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Timaru – 53 hotels and places to stay

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
    From
    $87
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
    From
    $74
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
    From
    $109
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 916 reviews
    From
    $96
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,066 reviews
    From
    $60
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews
    From
    $123
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
    From
    $131
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 488 reviews
    From
    $121
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
    From
    $148
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
    From
    $86
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 843 reviews
    From
    $79
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
    From
    $98
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews
    From
    $126
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews
    From
    $57
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews
    From
    $126
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
    From
    $112
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
    From
    $95
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 326 reviews
    From
    $127
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 926 reviews
    From
    $113
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 640 reviews
    From
    $143
    1 night, 2 adults

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  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 915 reviews

Budget hotels in Timaru and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews

    Located in Timaru, a 8-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach, Comfort Hotel Benvenue has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    From $120.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 926 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 accommodations offers satellite TV.

    From $124.39 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

    Providing garden views, The Ocean Breeze CBD in Timaru provides accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.

    From $114.55 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 915 reviews

    Located in a restored historic building in the center 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 $101.80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews

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

    From $93.73 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 451 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 $63.64 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,236 reviews

    Blue Dolphin Motel is a 5-minute walk from Timaru’s town center and a 5-minute drive from Timaru Bus Depot. All units have a full kitchen and an open plan living area.

    From $86.78 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews

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

    From $91.64 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Timaru and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews

    A 10-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach in Timaru, The Sanctuary & Spa Plus FREE Breakfast offers accommodations with access to spa facilities.

    From $113.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews

    Providing a garden, BARNES STREET BNB provides accommodations in Timaru. Featuring garden and inner courtyard views, this apartment also provides guests with free Wifi.

    From $101.25 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

    Providing a garden, Location and luxury in Timaru provides accommodations in Timaru. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Beauty on The Bay - Best location in Timaru! features accommodations in Timaru. Offering free private parking, the apartment is a 5-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

    Art Deco Beauty on The Bay Hill offers accommodations in Timaru, a 6-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

    Nelson Heights Bed & Breakfast offers accommodations in Timaru, a 8-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking, a shared lounge, and free Wifi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

    Located in Timaru and with Caroline Bay Beach reachable within a 12-minute walk, Stay Timaru has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Offering free private parking, Matildas Apartment is a 13-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment.

Hotels located in the center of Timaru

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 364 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 $119.88 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews

    Harbor View Motel is a modern complex centrally located 1640 feet from Timaru CBD and 328 feet from beautiful Caroline Bay. Free parking and free limited WiFi is provided.

    From $132.37 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews

    Located in Timaru, a 8-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach, Bay City Motor Lodge provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star motel offers luggage storage space.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

    The Magnolia Villa CBD in Timaru provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge.

    From $114.55 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 844 reviews

    Located in Timaru, a 17-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach, The Hibernian Studio Apartments - 4 Latter Street has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities...

    From $81.10 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

    Near Caroline Bay, Timaru offers accommodations in Timaru, a 6-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach. The apartment also offers free Wifi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 564 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 $92.57 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews

    Located just 5 minutes’ drive from Timaru town center, Ashbury Park Motel offers spacious apartments with cooking facilities and free Wi-Fi.

    From $103.56 per night

What Guests Said About Timaru:

  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
    The location is exceptional, overlooking the Sound Shell, Carnival and Caroline Bay. We literally could open the window and sit to hear and watch the concerts from the lounge. In the morning our son could see when the merry-go-round and other rides started up. We could walk across the road to enjoy the festivities, then walk back when needing a break.
    Guest review by
    Alice
    New Zealand
  • From $101.80 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 915 reviews
    Free 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.
    Guest review by
    Jean
    New Zealand
  • From $86.78 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,237 reviews
    quiet despite by a very busy road separate bedroom excellent room service famous bakery across the road good heating for room kitchen and dining area very good close to the swimming pool and Caroline Bay gardens
    Guest review by
    david
    New Zealand
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
    Excellent location, clean and spacious particularly compared to a motel room. Good size when have kids, and so close to pool and Caroline Bay.
    Guest review by
    Dermody
    New Zealand
  • From $63.64 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews
    The location is great, walking distance to Caroline Bay and there is also a supermarket close by too.
    Guest review by
    Vicky
    New Zealand