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Timaru – 54 hotels and places to stay

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews
    From
    US$85
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
    From
    US$72
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
    From
    US$106
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 891 reviews
    From
    US$93
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,050 reviews
    From
    US$62
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews
    From
    US$120
    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, 491 reviews
    From
    US$126
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
    From
    US$144
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
    From
    US$106
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
    From
    US$101
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
    From
    US$86
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
    From
    US$99
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 881 reviews
    From
    US$77
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
    From
    US$96
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 365 reviews
    From
    US$123
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 524 reviews
    From
    US$55
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 446 reviews
    From
    US$120
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
    From
    US$107
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
    From
    US$93
    1 night, 2 adults

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 891 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Timaru

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$123.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 446 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$119.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 473 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$117.65 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$112.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 891 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$115.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews

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

From US$91.19 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$67.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,226 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$84.44 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Timaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 524 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$110.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
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, 39 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, 157 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, 45 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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 139 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 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 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 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews

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

From US$67.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 26 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$100.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 568 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$95.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 173 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$100.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 616 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$115.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 29 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, 391 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$51.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

Set in Timaru in the Canterbury region, 2 bedroom Apartment@Boutique Barn House Farm Stay offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features garden views.

What guests said about Timaru:

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
10

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$123.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 447 reviews
This motel was located above Caroline Bay within easy walking distance of the beach, gardens, tracks, aquatic centre and supermarket. The room was well soundproofed - essential in this part of Timaru, as SH1 runs right through the town. Everything was lovely and clean, with a good shower. The wifi was fine, and recycling was available.
Guest review by
Katharine
New Zealand
From US$95.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 568 reviews
Slightly dated, spacious, comfortable and clean. 5 minutes to supermarket, restaurant and take away food outlets. 10 MI uses to caroline bay and town
Guest review by
Desiree
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Very spacious for our 3-generation family. Waking distance to Caroline Bay and the fabulous aquatic swimming pool.
Guest review by
Valerie
New Zealand
From US$91.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews
close to nearly everything , town , dogparks , caroline bay ,botanic gardens, food shops.
Guest review by
Stringer
New Zealand
From US$112.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 916 reviews
So handy to Caroline Bay and restaurants.
Guest review by
Marilyn
New Zealand