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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.

J
John
From
Australia
Easy non contactless access any queries were answered promptly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
Price from
US$87.14
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.

T
TonyLouise
From
Australia
Great location, fabulous room, very friendly staff, highly recommend 👌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
Price from
US$109.18
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.

V
Valeria
From
Hungary
Friendly and helpful stuff, comfotable bed, clean room,easy check-in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 876 reviews
Price from
US$96.12
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
Tracey
From
Australia
Central to town rooms were lovely and clean and comfy. Shared kitchen facilities were excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,044 reviews
Price from
US$63.85
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.

J
John Broome
From
Canada
We stayed in a large room with a view of the sea. Very clean with a comfortable bed. The rooms are part of a converted church complex in the country. What stands out is the real B&B breakfast served to you in a dining room. The host is friendly and accommodating. There are good restaurants, about 10 minutes' drive in Timaru.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Price from
US$123.64
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.

R
Ryan
From
United Kingdom
Parking was great outside the room. Beautiful rooms, super clean, great place. Lovely staff very welcoming. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews
Price from
US$138.18
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....

D
David
From
United Kingdom
The location was perfect, overlooking the bay and park. Also just a ten minute walk from the Blue-eyed penguins. Ample parking and easy to find, just off the main highway. Sandra, our host was brilliant, so informative, told us all the things to do and see in Omaru and beyond. Could not have asked for more.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 505 reviews
Price from
US$121.49
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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
Price from
US$148.60
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.

F
Fiona
From
New Zealand
So clean and modern with all the bits we needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$109.71
1 night, 2 adults

Beach Bungalow

Timaru

Beach Bungalow is a recently renovated holiday home in Timaru, near Caroline Bay Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

Z
Zofia
From
Australia
Great. Well equipped kitchen and everything very comfy and spacious. Great setting and location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$103.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 876 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Timaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 359 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$123.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 479 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.

From US$130.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 475 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$121.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 916 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$116.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

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

From US$145.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 876 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$118.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 307 reviews

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

From US$94.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Cbay Executive Accommodation is set in Timaru. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Budget hotels in Timaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 460 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$63.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,223 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$87.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews

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

From US$69.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 572 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$98.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 171 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$103.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 599 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$116.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

Just a 5-minute drive from Phar Lap Raceway at Washdyke, Northpark Motel offers free Wi-Fi and an onsite bar and restaurant. All guest rooms feature a fridge and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

From US$98.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

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

Best hotels with breakfast in Timaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 542 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$161.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Situated just 2.3 km from Caroline Bay Beach, The Park on Wai-iti provides accommodation in Timaru with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as luggage storage space.

From US$161.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 44 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, 164 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.

From US$141.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 133 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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

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

What guests said about Timaru:

10

Nice town and went to Caroline Bay annual Christmas carnival...

Nice town and went to Caroline Bay annual Christmas carnival which was expensive as carnivals are but was packed with people and families. Lots of bars and restaurants too. Clean town. Not far to get to anything.
Guest review by
paddy
New Zealand
10

The town looks more developed than we visited Timaru 53...

The town looks more developed than we visited Timaru 53 years ago. Thought the development was far more progressive than Dunedin where we lived between 1970 and 1973. Enjoyed visiting the Art Gallery and the beach
Guest review by
Govindasamy
Australia
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

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From US$118.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 876 reviews
Was very nice and relaxing peaceful, the staff were lovely and very accommodating. Beautiful hotel very cosy and warm, we loved the old lift too. The rooms have been renovated to a very high standard, we enjoyed our stay here. I look forward to visiting the restaurant and bar, sometime again when I am in Timaru again. Not too far from many local attractions, like Caroline bay and the town too
Guest review by
Tania Broadley
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Location was great, very close to Caroline Bay and also a short walk to nearby eateries. Very well presented apartment with large bathroom. No kitchen but fridge and kettle, I didn’t want to cook so sufficient for my needs. Off street parking available, recommend this apartment if you are seeking something central in Timaru
Guest review by
Pamela
New Zealand
From US$130.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews
Very friendly staff, great suggestions and friendly tips for our stay. Perfect location for shops, bars, and food, close to Caroline Bay. Modern facilities with comfy beds, big TV, fresh milk, air con, spa bath and great shower. The spa helped sooth the body after a long motorcycle trip.
Guest review by
Shhmule
New Zealand
From US$153.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews
Best hotel in timaru hands down very clean very spacious and the hosts are extremely welcoming and friendly and there’s a free guest laundry to top it off! Will definitely be staying here again on future visits 10/10
Guest review by
Mark
Australia
From US$79.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 947 reviews
Convenience to walk to town and Caroline Bay Very comfortable tidy apartment with all facilities, free parking, for overnight stay in Timaru
Guest review by
Patricia (Tish)
New Zealand