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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.
Ron
Australia
Great location, great meals, bed comfortable, shower pressure good, wifi good, room (108) was quiet. Have stayed here previously and that's the reason I stayed again.
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
897 reviews
Price from£82.41per night
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Hotel in Timaru
Just 5 minutes’ walk from Caroline Bay Beach, Comfort Hotel Benvenue features a restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre. It offers rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen satellite TV.
Sue
New Zealand
Thought there would be road noise but pleasantly surprised.
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
366 reviews
Price from£86.43per night
Aspen on King
Timaru
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.
Anna
New Zealand
Quiet unit away from the road.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
684 reviews
Price from£88.67per night
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Timaru
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....
Deborah
New Zealand
Central location was great and view over Caroline Bay beautiful.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
745 reviews
Price from£89.18per night
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....
Rhys
New Zealand
Everything was amazing, exceptionally quiet and great facilities.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
394 reviews
Price from£97.12per night
Aaron Court Motel
Timaru
Aaron Court Motel is located in Timaru, 2 hours' drive from Christchurch and Dunedin. Free WiFi is provided and all rooms have freeview TV.
Deidre
New Zealand
Lovely staff. Good older motel, but very clean and tidy with a carport. Comfortable bed.
6.8
Scored 6.8
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
298 reviews
Price from£53.08per night
Cedar Lodge Motel
Timaru
Cedar Lodge Motel offers spacious, self-contained accommodation on the ground floor. Guests can choose between a studio, 1-bedroom apartment or 2-bedroom apartment. Cedar Lodge Motel boasts a garden.
Karen
New Zealand
Very comfortable beds and very clean - friendly team
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
269 reviews
Price from£85.91per night
The Ocean Breeze CBD
Timaru
Located in Timaru, 200 metres off the SH 1 highway in the Canterbury region, The Ocean Breeze CBD provides accommodation with free WiFi.
Summer
New Zealand
Large room with TV and Netflix, comfy bed, clean facilities. Breakfast provided.
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
193 reviews
Price from£57.91per night
BARNES STREET BNB
Timaru
Located in Timaru in the Canterbury region, BARNES STREET BNB has a garden. This apartment provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi.
michael
New Zealand
Very good
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
95 reviews
Price from£74.80per night
Pleasant View Bed & Breakfast
Timaru
Overlooking Caroline Bay, Pleasant View Bed & Breakfast is a 5-minute drive from Highfield Golf Course.
Sue
New Zealand
What a great place to stay, breakfast was fabulous the view was amazing and Rosemary and her husband were awesome.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
152 reviews
Price from£81.55per night
What guests said about Timaru:
- 10Scored 10
Timaru was larger than I realised but staying in Caroline...
Timaru was larger than I realised but staying in Caroline Bay area was fabulous as close to the hub of activity / cafe. Played golf at Timaru and whilst the course is 18 holes, it was very flat but 2 or 3 of the holes, around the lake, were interesting. Had dinner at Pier 64 which was absolutely excellentVersfeld - 10Scored 10
It was easy to get around Timaru.
It was easy to get around Timaru. All roads are well sign posted and the roads are in great condition. We used Timaru as base to visit other tourist attractions nearby and our stay at Glenie Cottage BnB was a perfect location to relax after our touring around. The town is clean and tidy, as much of New Zealand is. We loved the unique Steampunk Museum. The adventure playground at Carolyn Bay would be a child's dream come true. Timaru, you have designed a top notch adventure playground to cater for all children. A must visit for families with children. Well done! As an older couple we were impressed with the amazing boardwalk that allowed us to walk around with ease and read the information boards on display. This is a credit to the town.
JulieAustralia - 10Scored 10
Our accomodation was amazing the owner paid so much...
Our accomodation was amazing the owner paid so much attention to detail. A bag of rocky road chocolate just to mention one. The apartment was more than we expected and reasonably priced. We ate a tv the Japanese restaurant just a block away it was superb. I’d never been to Timaru before and would certainly recommend.
MurrayNew Zealand - 10Scored 10
Lovely old city with some classic old buildings and stores.
Lovely old city with some classic old buildings and stores. Nice cafes and restaurants. Easy to get around with call up public transport and cheap. Lovely Caroline Bay and penguins. Nice in the evening to see them come ashore. Good choice of dining places from Asian to Customary. Nice Indian restaurant. I ate most of my meals at the hotel which had a good selection and well presented. A games room at the hotel for those that like that sort of thing. Nice friendly staff.
LeslieNew Zealand - 8.0Scored 8.0
Best playground for kids, even teens would enjoy it.
Best playground for kids, even teens would enjoy it. Great flying fox and a hamster wheel for silly adults. Shops are interesting.. not plastic malls. Coffee houses everywhere. Aorangi Park is an excellent event stadium too.PattonNew Zealand - 8.0Scored 8.0
Timaru was a lovely little town , we spent most of our time...
Timaru was a lovely little town , we spent most of our time at the Caroline Bay Carnival & visited other Towns in the region on day trips . We did find the lack of Restaurants & bars that were open over the New Year period a problem which made it difficult to find places to eat & drink & obviously our accommodation was not what we had expected of a Hotel stay . Other than that Timaru was a good trip as my partner had never been there before & we would definitely visit again but stay somewhere else
De LautourNew Zealand
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- 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 132 reviewsThe Terrace Apartment is a Harbour-Side sea cottage, it overlooks the Port of Timaru. The apartment has extensive views to the South & North, but vision is restricted to the East because of a huge Silo. You soon get used to the Silo, as the Harbour Views, watching ships come & go & the Tugs busily plying their trade of pushing & pulling ships into the wharfs takes over your line of sight. The Town Centre of Timaru is 260metres walk & there are 2 pubs within that range.
Capt. Robert McKay GrayAustralia - From £81.55 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 152 reviewsPleasant View was an unexpected surprise. The location was very picturesque with an awesome view over Caroline Bay and right next to a lovely walk. There is a large comfy lounge and breakfast/kitchen area for guests and our room had a great view. Breakfast was hearty with homemade bread, and our host was lovely. well worth the stay.
DebraAustralia - From £108.42 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 365 reviewsGreat location across the street from Caroline Bay. Very friendly staff at the front desk arranged for us to have a room with a view for a two-night stay. The room was clean and spacious -- we were delighted to see a separate living room and kitchenette separated from the bedroom with a door.
IreneUnited States - From £88.67 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 684 reviewsWe were situated just outside of the city centre which was perfect. Nice clean room with all the necessities. Bonus TV in the bedroom as well. Nice big bathroom with an added bonus of a spa bath. I would recommend staying at Aspen on King if staying in Timaru.
DeannaNew Zealand - From £81.55 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 152 reviewsPerfect B&B on the edge of Timaru but an easy Beach walk into town. The couple who run Pleasant View are wonderful and very caring and did all they could to make our short stay perfectly enjoyable and relaxing. Fab facilities and we will definitely be back!SarahUnited Kingdom
- From £97.12 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 394 reviewsLocation was good, with a brief walk to the centre of Timaru. Also having a unit with a stovetop was great. When we arrived, there was a mix up in our booking and we were upgraded free of charge. Outstanding compliment to owners for doing this.de VriesNew Zealand
- From £82.41 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 896 reviewsFree parking available in front of the hotel, quiet room (except noise from the neighbours who don't know slamming the doors disturbs the others). Friendly host at the reception, proximity to timaru's blue penguins colony.JeanNew Zealand
- From £62.73 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 298 reviewsThe bed and pillows were very comfortable. I could easily walk to Dashing rocks and Caroline Bay, though others may feel it is a bit long and want to take a car. Off street car parking was great.
SharonNew Zealand - From £97.12 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 394 reviewsThis was my third stay at the Bay Viaduct. Lovely views over Caroline Bay. Comfortable rooms, everything one needs for a couple of nights stay. Restaurants nearby and town an easy walk.JudithNew Zealand
- 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 78 reviewsVery good location. Very nicely restored in a good complex. Close to everything. Beautifully presented. Overlooks Caroline Bay.JohnAustralia
- From £91.88 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 745 reviewsgood location, great view from the room over looking Caroline bay. nice size for 2 adults and 2 older children 11 and 15JaneNew Zealand
- From £108.42 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 365 reviewsLovely and spotlessly clean, awesome view and close to everything, including Caroline Bay which we LOVED 🥰kelvinNew Zealand
- From £60.32 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 1,011 reviewsHotel older style ,but everything worked,and comfortable. close to all eateries and town.RobertNew Zealand
- From £86.86 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 335 reviewsWas a great place to stay Room was very nice. Handy to town and Caroline bay.DarrenNew Zealand
- From £91.20 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 366 reviewsLocation was central and handy to Caroline Bay and the shops.
StevinskiNew Zealand - From £74.31 per night7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 319 reviewsComfortable Bed, was clean and one of the cheapest motels!DanielNew Zealand
- From £99.99 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 299 reviewsGreat location across from Caroline BaymalcolmNew Zealand
- From £91.20 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 366 reviewsClose to Caroline bay, friendly staff.LisaNew Zealand
- From £82.41 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 896 reviewsGreat to stay in a pet friendly hotel.
HeatherNew Zealand - From £91.88 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 745 reviewsview of Caroline Bay from our room
TerryNew Zealand
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