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The Fort Timaru

Hotel in Timaru

Situated in Timaru, 1.3 km from Caroline Bay Beach, The Fort Timaru features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

J
John
From
Australia
Easy non contactless access any queries were answered promptly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
Price from
US$84.18
1 night, 2 adults

Stay Timaru

Hotel in Timaru

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...

P
Petra
From
Australia
Excellent facilities, clean and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$72.17
1 night, 2 adults

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Hotel in Timaru

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.

S
Sarah
From
United Kingdom
Brilliant location and the staff was excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
Price from
US$105.48
1 night, 2 adults

The Grosvenor Hotel

Hotel in Timaru

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.

H
Hue Hong
From
Australia
Hope there will put something in the shower cubical some place people can put the shower gel on instead on the floor
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 889 reviews
Price from
US$92.86
1 night, 2 adults

Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park

Timaru

Offering full access to park facilities, Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park provides bright accommodation with balcony, toaster and electric kettle. Highfield Golf Course is a 3-minute drive away.

T
Tracey
From
Australia
Central to town rooms were lovely and clean and comfy. Shared kitchen facilities were excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,051 reviews
Price from
US$61.68
1 night, 2 adults

2 bedroom Apartment@Boutique Barn House Farm Stay

Timaru

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.

Y
Yang
From
China
The location is not far from Timaru city center. Room is on the farm, cozy,clean and comfortable. The owner's cat and dog are both adorable and very friendly. If you love animals, then this is definitely the right place to stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Price from
US$83.27
1 night, 2 adults

Kingsdown Manor B&B Timaru

Timaru

Kingsdown Manor B&B Timaru is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Timaru, where guests can make the most of its seasonal outdoor swimming pool and garden.

H
Harriet
From
United Kingdom
A really great place to recuperate after a long flight and break up journey from christchurch to Dunedin. Loved the stained glass windows. Exceptionally comfortable bed. Fantastic having a kitchen to prepare food. We received a really lovely welcome and our daughter loved the toys provided and settled right in. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Price from
US$119.44
1 night, 2 adults

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Timaru

Situated in Timaru, Coastal Ridge Apartment offers free WiFi. All rooms boast a kitchenette and a private bathroom. Off-street parking and laundry facilities are available.

J
Julie
From
Australia
Friendly staff, close to town centre. Very clean facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
US$134.07
1 night, 2 adults

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Timaru

The centrally located Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge offers accommodation with a private balcony or patio and king-size beds. All accommodation features a kitchenette and an smart TV with streaming services....

f
flora
From
Hungary
Nice and clean apartment. The lady at the reception was really kind. Perfect if you want to walk out at dusk to watch the little blue penguins come ashore.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 497 reviews
Price from
US$117.36
1 night, 2 adults

ASURE Ashley Motor Lodge

Timaru

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge offers apartment-style accommodation just 3 minutes’ drive from Timaru town centre. Free cable TV and free WiFi is provided.

R
R Y
From
New Zealand
The bed was very comfortable, the room was clean and everything was there 🤩The staff were very inviting from check in to check out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Price from
US$143.55
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 889 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Timaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 34 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, 42 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, 158 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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 362 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$131.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 497 reviews

The centrally located Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge offers accommodation with a private balcony or patio and king-size beds. All accommodation features a kitchenette and an smart TV with streaming services.

From US$117.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 448 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$121.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 456 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$133.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 919 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$112.15 per night

Budget hotels in Timaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 134 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.

From US$109.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Located in Timaru in the Canterbury region, Cottage on Matilda has a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 889 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$92.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Boasting garden views, Cbay 1 Bedroom Suite features accommodation with a garden, around 800 metres from Caroline Bay Beach. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Cbay Executive Accommodation is set in Timaru. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Boasting garden views, Cbay 2 bedroom Suite features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around less than 1 km from Caroline Bay Beach.

Hotels located in the centre of Timaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 471 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$117.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
Passable - What previous guests thought, 27 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$109.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,225 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$84.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 910 reviews

Situated in Timaru, 1.4 km from Caroline Bay Beach, The Hibernian Studio Apartments - 4 Latter Street features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

From US$78.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 536 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$109.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Set in Timaru and only 600 metres from Caroline Bay Beach, Near Caroline Bay, Timaru offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$131.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Situated in Timaru and only 1.2 km from Caroline Bay Beach, Handy Location - 3brd home! features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

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$95.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
It was quite a long way from central Timaru, much too far to walk. Fortunately there was a restaurant directly under the hotel and a convenience shop onsite as well so easy access to food. I really liked the bathroom, it was modern and clean,the beds were comfortable but the room didn't ventilate well so it was a bit stuffy. The hotel was bordering state highway 1 so there was heavy truck noise at night.The lift was a
Guest review by
Christine
New Zealand
From US$92.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 889 reviews
The location of this hotel was excellent being so central, and close to restaurants and Caroline Bay. The size of the room was good, and the king size bed was much appreciate although the mattress was a bit firm.
Guest review by
Darrell
New Zealand
From US$133.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 456 reviews
Handing for what we were in the city for accessing a run starting at Caroline bay, and to get a meal out was also in good walking distance. Never heard traffic in the night .
Guest review by
Kirsty
New Zealand
From US$84.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,225 reviews
Clean, comfy bed, good location close to Caroline Bay, back row unit away from road noise
Guest review by
Mike & Heather
New Zealand
From US$117.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 497 reviews
Central and great location to Caroline Bay and the City
Guest review by
Sandy
New Zealand