Bay City Motor Lodge

–Great location - show map
Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.2

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Bay City Motor Lodge in Timaru offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a kitchenette, work desk, and free WiFi. Convenient Facilities: Guests enjoy free private parking, private check-in and check-out, housekeeping, and luggage storage. Additional features include streaming services, a balcony with sea views, and a dining area. Delicious Breakfast: A continental buffet breakfast is served with juice and fruits, providing a perfect start to the day. Prime Location: Located 10 km from Richard Pearse Airport and an 8-minute walk to Caroline Bay Beach, the motel offers easy access to local attractions. Highly rated for room cleanliness and comfort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
  • Cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

FREE private parking!

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ian
Australia Australia
“Very friendly, helpful and courteous hosts. Nice location”
Stuart
New Zealand New Zealand
“We had a wonderful stay the beds were comfortable and the room was very clean. The Bay City is in a great location just a short walk to a lovely beach.”
Hilary
New Zealand New Zealand
“Was spotless but I have serious arthritis and the room having a spa bath was fantastic but not one that I could use so the staff went the extra mile and gave us a room with a wet shower. Perfect for me.”
Anne
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very central to all that Timaru has to offer. Lovely staff who contacted us prior to starting checking on our requirements which was very much appreciated.”
Brian
New Zealand New Zealand
“comfortable beds, nice an quiet, clean and neatly organised. nicely presented.”
Jim
New Zealand New Zealand
“Brilliant and friendly staff, option of free breakfast”
Lornél
New Zealand New Zealand
“New look, friendly service, Netflix in breakfast room. Love the matress!”
Frances
New Zealand New Zealand
“One of the best beds I've slept in whilst travelling”
Kirsty
New Zealand New Zealand
“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 .”
Greg
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very clean and tidy room would happily stay there again”

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House rules

Bay City Motor Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Bay City Motor Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.