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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.

D
Donna
From
New Zealand
Loved the size of our room, Bed was super comfy. Had a great view as we where on the top story. Staff at reception when I checked in was super friendly and made you feel very welcome, loved the spa bath in our room and the amazing pressure in the shower.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
Price from
US$130.69
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....

B
Ben
From
Italy
Excellent, very well managed by the owners.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 492 reviews
Price from
US$120.13
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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
Price from
US$146.93
1 night, 2 adults

The Hibernian Studio Apartments - 4 Latter Street

Timaru

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.

b
bob
From
China
this hotel is amazing!especially the bath room,the water pressure! it's hard to draw the curtains.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 862 reviews
Price from
US$78.61
1 night, 2 adults

Panorama Motor Lodge

Timaru

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.

L
Lynn
From
New Zealand
Very comfortable and an excellent location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
Price from
US$125.35
1 night, 2 adults

Bay City Motor Lodge

Timaru

Set in Timaru, 700 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.

T
Tanja Travelista
From
Croatia
Very spacious rooms, large living room and bathroom. Nice sea view from the balcony.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews
Price from
US$126.84
1 night, 2 adults

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.

B
Brett
From
Australia
The room was comfortable, spacious, clean and well fitted out. We really appreciated the free use of a laundry after 10 days of travel. It was good to have hot plates available so we could relax and cook after so many take-outs. The shower and bathroom were wonderful.Parking was easy, right outside our apartment. The staff, a delight.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Price from
US$106.34
1 night, 2 adults

Northpark Motel

Timaru

Just a 5-minute drive from Phar Lap Raceway at Washdyke, Northpark Motel offers free Wi-Fi and an onsite bar and restaurant. All guest rooms feature a fridge and a flat-screen TV with cable channels....

H
Hardy
From
New Zealand
Lots of room and plenty parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
Price from
US$94.70
1 night, 2 adults

Fitzgerald on King

Timaru

Boasting apartments with free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped kitchen, Fitzgerald on King is a 5-minute drive from Caroline Bay. Free on-site parking is available.

I
Istvan
From
Hungary
Great location. Very clean and comfortable! Staff very nice!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 323 reviews
Price from
US$127.39
1 night, 2 adults

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....

A
Aimee
From
New Zealand
Lovely clean place. Nice view, owners were lovely
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 918 reviews
Price from
US$111.92
1 night, 2 adults
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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 565 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 446 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 493 reviews

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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 916 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 863 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,225 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Timaru and nearby

Blue Dolphin Motel

Timaru
Breakfast options
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$86.09 per night

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The Coast Motel

Timaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 311 reviews

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

From US$92.98 per night

Aaron Court Motel

Timaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 446 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$63.13 per night

Anchor Motel

Timaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews

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

From US$68.82 per night

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Timaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 565 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$97.57 per night

Ashbury Park Motel

Timaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 180 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$102.74 per night

Aspen on King

Timaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 619 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$113.64 per night

Glenmark Holiday Park

Timaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 389 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.

Great access to the city centre. Check these motels in Timaru and nearby

Harbour View Motel

Timaru
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 450 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$129.08 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$102.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews
Old school motel at its best. Warm, spacious, cosy and great service.
Guest review by
Jeanette
Group
Avg. price/night: US$129.37
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
From the outside it might look a little rough but the room was actually really nice and super good size with everything you need. Host was super lovely and helpful as we got to the motel late so she'd turned the heat pump on for us. Nice and quiet and I like their sustainability focus. And great location and price.
Guest review by
Cassandra
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$86.09
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,225 reviews
very clean and was comfortable there were excellent facilities in the motel room
Guest review by
Carmen
Group
Avg. price/night: US$80.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 863 reviews
Central location, just a short walk to the main street and restaurants. Lots of free parking available on site. Very effective bathroom fan...one of the best we have come across. Great communication from apartment manager.
Guest review by
Anne
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$102.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews
Basic motel that provides everything for our short transit. Parking is convenient as right outside the unit, has laundry & bbq facility. Love the toilet spacious size & water pressure is solid. Location is convenient as near to everywhere else that we need to go.
Guest review by
Emma
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$80.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 863 reviews
After I got to grips with booking online as opposed to talking to a human which as an older person I prefer to do I was very impressed once I got to my room. It was warm, the heater was already on so I was very thankful as it was a sunny but chilly winters day. The room was much like a self contained motel unit but within a block of apartments. I had all that I needed for the night and I was toasty as. I would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend this place.
Guest review by
Denise
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$102.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews
What we like is that it only a single story motel so you can just park outside your room. The room is big, clean and spacious. They also provide heated blanket which is so nice as the weather is so cold. The room came with kitchen so we cook during our stay there.
Guest review by
Faizah
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$63.13
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 446 reviews
It was alright for 2 nights The man at the motel was a friendly helpful polite man
Guest review by
lyn
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$129.08
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews
I only stayed one night, perfectly suited for what I needed. Cooking faculties good, bed nice and comfy. Free parking in motel car park. Good location, could walk to Caroline Bay penguin viewing spot, and also could walk to town centre and restaurants. Good sound proofing, it’s in the main road but could barely hear traffic. Staff very nice too.
Guest review by
Jayne
Solo traveller