What are the best places to stay in Timaru?

Some of the best places to stay in Timaru are near popular attractions like Caroline Bay Association , Heritage Place and Timaru - Little blue penguins , offering easy access to key sights and amenities.

What are the best family-friendly hotels in Timaru?

Families visiting Timaru often prefer hotels like Anchor Motel (from $47) , Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (from $105) and Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru (from $79) , which are well-known for their family-friendly features of spacious family rooms and child-friendly services.

What are the top hotels in Timaru near Caroline Bay Association?

Some of the top hotels in Timaru near Caroline Bay Association include Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge (from $122) , Panorama Motor Lodge (from $118) and Anchor Motel (from $47) , all offering easy access to Caroline Bay Association, making them ideal for visitors looking to explore the area.

Which hotels are the best hotels to stay at in Timaru?

Timaru has many popular hotels. Whether you're looking for a business stay or a vacation hotel, Anchor Motel (from $47) , Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (from $105) and The Fort Guesthouse Timaru (from $72) are best choices.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels in Timaru?

Anchor Motel (from $47) , The Grosvenor Hotel (from $95) and Bay City Motor Lodge (from $101) are pet-friendly. Take your pets with you during traveling.

What are the best hotels with a spa in Timaru?

Plan a peaceful trip? Spa can be a wonderful experience when traveling. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (from $105) , Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru (from $79) and Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge (from $122) provide highly rated spa services.

Which hotels in Timaru have the best breakfast?

Anchor Motel (from $47) , Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (from $105) and Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru (from $79) offer high-quality breakfast. Enjoy your wonderful journey with delicious breakfast!

What hotel deals are available in Timaru?

Trip.com offers multiple promotions and discounts all year round for both new users and loyal customers . Please check the promotions page to see what promotions are available now on Trip.com.

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7.9 (373 reviews)

The Fort Guesthouse Timaru ★★★

📍 66 Stafford Street First floor, Timaru Port, Timaru

"I booked a classic double room, which was very small and the cleanliness was so-so. This room type doesn't have a private toilet or shower; everything is shared. Because I was in a rush when booking, I didn't carefully read the details, and after checking in, I found it very inconvenient, so I had to make do for one night. I hope my failed booking experience can serve as a warning to others!"

1 night $58

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9.2 (53 reviews)

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge ★★★★

📍 95/99 King Street, Kensington, Timaru

"The room was spacious and the staff were very welcoming. Highly recommended!"

1 night $97

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7.0 (97 reviews)

Aaron Court Motel ★★★

📍 27 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru

"The location is next to the road, so there will be noise at night when cars pass by quickly and the houses here are generally not soundproofed. But if the room is near the parking lot, maybe it can be improved. Everything else is perfect, because there is a living room and an open kitchen, two bedrooms (one with a single bed and one with a double bed), a separate bathroom with dry and wet areas, and a hair dryer, which is a great deal"

1 night $53

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8.8 (53 reviews)

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge ★★★★

📍 6 Wai-Iti Road, Maori Hill, Timaru

"Clean room"

1 night $126

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8.4 (83 reviews)

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru ★★★★

📍 65-67 Evans Street, Waimataitai, Timaru

"Very happy with one night day."

1 night $74

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8.9 (70 reviews)

Aspen on King ★★★★

📍 51 King Street, Parkside, Timaru

"It's a very quiet place with a supermarket nearby. The staff are very friendly, and the rooms are very clean."

1 night $127

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7.7 (43 reviews)

Comfort Hotel Benvenue ★★★★

📍 16/22 Evans Street, SH1, Maori Hill, Timaru

"Everything was going great till we checked out but about 1 hour later they rang and said I left my jacket behind. I forgot that I left both my jackets in the wardrobe. So the cleaner who cleaned our room stole my macpac jacket and handed in my light one. They said it was not there. I knew it was and went to the room with the office person and the hanger for it was still there and knew it was taken. So watch out as they have a thief working there."

1 night $74

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8.3 (48 reviews)

Ashbury Park Motel ★★

📍 131 Evans Street, Waimataitai, Timaru

"Accommodation in the city, convenient, has a small kitchen, but the room does not keep sound, the sound of the car driving through all the time."

1 night $76

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8.2 (69 reviews)

Anchor Motel ★★★

📍 42 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru

"Excellent service attitude."

1 night $43

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Cedar Lodge Motel

"Good location and well maintained"

$97 Details ➡

Panorama Motor Lodge

"Nice room facing the Sunset Friendly staff very helpful Short walk to town centre 15 minutes walk to see free Penguin’s"

$103 Details ➡

The Coast Motel

"Room was vas very small for 3 Adults and 1 child. 1 queen bed was comfortable but that was in a small lounge/kitchenette. The other room was so small they basically put a cot bunk in there, we had to pull the mattress off the top bunk and laid it on the floor in the doorway. It was clean which was good the bathroom was definitely out of date. Bonus was that we were allowed a dog and great parking. We did not hear the traffic maybe because we were at the back close to the carpark. Thank goodness it was only a 1 night stay."

$85 Details ➡

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Fitzgerald on King

"My wife and I stayed in apartment 2 on the 27th November. We were pleasantly surprised by the immaculate condition of this apartment . The apartment looked as though it had just been refurbished and was ultra clean . The beds are very comfortable. The host was extremely helpful and pleasant. This motel is situated close to the CBD . We would definitely stay here again ."

$107 Details ➡

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Real traveler reviews of Timaru hotels

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Couple

The Fort Guesthouse Timaru ★★★

"Clean and comfortable stay With full equipped pantry/kitchen and free breakfast (cereals, milk, bread etc)"

★★★★★

2026-07-26

yaoguoh

Business traveler

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge ★★★★

"Very good, I will order next time"

★★★★★

2024-01-22

Guest User

Couple

Aaron Court Motel ★★★

"Very disappointing, cold, noisy, lack of maintenance and outdated. Though the manager did replace a portable heater immediately, when we told him the existing one was broken and dangerous. The bedroom had a window above the bed with a missing wedge for the handle to close up against, had to roll up some cardboard and jam in against the handle to close the window tightly to stop the cold breeze blowing in. Taps in bathroom and kitchen required maintenance. Bathroom cold tap would randomly start running slowly or full flow at times, including in the middle of the night even though it had been turned off tightly."

★★★★★

2025-07-09

qlzt2008

Family

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge ★★★★

"The service was terrible 👎 I will never consider this restaurant again."

★★☆☆☆

2025-03-27

Zh-yuy

Family

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru ★★★★

"This hotel is very good. It's also very good. It makes me amazed. The environment is not bad. The interior space is very large. It's like his name"

★★★★★

2025-01-11

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Family

Aspen on King ★★★★

"I was so happy to stay here. The owner was friendly. The kitchen and living room were spacious. There was even a bathtub, so I tried the spa, but I was too tired and fell asleep. There was an oven, so I could eat a Tomahawk steak. There were plenty of DVDs at the front desk, so it would be nice to watch a movie while having dinner."

★★★★★

2024-11-27

Aifeijiangaichiyingtao

Traveling with friends

Comfort Hotel Benvenue ★★★★

"The room is nice, but a bit retro"

★★★★★

2025-02-03

Shosang

Couple

Ashbury Park Motel ★★

"It's a decent motel. The staff were very polite; since there were no rooms available on the first floor, they upgraded me to a large room with three beds and even gave me a bottle of milk. They were also quite chatty. The room was simple, with a glass door, but there were no security concerns, so I felt perfectly safe sleeping there for the night."

★★★★★

2026-03-24

Anonymous User

Traveling with friends

Anchor Motel ★★★

"The place is big, but the facilities are too old!"

★★★★★

2026-05-15

Timaru travel info

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Power Plug & Voltage

230V/Type I

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Exchange Rate

1 USD ≈ 1.76 NZD

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Local Payment

Cards/Cash

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Connectivity

One NZ/Spark/2degrees

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Current Weather

Partly clear with showers

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Weekday Avg. Price	$131
Weekend Avg. Price	$132
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Timaru hotel FAQs

What are the best places to stay in Timaru?

Some of the best places to stay in Timaru are near popular attractions like Caroline Bay Association, Heritage Place and Timaru - Little blue penguins, offering easy access to key sights and amenities.
What are the best family-friendly hotels in Timaru?

Families visiting Timaru often prefer hotels like Anchor Motel (from $47), Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (from $105) and Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru (from $79), which are well-known for their family-friendly features of spacious family rooms and child-friendly services.
What are the top hotels in Timaru near Caroline Bay Association?

Some of the top hotels in Timaru near Caroline Bay Association include Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge (from $122), Panorama Motor Lodge (from $118) and Anchor Motel (from $47), all offering easy access to Caroline Bay Association, making them ideal for visitors looking to explore the area.
Which hotels are the best hotels to stay at in Timaru?

Timaru has many popular hotels. Whether you're looking for a business stay or a vacation hotel, Anchor Motel (from $47), Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (from $105) and The Fort Guesthouse Timaru (from $72) are best choices.
What are the best pet-friendly hotels in Timaru?

Anchor Motel (from $47), The Grosvenor Hotel (from $95) and Bay City Motor Lodge (from $101) are pet-friendly. Take your pets with you during traveling.
What are the best hotels with a spa in Timaru?

Plan a peaceful trip? Spa can be a wonderful experience when traveling. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (from $105), Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru (from $79) and Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge (from $122) provide highly rated spa services.
Which hotels in Timaru have the best breakfast?

Anchor Motel (from $47),Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (from $105) and Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru (from $79) offer high-quality breakfast. Enjoy your wonderful journey with delicious breakfast!
What hotel deals are available in Timaru?

Trip.com offers multiple promotions and discounts all year round for both new users and loyal customers . Please check the promotions page to see what promotions are available now on Trip.com.

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