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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.

S
Sofi
From
Argentina
Everything is very new and clean. In the kitchen is everything you need to cook. There are cereals, bread, milk, free condiments for breakfast! I recommend it 100%. An important detail is that all common spaces are heated throughout the day The staff was very friendly. And very predisposed to provide the best of services. Thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews
Price from
US$85.33
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...

L
Lucy
From
United Kingdom
We were able to check in early and the manager was super helpful and very friendly. The room was comfortable and clean. The communal areas were also clean. One of the best places we've stayed in NZ!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Price from
US$73.15
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.

D
Donna
From
New Zealand
Very clean Quiet and the staff were lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Price from
US$106.92
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.

A
Anne
From
Netherlands
Very kind helpfull personel. The old style restaurant, with the hardworking people is cosy like a pub, but and the room was so confortable, brand new with thea, chocolate and coffee distribution. I was here in the 2end week of february 2023
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 887 reviews
Price from
US$94.13
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.

B
Buckley
From
0
Loved the staff , very friendly and helpful. Warm toilet abd shower areas, clean kitchen , had everything we needed and the kids had an absolute blast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,053 reviews
Price from
US$62.52
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.

J
John Broome
From
Canada
We stayed in a large room with a view of the sea. Very clean with a comfortable bed. The rooms are part of a converted church complex in the country. What stands out is the real B&B breakfast served to you in a dining room. The host is friendly and accommodating. There are good restaurants, about 10 minutes' drive in Timaru.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews
Price from
US$121.07
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.

R
Ryan
From
United Kingdom
Parking was great outside the room. Beautiful rooms, super clean, great place. Lovely staff very welcoming. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
Price from
US$132.95
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....

P
Pauline
From
United Kingdom
Very welcoming friendly host, took time to explain local area and suggested good stop offs on our return trip
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 494 reviews
Price from
US$118.97
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.

L
Laurence
From
United Kingdom
Well laid out, good facilities and very clean. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
Price from
US$145.51
1 night, 2 adults

Seaside Retreat

Timaru

Situated in the vicinty of Caroline Bay Beach in Timaru, Seaside Retreat is a holiday home, which features a private beach area and garden.

L
Lois
From
New Zealand
Absolutely amazing view. Was so lovely to enjoy the fire each night also. Had everything that we needed for our 3 night stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$107.43
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 887 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Timaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 365 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$124.14 per night
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 448 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 469 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$118.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 918 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$113.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 887 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$94.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews

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

From US$92.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 38 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.

Budget hotels in Timaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 452 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$62.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,227 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$85.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews

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

From US$68.15 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$101.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 525 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$111.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 570 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$90.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 171 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$101.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 611 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$116.52 per night

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, 40 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, 44 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, 135 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

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

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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews
Everything.. the decor the location!!! The special touches.. I took my 9 year old son and nephew.. Caroline bay park was right across the road they spent so much time there. The bed was the most comfortable bed I've stayed in! Handy location walking distance to town and the restaurant's 2 minutes walk are away are fantastic
Guest review by
Waimarie
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 494 reviews
Reception on arrival was great. Unit was perfect. Location is excellent across from Caroline Bay. Weather was great. Large car park with easy access. Spa bath was an dded bonus.
Guest review by
Steve
New Zealand
From US$113.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 918 reviews
The closeness to Caroline Bay. The hotel was clean, and the woman at the desk very pleasant. Beds were comfortable. Nice to have a kitchen to make tea.
Guest review by
Jennifer
New Zealand
From US$85.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,227 reviews
Extremely clean room, fully functional, excellent stay and price. Hosts clean the motels with utmost care, great place to stay whilst in Timaru.
Guest review by
Jude
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 447 reviews
great location, close to Caroline Bay to watch the shows at the carnival which was the reason we came to Timaru.
Guest review by
MICHAEL
New Zealand