. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Ashbury Park and Botanical Gardens, both nearby.
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DB Brewery

8.4/10 (31 reviews)
If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at DB Brewery in Washdyke. If you want to see more of the museums in Timaru, South Canterbury Museum isn't far either.
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Patiti Point

7.8/10 (8 reviews)
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Patiti Point in Kensington. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Botanical Gardens, just a short walk away.
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Learn more about Timaru

Timaru is well-known for its attractions such as South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach. This welcoming city has something for everyone including bars as well as sights like Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park. All are within a rural setting.

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A coastal city with a beach, port, and industrial area.

Check out reviews of Timaru hotels guests love

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great place, very welcoming. Reception gave a map to help us plan our trip south the next day which was very useful. Oh, and within walking distance of penguin nesting across the park."
Stephen 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent"
craig 3-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Well above expectations. Great to have 2 separate bedrooms. Very spacious unit. Highly recommend."
Petra 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice villa with plenty of room and beds. Would happily book there again. And very reasonably priced."
Nicola 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Baywatch Motor Lodge
The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, lovely modern and clean room with friendly staff"
Debbie 1-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
The Sea Breeze
Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

8/10 Good
"All good"
Helen 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely for solo travellor"
Frances 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Anchor Motel
Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, great view from top floor and nice to be close to mai centre."
Warren 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Bay City Motor Lodge
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

8/10 Good
"Beds comfortable, beautiful crisp white sheets, linen clean. Nice shower pressure and hot, the room was tired looking, but very clean. Could have done with a small dining table to eat at but this wasn't the end of the world as there was a wee coffee table. The rooms were clean and tidy, but the walls could have done with a wipe down, to remove some marks, as it made the place look tired."
Liz 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Aaron Court Motel

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers like in Timaru?
Guests like Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru, Aaron Court Motel and The Grosvenor.
Where can I find free parking at my hotel in Timaru?
Park your car for free at these properties: Baywatch Motor Lodge and The Sanctuary Beach Side.
Can I book refundable accommodations in Timaru?
If you want the flexibility to change your travel plans to Timaru, most accommodations provide refundable* rates you can book. You can find these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in Timaru if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?
If you're looking for a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 5 vacation homes. In addition, you can choose from 6 apartments.
What will the weather in Timaru be like during my trip?
The warmest months in Timaru are usually February and January with an average temp of 45°F. July and August are the chilliest months when the average temp is 27°F. The rainiest months are May and September.
Why should I book my Timaru hotel through Hotels.com?
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