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 PHP 2,897) , Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (from PHP 6,535) and Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru (from PHP 5,175) , 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 PHP 7,576) , Panorama Motor Lodge (from PHP 7,294) and Comfort Hotel Benvenue (from PHP 4,706) , 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 PHP 2,897) , The Fort Guesthouse Timaru (from PHP 4,463) and Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (from PHP 6,535) are preferred hotels.

What's the best pet-friendly accommodation in Timaru?

Anchor Motel (from PHP 2,897) , The Grosvenor Hotel (from PHP 5,944) and Bay City Motor Lodge (from PHP 6,104) allow pets. Take your pets with you during your stay!

What is the best spa hotel in Timaru?

Getting tired after a long walk? Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (from PHP 6,535) , Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru (from PHP 5,175) and Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge (from PHP 7,576) provide highly rated spa services.

Where can you find hotels with excellent breakfast in Timaru?

Anchor Motel (from PHP 2,897) , Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (from PHP 6,535) and Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru (from PHP 5,175) 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.

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8.8 (55 reviews)

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge ★★★★

📍 6 Wai-Iti Road, Maori Hill, Timaru

"As a short resting place on the way, it is relatively simple. It is very close to Caroline Beach on foot. It is not very convenient to walk to the town center. It is not very far to see the blue penguins."

1 night PHP 7,754

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7.9 (357 reviews)

The Fort Guesthouse Timaru ★★★

📍 66 Stafford Street First floor, Timaru Port, Timaru

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

1 night PHP 3,582

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8.2 (68 reviews)

Anchor Motel ★★★

📍 42 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru

"Expensive and not cover the price and unclen"

1 night PHP 2,663

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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 PHP 4,557

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7.0 (98 reviews)

Aaron Court Motel ★★★

📍 27 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru

"I saw a really bad review on this place, including photos and by chance stayed in the same room (photos confirmed) the place is basic as per price. It’s spacious, clean, safe, well located and great for price. If you want something that looks better to sleep through it 80% of the stay then do that. I would recommend it as standard US type motel, no frills but good place to stay and price right for a night’s sleep"

1 night PHP 3,029

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8.3 (83 reviews)

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru ★★★★

📍 65-67 Evans Street, Waimataitai, Timaru

"It was quite a reasonable price and to stay couple of days and room also quite a nice. Happy to stay here and location was good for the dinner around restaurants. Everything was close enough. I would recommend this. Thanks"

1 night PHP 4,576

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8.9 (70 reviews)

Aspen on King ★★★★

📍 51 King Street, Parkside, Timaru

"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."

1 night PHP 6,301

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8.9 (55 reviews)

Coastal Ridge Apartments ★★★★

📍 40 King Street, Kensington, Timaru

"Pretty good motel"

1 night PHP 7,164

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9.7 (20 reviews)

Home Inn Timaru ★★★

📍 12 Grasmere Street, Waimataitai, Timaru

"Amazing"

1 night PHP 3,816

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Baywatch Motor Lodge

"It's pretty good, but a little noisy on the roadside"

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Bay City Motor Lodge

"Great central location, only about a 5 minute walk into town or down to the bay/beach, the room was well presented and clean, plenty of parking available, the staff were really friendly and helpful with local recommendations, and made me feel very welcome. Would 100% stay here again."

PHP 5,504 Detail ➡

The Coast Motel

"We got a room here at the last minute, the host was lovely to deal with and very helpful. Our room was older but very comfortable and spotlessly clean. There was a couple of little extras that I haven’t seen in other motels, like magazines to read, nice toiletries that made this motel an awesome stay. Most definitely will come back."

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Fitzgerald on King

"First time motel. . Very clean, very detailed instructions, exceeding expectations"

PHP 7,276 Detail ➡

Ashbury Park Motel

"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."

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Real Reviews of Timaru Hotels From Travellers

qlzt2008

Family

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge ★★★★

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

★★☆☆☆

2025-03-27

Guest User

Solo traveler

The Fort Guesthouse Timaru ★★★

"Clean beautiful rooms was a great experience showers are a little bit touchy when trying to get that perfect temperature but had amazing pressure would definitely stay again"

★★★★★

2026-09-04

Guest User

Traveling with friends

Anchor Motel ★★★

"Don't stay in a hotel. Highly, highly not recommended."

★★★★★

2024-12-22

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Other

Comfort Hotel Benvenue ★★★★

"We were on our way south, and needed somewhere to stop for the night, but were not at all happy with our choice. For some reason Timaru was very expensive that night; well over $200. The only good thing about our room was the size -- lovely and big, with lots of floor space. However, it's on a hill on the main road so vehicles are revving to get up, and lorries are using engine brakes to slow going downhill. We got very little sleep. As we were checking out we noticed somebody on the rowing machine in the gym -- vaping. It turns out this was the desk clerk. Safe to say we will not be back."

★★★★☆

2026-04-16

Anonymous User

Family

Aaron Court Motel ★★★

"I had a good quiet room as it is on state highway one like most motels in Timaru. Friendly staff. Enjoyed my stay"

★★★★★

2026-08-07

Guest User

Couple

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru ★★★★

"The location of motel is nice n clean also very convenient, there is a park behind and a short walk to lighthouse, Caroline Bay a longer walk. Just a short drive to Oxford resturant and we enjoy a good dinner there. Breakfast the next morning is at station cafe beside the train station… there are also small shopping shops around although is a Sunday."

★★★★★

2025-10-26

FrancesSinNZ

Family

Aspen on King ★★★★

"We love this motel/ hotel- we have a three bedrooms apartment and is basically like a full service home. Is clean and the owner is friendly and welcoming. We accidentally left the ranch slider door opened whole day sleeping and is safe. We are just very happy with this property. Unexpected big township - Timaru."

★★★★★

2026-01-07

Guest User

Family

Coastal Ridge Apartments ★★★★

"The motel is conveniently located, the rooms are clean, spacious and have a balcony. If you live on the third floor, there is no elevator, so you need to consider whether you can carry your luggage upstairs. There is plenty of parking space."

★★★★★

2025-03-23

Guest User

Other

Home Inn Timaru ★★★

"Amazing"

★★★★★

2026-04-09

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230V/Type I

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One NZ/Spark/2degrees

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Mostly cloudy

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Number of reviews	1,159
Total properties	30
Weekday Avg. Price	PHP 8,036
Weekend Avg. Price	PHP 8,113
Trending hotel	Anchor Motel

FAQs About Hotels in Timaru

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 PHP 2,897), Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (from PHP 6,535) and Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru (from PHP 5,175), 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 PHP 7,576), Panorama Motor Lodge (from PHP 7,294) and Comfort Hotel Benvenue (from PHP 4,706), 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 PHP 2,897), The Fort Guesthouse Timaru (from PHP 4,463) and Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (from PHP 6,535) are preferred hotels.
What's the best pet-friendly accommodation in Timaru?

Anchor Motel (from PHP 2,897), The Grosvenor Hotel (from PHP 5,944) and Bay City Motor Lodge (from PHP 6,104) allow pets. Take your pets with you during your stay!
What is the best spa hotel in Timaru?

Getting tired after a long walk? Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (from PHP 6,535), Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru (from PHP 5,175) and Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge (from PHP 7,576) provide highly rated spa services.
Where can you find hotels with excellent breakfast in Timaru?

Anchor Motel (from PHP 2,897),Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (from PHP 6,535) and Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru (from PHP 5,175) 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.

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