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The Fort Timaru

Hotel in Timaru

Situated in Timaru, 1.3 km from Caroline Bay Beach, The Fort Timaru features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

G
Gilpin
From
United Kingdom
Great place. Very clean and good facilities for a weary cyclist.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
US$80.60
1 night, 2 adults

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Hotel in Timaru

Situated in Timaru, 700 metres from Caroline Bay Beach, Comfort Hotel Benvenue features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

G
Gautami
From
India
Lovely rooms with all the required facilities. The penguin beach was very close by. Recommended stay in Timaru!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
Price from
US$108.83
1 night, 2 adults

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.

R
Ru Ngahetau
From
New Zealand
Staff were friendly, room was luxurious, the elevator was cool and the restaurant downstairs had yummy food
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 916 reviews
Price from
US$95.81
1 night, 2 adults

Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park

Timaru

Offering full access to park facilities, Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park provides bright accommodation with balcony, toaster and electric kettle. Highfield Golf Course is a 3-minute drive away.

T
Tan
From
Malaysia
Laundry area and kitchen Also the ensuite bathroom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,066 reviews
Price from
US$60.46
1 night, 2 adults

Kingsdown Manor B&B Timaru

Timaru

Kingsdown Manor B&B Timaru is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Timaru, where guests can make the most of its seasonal outdoor swimming pool and garden.

k
ka chun
From
Hong Kong
The house host and the room are excellent! The host, Mel, provided us with excellent breakfast, recommendations on where we can go and she are also so nice to keep the door open for our late back after Little Blue Penguin observation in Timaru! Thanks Mel for the excellent service!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews
Price from
US$123.23
1 night, 2 adults

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Timaru

Situated 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.

J
Julie
From
Australia
Friendly staff, close to town centre. Very clean facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
Price from
US$131.14
1 night, 2 adults

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....

B
Ben
From
Italy
Excellent, very well managed by the owners.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 488 reviews
Price from
US$121.09
1 night, 2 adults

ASURE Ashley Motor Lodge

Timaru

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge offers apartment-style accommodation just 3 minutes’ drive from Timaru town centre. Free cable TV and free WiFi is provided.

J
Jean
From
Australia
We had a 2 bedroom apartment, in the first floor, with local views. The beds were comfortable with hotel quality bedding. There was a well equiped kitchen and bathroom with a spa bath and separate shower. The living area had 2 large comfy sofas. Really lovely spaces. Parking close to room. On the main road out of town, excellent location for us as close to the hospital, botanic gardens and the centre of town but the other end of town from the beach. Host friendly, professional and helpful. We will stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
Price from
US$148.11
1 night, 2 adults

2 bedroom Apartment@Boutique Barn House Farm Stay

Timaru

Set in Timaru in the Canterbury region, 2 bedroom Apartment@Boutique Barn House Farm Stay offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features garden views.

S
Samantha
From
New Zealand
Nice little house for a short stay. Absolutely perfect for what we needed. Host was very friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
US$85.91
1 night, 2 adults

Hadlow Sunrise Retreat

Timaru

Situated in Timaru in the Canterbury region, Hadlow Sunrise Retreat features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This bed and breakfast provides a garden.

S
Sook Yin
From
Malaysia
Lovely host. Cosy place and there is cat. The surroundings view is superb. You able to see the snow mountain and sea right in front of the street of the house.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
Price from
US$54.09
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 916 reviews

Budget hotels in Timaru and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews

    Situated in Timaru, 700 metres from Caroline Bay Beach, Comfort Hotel Benvenue features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    From US$120.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 927 reviews

    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.

    From US$124.39 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

    Located within less than 1 km of Caroline Bay Beach in Timaru, The Ocean Breeze CBD provides accommodation with seating area.

    From US$114.55 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews

    The Coast Motel offers 11 rooms (serviced daily) to cater for singles, couples, families and business travellers.

    From US$93.73 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Cbay 2 bedroom Suite features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around less than 1 km from Caroline Bay Beach.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews

    Aaron Court Motel is located in Timaru, 2 hours' drive from Christchurch and Dunedin. Free WiFi is provided and all rooms have freeview TV.

    From US$63.64 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,236 reviews

    Blue Dolphin Motel is a 5-minute walk from Timaru’s town centre and a 5-minute drive from Timaru Bus Depot. All units have a full kitchen and an open plan living area.

    From US$86.78 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews

    Anchor Motel & Timaru Backpackers offers self-contained accommodation just 5 minutes’ walk from Caroline Bay Beach.

    From US$91.64 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Timaru

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews

    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.

    From US$119.88 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews

    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.

    From US$132.37 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 916 reviews

    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.

    From US$101.80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

    Located in Timaru, 1.1 km from Caroline Bay Beach, The Magnolia Villa CBD has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access.

    From US$114.55 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews

    Situated in Timaru and only less than 1 km from Caroline Bay Beach, The Sanctuary & Spa Plus FREE Breakfast features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$113.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 564 reviews

    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.

    From US$92.57 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Timaru and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews

    Located in Timaru in the Canterbury region, BARNES STREET BNB has a garden. This apartment provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi.

    From US$101.25 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Location and luxury in Timaru provides accommodation with a garden, around 700 metres from Caroline Bay Beach.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

    Set in Timaru and only 500 metres from Caroline Bay Beach, Beauty on The Bay - Best location in Timaru! offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

    Situated in Timaru, within 600 metres of Caroline Bay Beach, Art Deco Beauty on The Bay Hill offers accommodation with air conditioning.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

    Located in Timaru in the Canterbury region, with Caroline Bay Beach nearby, Nelson Heights Bed & Breakfast provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

    Situated in Timaru and with Caroline Bay Beach reachable within 1 km, Stay Timaru features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Matildas Apartment is set in Timaru. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.1 km from Caroline Bay Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Located in Timaru in the Canterbury region, Cottage on Matilda has a garden.

What guests said about Timaru:

  • 10.0

    Timaru is a delightful town set in mid Canterbury, and is...

    Timaru is a delightful town set in mid Canterbury, and is strategically located so one can enjoy day trips inland. The town itself is prosperous. Caroline Bay is a delight, and has been developed to be a destination for families in particular. There are a range of eateries to cater for different tastes and pockets! An interesting range of cultural attractions worth viewing too.
    Guest review by
    Mark
    New Zealand
  • 8.0

    A pleasant town to visit with good restaurants and boutique...

    A pleasant town to visit with good restaurants and boutique shops. The Thai Sukhothai restaurant is one of the best in New Zealand. Bustling port exporting logs, cement and seafood. Good beaches are a runaway hit with young families.
    Guest review by
    Correia
  • 10.0

    Timaru is big enough to have a variety of shopping and...

    Timaru is big enough to have a variety of shopping and things to do, especially if you are a first-time visitor. I go there occasionally for my work, but I enjoy walking around the central business area to look at the old buildings and long established businesses. There is a somewhat "comfortable/established" air about the place, that would have me happily relocating to live and work there permanently if my circumstances were different. The natural features of the countryside, wild eastern beaches and mountain foothills are all available with a hour or so by car. Worth exploring!
    Guest review by
    Jones
    New Zealand
  • 10.0

    The first thing I want to mention is the Tesla charging...

    The first thing I want to mention is the Tesla charging station. There is several charging terminals in Timaru which is very important for traveling in South Island by electric cars. We didn’t see penguins , seals and sea lions in Timaru because we didn’t have enough time to stay there and not very lucky. The sand in Caroline bay beach is very soft and clear. If you can come in summer, you can enjoy the beach walk and may luckily see penguins and seals in the evening on the beach.
    Guest review by
    Cathy
  • 10.0

    We had a lovely time and being in timaru it is the starting...

    We had a lovely time and being in timaru it is the starting point to other places close by oamaru dunedin Queenstown wanaka the beautiful pools in tekapo mount cook and so many adventures along the way oh and don't forget to visit the rainbow lolly factory in oamaru
    Guest review by
    Cherie
    New Zealand
  • 8.0

    The sculpture park was beautiful - very interesting to walk...

    The sculpture park was beautiful - very interesting to walk around. We went to try and see the blue penguins at night but only one came ashore! The people in in the information centre were extremely helpful.
    Guest review by
    Tracy
    Australia

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
    The location is exceptional, overlooking the Sound Shell, Carnival and Caroline Bay. We literally could open the window and sit to hear and watch the concerts from the lounge. In the morning our son could see when the merry-go-round and other rides started up. We could walk across the road to enjoy the festivities, then walk back when needing a break.
    Guest review by
    Alice
    New Zealand
  • From US$101.80 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 916 reviews
    Free parking available in front of the hotel, quiet room (except noise from the neighbours who don't know slamming the doors disturbs the others). Friendly host at the reception, proximity to timaru's blue penguins colony.
    Guest review by
    Jean
    New Zealand
  • From US$86.78 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,236 reviews
    quiet despite by a very busy road separate bedroom excellent room service famous bakery across the road good heating for room kitchen and dining area very good close to the swimming pool and Caroline Bay gardens
    Guest review by
    david
    New Zealand
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
    Excellent location, clean and spacious particularly compared to a motel room. Good size when have kids, and so close to pool and Caroline Bay.
    Guest review by
    Dermody
    New Zealand
  • From US$63.64 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews
    The location is great, walking distance to Caroline Bay and there is also a supermarket close by too.
    Guest review by
    Vicky
    New Zealand