Best Timaru Hotels
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1. Anchor Motel
• Rooms start at CAD 59 per night, with a 8.1/10 rating from 57 reviews.
• Maori Park is just 0.29 km away
2. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
• Rooms available from CAD 124 to CAD 222 per night. Rated 8.3/10 based on 77 reviews.
• Ideally located near Ashbury Park, just 0.33 km away
3. The Fort Guesthouse Timaru
• Standard room rates range from CAD 94 to CAD 261. Currently rated 7.9/10 from 4 guest reviews.
• Knight MMA is just 0.17 km away
4. Asure Avenue Motor Lodge
• This hotel offers excellent value with prices from CAD 170, and a consistent rating of 9.1/10 based on 74 reviews.
• Provides access to Golf course, Private parking, and Luggage storage.
5. The Grosvenor Hotel
• Starting around CAD 142. Guests have rated it 7.9/10 stars, based on 114 reviews.
• Guests have access to Private parking, and can also enjoy Luggage storage and Bar on-site.
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Hotels in Timaru Port,Timaru
"Checked in in the middle of the night, sometimes did not book in advance, other rooms in the middle of the night were closed, these two, very good, buffet breakfast is also very good, do your own food."
Good
4 reviews
7.9/10
1 night
From CAD 66
78
Hotels in Parkside,Timaru
"At first we made a mistake in the room, the front desk personally took us to the room, wrong her, the service attitude is really good, so warm, really a little sorry, but thank you! The room is large and there is a yard, because it is too cold to sit, the room does not have air conditioning, but there is a heater, and the efficiency is very high, recommended"
Great
74 reviews
9.1/10
1 night
From CAD 150
87
Hotels in Timaru
"Nice room, it was exactly like the pictures and description. Price performance value was good, they turned the heater on before arrival and there was a heated blanked. Friendly and very helpful staff and you can park infornt of your room. Only negative thing was the little hole in the window in the bathroom. I wish you and your family the best."
Very Good
56 reviews
8.1/10
1 night
From CAD 76
76
Hotels in Parkside,Timaru
"I was so happy to stay here.
Friendly boss
Spacious kitchen and living room
I tried to spa because I had a bathtub, but I was so tired that I fell asleep.
I have an oven, so I eat Tomahawk steak.
There are a lot of dvd at the front desk, so I think it's good to have dinner and watch a movie."
Very Good
74 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From CAD 146
73
Hotels in Kensington,Timaru
"This motel is very clean with large rooms. The owner was very friendly upon check in and when we had a question about the heat he responded immediately. The only drawback is that there are no dine in restaurants within walking distance. There is a small take out Chinese restaurant close which seemed a bit odd the way it was run, but the food we had was really good."
Great
50 reviews
9.2/10
1 night
From CAD 135
35
Hotels in Kensington,Timaru
"A good place to live for one night. The room is big enough for a family. You get basic cooking facilities in the small kitchen. Everything is clean and well maintained."
Very Good
49 reviews
8.7/10
1 night
From CAD 144
28
Hotels in Maori Hill,Timaru
"Second time I've stayed there. Good value for money and friendly staff. Rooms were clean and tidy but the bathroom was a little. Overall it was pleasant stay"
95 reviews
7.0/10
1 night
From CAD 64
89
Hotels in Maori Hill,Timaru
"The room is very convenient on the first floor, for people traveling. There is free parking space and the kitchen utensils are complete, although we do not cook ～ about 10 minutes walk from the beach"
Very Good
23 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From CAD 137
67
Hotels in Maori Hill,Timaru
"As a place to rest for a short break on the road, it is relatively simple. It is very close to Caroline Beach. It is not very convenient to walk to the town center. It is not very far to see the blue penguin."
Very Good
60 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From CAD 151
89
Hotels in Maori Hill,Timaru
"Just a reminder the reception will close at 8pm. Booked a lot of hotels during the whole journey so didn’t read the booking details carefully and didn’t realize the reception closed at 8pm. So we need to call the hotel when arrived. Location is good. Facility is good. Basically got everything we need. A simple kitchen is included."
Very Good
53 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From CAD 163
Trip.com's insights for hotels in Timaru
Plan smarter with Trip.com’s data-backed insights on travel seasons, so you can book your Timaru hotel at the right time.
Which month offers the lowest hotel rates in Timaru?
Hotel prices in Timaru are typically lowest in June, averaging around CAD 79 per night, while February sees the highest rates at about CAD 243 per night.
(Based on Trip.com data from June 19, 2025 to June 19, 2026.)
(Based on Trip.com data from June 19, 2025 to June 19, 2026.)
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CAD 154
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CAD 146
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CAD 175
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CAD 174
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CAD 196
Nov
CAD 168
Dec
CAD 155
Jan
CAD 243
Feb
CAD 171
Mar
CAD 150
Apr
CAD 188
May
What is the cheapest day of the week for hotels in Timaru?
Sunday offers the lowest average hotel rates in Timaru at around CAD 146 per night, while Wednesday tends to be the most expensive, averaging CAD 214 per night.
(Based on Trip.com data from June 19, 2025 to June 19, 2026.)
(Based on Trip.com data from June 19, 2025 to June 19, 2026.)
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CAD 214
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CAD 178
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CAD 161
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CAD 170
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CAD 146
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8.3/10
77 reviewsParklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Hotel near Waimataitai, Timaru
Top choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
With a stay at Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru in Timaru (Waimataitai), you'll be steps from Ashbury Park and 9 minutes by foot from Caroline Bay Beach. This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Timaru Lighthouse and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Aigantighe Art Gallery.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 14 guestrooms, featuring indoor private hot tubs and LCD televisions. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
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7.9/10
114 reviewsThe Grosvenor Hotel
Hotel near Timaru
Top choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
With a stay at The Grosvenor in Timaru (Timaru Central), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Caroline Bay Beach and 8 minutes from DB Brewery. This casino hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from South Canterbury Museum.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a casino, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at TGB, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Timaru? This hotel has facilities measuring 1787 square feet (166 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 49 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
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7.7/10
41 reviewsComfort Hotel Benvenue
Hotel near Maori Hill, Timaru
Top choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
With a stay at Comfort Hotel Benvenue in Timaru (Maori Hill), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Ashbury Park. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Caroline Bay Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Timaru Lighthouse.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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8.8/10
48 reviewsCedar Lodge Motel
Hotel near Kensington, Timaru
Top choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
With a stay at Cedar Lodge Motel in Timaru (Kensington), you'll be steps from Botanical Gardens and 10 minutes by foot from Timaru Public Hospital. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Otipua Wetland and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Patiti Point.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private furnished patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
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8.5/10
50 reviewsPanorama Motor Lodge
Hotel near Timaru
Top choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
With a stay at Panorama Motor Lodge in Timaru (Timaru Central), you'll be steps from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and 9 minutes by foot from South Canterbury Museum. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Aigantighe Art Gallery.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as microwaves and coffee/tea makers.
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8.4/10
49 reviewsAshbury Park Motel
Hotel near Waimataitai, Timaru
Top choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
With a stay at Ashbury Park Motel in Timaru (Waimataitai), you'll be steps from Ashbury Park and 14 minutes by foot from Dashing Rocks Beach. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Caroline Bay Beach and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Timaru Lighthouse.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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8.3/10
32 reviewsNorthpark Motel
Hotel near Washdyke, Timaru
Top choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
With a stay at Northpark Motel in Timaru (Washdyke), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge. This motel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Ashbury Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Dashing Rocks Beach.
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at Ascot Sportshouse & Eater, a family restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
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8.5/10
48 reviewsBaywatch Motor Lodge
Hotel near Maori Hill, Timaru
Top choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
With a stay at Baywatch Motor Lodge in Timaru (Maori Hill), you'll be steps from Caroline Bay Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. This beach motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Ashbury Park and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Aigantighe Art Gallery.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
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8.8/10
15 reviewsFitzgerald on King
Hotel near Parkside, Timaru
Top choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
Located in Timaru (Parkside), Fitzgerald on King is within a 5-minute walk of Botanical Gardens and Timaru Public Hospital. This motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from South Canterbury Museum and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
This motel offers designated smoking areas.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with ovens and stovetops. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as microwaves and electric kettles.
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7.6/10
51 reviewsBlue Dolphin Motel
Hotel near Maori Hill, Timaru
Top choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
With a stay at Blue Dolphin Motel in Timaru (Maori Hill), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse. This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Caroline Bay Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Aigantighe Art Gallery.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as wireless internet access (surcharge).
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers.
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FAQs About Timaru Hotels
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 top hotels in Timaru near Caroline Bay Association?
Some of the top hotels in Timaru near Caroline Bay Association include Panorama Motor Lodge (from CAD 170), Bay City Motor Lodge (from CAD 142) and Comfort Hotel Benvenue (from CAD 103), all offering easy access to Caroline Bay Association, making them ideal for visitors looking to explore the area.
Where can I find the best hotels in Timaru?
Timaru has some of the best hotels for you to select. Whether you're traveling for business or on a vacation, Anchor Motel (from CAD 59), Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru (from CAD 124) and The Fort Guesthouse Timaru (from CAD 94) are preferred hotels.
What's the best pet-friendly accommodation in Timaru?
Bay City Motor Lodge (from CAD 142) allows pets. Take your pets with you during your stay!
Where can you find hotels with excellent breakfast in Timaru?
Asure Avenue Motor Lodge (from CAD 170),Comfort Hotel Benvenue (from CAD 103) and Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (from CAD 148) provide high-quality breakfast. Start your day with fresh, delicious breakfast!
Where can I find the best hotel discounts in Timaru?
Trip.com provides various promotions and discounts for users all year round. You can check the promotions page to see what promotions are available on Trip.com.
Timaru Hotels Info
Number of reviews
1,123
Total properties
22
Weekday Avg. Price
CAD 181
Weekend Avg. Price
CAD 180
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