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Top 5 hotels near South Canterbury Museum at a glance

The Sea Breeze — 2-star hotel in Timaru Central, 0.6 km from South Canterbury Museum. Guest rating: 9.8/10 — Exceptional.
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge — 3-star hotel in Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
Coastal Ridge Apartments — 3.5-star hotel in Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum. Guest rating: 9.6/10 — Exceptional.
Baywatch Motor Lodge — 4-star hotel in Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.
Ashbury Park Motel — 4-star hotel in Waimataitai, 2 km from South Canterbury Museum. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.

Where to stay near South Canterbury Museum?

A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.

A sign welcoming to SEA BREEZE with a NO VACANCY message.

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A round mirror reflecting a view of a beach and ocean, with two framed photographs on the wall.

The Sea Breeze

Timaru Central, 0.6 km from South Canterbury Museum

Sandra

$126

$145 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two leather chairs, a balcony with a view of buildings and greenery.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets.

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Judy and Jerry

$100

$115 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

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.

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

MOSES

$104

$120 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.

A table with a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses.

A view from a window with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and distant buildings.

A patio with a bench and potted plants, overlooking a beach and ocean.

Baywatch Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Harriet

$114

$131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 motel sign indicating a vacancy, with an entrance via Pringle St.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Ashbury Park Motel

Waimataitai, 2 km from South Canterbury Museum

Kelly

$92

$106 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.

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 conference room with a wooden table and black chairs, two pendant lights, a door, and a window with a view of a building.

A hallway with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a sign indicating a meeting room.

The Fort. Timaru

Timaru Central, 0.4 km from South Canterbury Museum

Geraldine

$71

$81 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, 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.

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 0.9 km from South Canterbury Museum

Peter

$129

$148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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.

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Parkside, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Colleen

$102

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a small refrigerator.

A dining area with a black table, white chairs, a framed picture on the wall, and a kitchen in the background.

A room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a leather sofa, and a window with curtains.

Cedar Lodge Motel

Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Lisa

$94

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with palm trees and a clear view of the sea.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a painting of a forest.

A modern room with a large window, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Panorama Motor Lodge

Timaru Central, 0.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Kylie

$105

$121 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a TV, two leather chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

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.

Aspen on King Motel

Parkside, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Kate

$99

$114 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.

A balcony with metal chairs and tables, a glass door, and a blue and white building facade.

A modern living room with black leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, a white pillow, and a yellow accent pillow. There is a small bedside table with a lamp and a folded towel on it.

Fitzgerald on King

Parkside, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Paul

$98

$113 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

A two-story building with a green roof and a covered porch, located at a street corner with a clear blue sky and scattered clouds.

A parking lot with a building in the background.

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Waimataitai, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

robert

$78

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A compact kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a stove. There are two bar stools and a dining table.

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.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

Anchor Motel

Maori Hill, 1.4 km from South Canterbury Museum

Symon

$61

$70 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A bar area with wooden flooring, a curved bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A historic building with arched windows and a classic facade, likely a hotel, with a well-lit street in front.

A gaming area with a large screen, comfortable seating, and slot machines.

A hotel lobby with wooden doors, a glass table with a vase of flowers, and a colorful wall unit.

The Grosvenor

Timaru Central, 0.3 km from South Canterbury Museum

Ants

$90

$103 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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 modern building with a flat facade, a small garden area with rocks and plants, and a parking lot with a white car.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance.

Harbour View Motel

Maori Hill, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum

theresa

$108

$124 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A conference room with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

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.

A modern waiting area with comfortable seating, large windows, and a reception desk.

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Jude

$81

$94 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a television in the adjacent room.

A compact living space with a red sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, a kitchenette, and a small bed.

A staircase with wooden railings leading to an upper floor, a patterned armchair, and a red sofa in a room with a window.

A residential building with a green roof, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

Blue Dolphin Motel

Maori Hill, 1.3 km from South Canterbury Museum

Barbara

$71

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

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.

The Coast Motel

Maori Hill, 1.2 km from South Canterbury Museum

Gloria

$88

$101 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street.

A large, two-story brick building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a porch.

A covered garden area with a central fountain, surrounded by benches and well-maintained hedges.

A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.

Bay City Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Nick

$92

$105 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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Compare popular hotels close to South Canterbury Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Sea Breeze	9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 181 reviews	View
Coastal Ridge Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 109 reviews	View
Baywatch Motor Lodge	8.8 Excellent 131 reviews	View
Ashbury Park Motel	8.6 Excellent 308 reviews	View

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