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Timaru – 53 hotels and places to stay

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
    From
    US$87
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
    From
    US$75
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
    From
    US$110
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 910 reviews
    From
    US$97
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,065 reviews
    From
    US$61
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews
    From
    US$124
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
    From
    US$132
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 486 reviews
    From
    US$122
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
    From
    US$149
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
    From
    US$104
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
    From
    US$87
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 846 reviews
    From
    US$80
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
    From
    US$99
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
    From
    US$127
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 498 reviews
    From
    US$57
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews
    From
    US$127
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
    From
    US$113
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
    From
    US$96
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 325 reviews
    From
    US$128
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 925 reviews
    From
    US$114
    1 night, 2 adults

Most booked hotels in Timaru and surroundings in the past month

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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, 472 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 910 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Timaru

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 363 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$124.03 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 455 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 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 444 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.

    From US$128.81 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 925 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$128.23 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    Pleasant - 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$115.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 910 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews

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

    From US$94.42 per night
  • 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$64.11 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Timaru and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 498 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$114.24 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    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, 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 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$127.64 per night
  • 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.

Budget hotels in Timaru and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,234 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$85.10 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$89.12 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$103.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 562 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$99.08 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 182 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$104.33 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 638 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$137.26 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 21 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews

    April and Ian Clifford welcome you to Glenmark Holiday Park located just a 3-minute drive south from central Timaru and only an hour’s drive from the ski fields at Lake Tekapo.

    From US$53.04 per night

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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  • From US$94.42 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
    To our surprise we had a three bedroom house at the rear of the complex. Excellent accomodation, spacious, clean and well maintained. Motel is walking distance to Caroline Bay and there are a number of Hotels and Cafes close by. Staff were very helpfull on arrival.
    Guest review by
    Pete
    New Zealand
  • From US$114.24 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 498 reviews
    Lovely room with views of Caroline Bay, loved the cookie jars..too much. The spa was my highlight... especially once I discovered the lights, Gerald was polite and nice. Would definitely recommend and stay again
    Guest review by
    Marlene Winter
    New Zealand
  • From US$85.10 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,234 reviews
    Basic facilities but everything you needed and nothing you didn’t. Great access to Caroline Bay.
    Guest review by
    Jo
    New Zealand
  • From US$130.03 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 486 reviews
    Super friendly staff, and great location just 2 minutes walk from the Caroline Bay Park.
    Guest review by
    Ka wai
    Hong Kong
  • From US$128.23 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 925 reviews
    Location to Caroline Bay and town centre
    Guest review by
    (Roslyn) Sue
    New Zealand