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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.

D
Dean
From
New Zealand
Was in a great part of town for us - close to lots of things we wanted to do. Was clean and very comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews
Price from
US$84.98
1 night, 2 adults

Stay Timaru

Hotel in Timaru

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...

J
Josef
From
Switzerland
very friendly manager, clean, quiet, well furnished, totally recommendable, the best place far & wide
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$72.85
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.

S
Sarah
From
United Kingdom
Brilliant location and the staff was excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
Price from
US$106.47
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, 892 reviews
Price from
US$93.74
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.

R
Rebecca
From
New Zealand
Super family friendly and all facilities well looked after. I loved that cooking areas overlooked kids play areas. Staff very helpful and friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,051 reviews
Price from
US$62.27
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, 171 reviews
Price from
US$120.57
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$132.40
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....

J
John Dafydd
From
Denmark
Nice clean motel with a partial view towards the bay. Rooms were modern and the family 2 bed was quite big. Staff were friendly. There was a car charging port available at no charge, which was really appreciated.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 491 reviews
Price from
US$118.47
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.

C
Chaim
From
Israel
The host was very friendly and obliging and the room was nicely furnished and very spacious and comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
Price from
US$144.91
1 night, 2 adults

Seaside Retreat

Timaru

Situated in the vicinty of Caroline Bay Beach in Timaru, Seaside Retreat is a holiday home, which features a private beach area and garden.

D
David
From
United States
This is a superb cottage close to one of the beaches in Timaru. The cottage is very well appointed, very spacious, and has everything we needed. The location is excellent, with a great sea view, and sunrise views, and it is very quiet and peaceful. We especially enjoyed the excellent shower and the fireplace!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$106.98
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 892 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Timaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 33 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, 40 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, 157 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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 447 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 45 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, 139 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 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 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.

Budget hotels in Timaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 472 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$118.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 915 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$113.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 892 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$93.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews

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

From US$91.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 38 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, 452 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$62.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,226 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$84.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews

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

From US$67.87 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Timaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 447 reviews

Set in Timaru, 600 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 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 26 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$100.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 571 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$90.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews

Situated just 5 minutes’ drive from Timaru town centre, Ashbury Park Motel offers spacious apartments with cooking facilities and free Wi-Fi.

From US$101.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Located in Timaru in the Canterbury region, ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge features a garden. It is situated 2.5 km from Caroline Bay Beach and provides luggage storage space.

From US$139.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 616 reviews

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.

From US$116.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews

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.

From US$135.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Affordable Entire Apartment is located in Timaru. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.8 km from Caroline Bay Beach, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi.

What guests said about Timaru:

10

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

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

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

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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From US$93.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 892 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 447 reviews
Excellent facilities and having air-con helped to keep the room comfortable. The location is great and within walking distance to Caroline Bay and the town centre and close to supermarkets.
Guest review by
WMfromNZ
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 491 reviews
Great location across the road from Caroline Bay. The rooms were very spacious, loved having a good amount of room to put suitcases. Staff were very helpful and friendly
Guest review by
Joanne
New Zealand
From US$113.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 915 reviews
Great location for walking to Caroline Bay and nice restaurants at the top of the bay.
Guest review by
Judith
New Zealand
From US$62.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews
Great for a cheaper family stay. Close to caroline bay
Guest review by
jim
New Zealand