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Stay Timaru
Hotel in Timaru
Located in Timaru and with Caroline Bay Beach reachable within a 13-minute walk, Stay Timaru has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a...
maceci
United States of America
great location. Very organized, great instructions for you to check in, room clean and was able to get fan since my room had the afternoon sun and got a bit warm
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
135 reviews
Price from$76.30per night
The Grosvenor Hotel
Hotel in Timaru
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.
Kathy
United States of America
Easy to walk to the beach
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
913 reviews
Price from$101.25per 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 center. It offers rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen satellite TV.
Robert
New Zealand
Clean staff very pleasant 😁
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
360 reviews
Price from$106.18per night
The Sanctuary Beach Side and Spa
Timaru
Located in Timaru, The Sanctuary Beach Side and Spa offers a garden. Free WiFi is available. The rooms are fitted with a seating area.
Kelly
United States of America
We really liked the location. It was within walking distance of restaurants and the park.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
441 reviews
Price from$57.67per night
Aspen on King
Timaru
Aspen on King is a 5-minute drive from Caroline Bay and 0.7 mi from central Timaru. This cozy accommodations offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking.
Debbie
New Zealand
Friendly clean and comfortable
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
680 reviews
Price from$108.94per night
Glenmark Holiday Park
Timaru
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.
Celebi
New Zealand
Friendly and helpful receptionist
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
465 reviews
Price from$32.01per night
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Timaru
The centrally located Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge offers accommodations with a private balcony or patio and king-size beds.
Dianne
United States of America
Our room was great. We had a view of the bay which was neat. The gal that was on duty was amazing and so very helpful. I was able to get a load of laundry done which was appreciated. This motor lodge was very clean and comfortable.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
388 reviews
Price from$119.31per night
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.
Alexander L. Miller
United Kingdom
Very large rooms with washing and drying machines in the apartment. Comfy chairs and bed. Easy check-in etc. Great place to stop and recharge people and luggage. Good kitchen with hot rings etc.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
295 reviews
Price from$115.90per night
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Timaru
Located 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.
Mary
United States of America
Great location, clean, and quiet. The bed was also very comfortable!
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
179 reviews
Price from$119.65per night
Homestead Lodge Motel
Timaru
Just a 10-minute walk from Caroline Bay, Homestead Lodge Motel offers free WiFi. Centrally located in Timaru, the motel offers heated guest rooms with a flat-screen TV.
KUOHUA
Taiwan
A short drive to the blue penguin observatory.
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
329 reviews
Price from$91.30per night
What Guests Said About Timaru:
- 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 - 8.0Scored 8.0
We didn't know what to expect of Timaru, but it surpassed...
We didn't know what to expect of Timaru, but it surpassed our expectations, with good shops, nice streets and good restaurants to be found. Would particularly recommend the Old Bank Bar and Grill, which serves the most wonderful food. We had the roast-of-the-day there, and it was the best roast beef and vegetables we'd tasted anywhere in a restaurant! Pricing VERY reasonable, and they actually have a "seniors" menu, which is even cheaper and acknowledges that older people often don't want as big a helping as younger people. We also dined in a Thai restaurant in the middle of town, which was OK. Very nice atmosphere! There is quite a large branch of the Farmer's Dept store there, which is well stocked and has, typically for Farmer's, very pleasant, helpful staff.Jantzen
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- From $116.79 per night9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 101 reviewsMel and Greg were very welcoming hosts and provide a delicious healthy breakfast from local sources. They have a lovely garden full of beautifully blooming roses surrounding their unusual property complete with tower. The courtyard makes a wonderful wedding venue complete with chapel and birdsong. For fly fishing enthusiasts such as my husband an excellent local fishing guide Paul can be booked through them. An excellent restaurant recommendation in nearby Timaru completed our enjoyment of the stay.AllidaUnited States of America
- From $101.25 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 913 reviewsThe Grosvenor is under renovation at the moment. It's a strange place they want to be a hotel but it comes across as a backpackers. But the renovations will improve the place I'm sure. The staff were friendly enough. They provided me with a fridge which was good as there are no kitchen or self-catering facilities. Great location. Cafes are just around the corner. Good off-street parking. they made the bed each nice day. A great shower. That was the best thing about the room.RRuthNew Zealand
- From $78.66 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 320 reviewsIt was close (walking distance) to the activities I had planned for the weekend. It is close to the shopping area of Timaru, but a block or two from the main street, in a quiet street. There was good off-street parking, although this was being sealed that particular weekend. The staff were helpful in arranging adjacent parking out of the contractor's way. The unit was spacious, well fitted out and comfortable and had good heating.
JonesNew Zealand - 8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 152 reviewsThis place was ok. Quite basic but also a little bit cheaper. The hotel is only accessible by some sets of stairs above a restaurant so we had to lug our heavy baggage one by one up there. The sound travels easily between rooms and the room doesn’t actually have a kitchen with a sink, there’s a shared one on the floor apparently. That’s a little misleading in the advertising on booking.
RebeccaAustralia - 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 149 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 $116.20 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 303 reviewsI loved the location and was so handy to restaurants and bars. The unit was clean and very comfortable. Also loved the spa pool so nice to relax and enjoy.. Staff were very ablidging and friendly. Loved the view of Caroline Bay from the lounge..
WendyNew Zealand - From $76.48 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 202 reviewsEasy to find Easy to park Staff was very responsive and helpful Location was great for exploring Timaru Comfortable Bed Very clean personal bedroom and bathroom and shower were clean, and comfortable to use in a shared situation.MarkUnited States of America
- From $55.43 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 1,037 reviewsstaff very helpful, lovely clean accommodation, and convenient to supermarket and other shopping. 5 minutes to Caroline bay. Value for money with children's activities on site. Always stay at top 10 when we come to Timaru.MarleneNew Zealand
- From $101.25 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 913 reviewsClose to Caroline bay & shopping, fair price, nice bar & restaurant area. The chef stayed later to make us dinner as we arrived at 8pm. Only two menu two options to choose from though.
TaniaNew Zealand - From $119.31 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 388 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
- From $66.99 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 345 reviewsVery clean and comfortable and pet friendly. Was able to bring my elderly rabbit who I didn't want to leave at home. Friendly host.
SusanNew Zealand - From $88.93 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 185 reviewsHad 3 beds for 4 people as often motels come with 2 double beds for 4 people. Nice location, close to penguins and Caroline Bay.
Tina travelsNew Zealand - 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 75 reviewsVery good location. Very nicely restored in a good complex. Close to everything. Beautifully presented. Overlooks Caroline Bay.JohnAustralia
- From $74.11 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 995 reviewsExceptionally clean unit, good size and well equipped within easy walking distance of Caroline Bay. Use of a bath was a bonus!RebeccaNew Zealand
- From $76.48 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 202 reviewsComfortable, affordable and close to city centre & Caroline bay (within walking distance). The room was nicely decorated.
FionaNew Zealand - From $136.30 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 353 reviewsGreat location across the road from Caroline Bay. Layout of bedroom was greatCherylNew Zealand
- From $112.88 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 736 reviewsThe view was amazing! Location superb right by Caroline Bay.AnnellNew Zealand
- From $117.98 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 361 reviewsReally close to Caroline Bay and Playground Roomy gymAbigailNew Zealand
- From $117.98 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 361 reviewsLocation - easy walk into town & Caroline Bay
helenNew Zealand - From $53.95 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 465 reviewsQuite cheap.
Erik WangNorway
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