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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.

Service was good thanks.
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
908 reviews
Price from£81.98per 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.

This is definitely a budget accommodation. The location was good with parking and an easy walk into town/beach. The road noise was quite bad and even with the windows and door closed it felt as if the cars were right next to our room. I wouldn’t stay here again.
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
367 reviews
Price from£77.34per night
Aspen on King, hotel in 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.

Location Value for money Warm Comfy bed
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
681 reviews
Price from£88.21per night
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge, hotel in 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....

Location. Close to shops and restaurants.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
394 reviews
Price from£96.61per night
Aaron Court Motel, hotel in 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.

Staff were nice
6.8
Scored 6.8
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
298 reviews
Price from£52.81per night
Cedar Lodge Motel, hotel in 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.

Very comfortable beds and very clean - friendly team
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
275 reviews
Price from£85.46per night
The Ocean Breeze CBD, hotel in Timaru

Located in Timaru, 200 metres off the SH 1 highway in the Canterbury region, The Ocean Breeze CBD provides accommodation with free WiFi.

Beautifully designed
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
198 reviews
Price from£45.60per night
BARNES STREET BNB, hotel in Timaru

Located in Timaru in the Canterbury region, BARNES STREET BNB has a garden. This apartment provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi.

The property was very clean. Nice and cosy.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
90 reviews
Price from£74.41per night
Coastal Ridge Apartments, hotel in 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.

The bath and the view
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
181 reviews
Price from£96.89per night
Wee Blue BnB- Central Cosy Villa, hotel in Timaru

Located in Timaru, within 2.3 km of Caroline Bay Beach, Wee Blue BnB- Central Cosy Villa offers accommodation with air conditioning.

Loved the cosy homeliness.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
167 reviews
Price from£105.61per night
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What guests said about Timaru:

  • 10
    Scored 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 excellent
    Versfeld
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Julie
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Murray
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Leslie
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Patton
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 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 Lautour
    New Zealand

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Timaru

  • From £96.89 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 908 reviews
    Great Friendly Staff & guests, being from Christchurch it was nice to have stayed in a heritage Building as ours are gone, will be awesome when the refirbishment is finished - We had a Grosvenor Hotel in the City which had international acts preform, with its share of Locals, Fond memories. Next time i stay i would try for a balcony option on the coastal side. Hold on to your History as you dont realy appreciate it until it's gone.
    Mike
    New Zealand
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 153 reviews
    This 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.
    Rebecca
    Australia
  • From £104.84 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 304 reviews
    We had the best room with the best view looking out over Caroline Bay, if we had have known how good this room and the stay would have been we would have stayed another couple of nights, however we had booked elsewhere. The view was great, the room was so warm and comfortable great shower, comfortable bed great little kitchen, couch and lazy boy chair and located close to eating places.
    Michelle
    New Zealand
  • From £84.01 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 329 reviews
    The accomadation was very good, but the bed mattress was too soft and made for uncomfortable sleep. athe motel is conveiently situated just off main road and within easy walking distance of Caroline Bay and there are lots of resturants and baars within 10-15 minutes walking. There was very little noise from road, rooms double glazed.
    exmatelot
    New Zealand
  • From £81.13 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 150 reviews
    Pleasant 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.
    Debra
    Australia
  • From £88.79 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 361 reviews
    Great 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.
    Irene
    United States
  • From £52.81 per night
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 298 reviews
    It was quite ok for one night, clean, bed comfy, heating fine. The lady manager was very friendly and very helpful and even gave us some cartons and tape for packing our cartons of stuff we wanted to freight from Timaru. She also let us extend our check out time. We were very grateful.
    Shirley
    New Zealand
  • From £45.60 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 198 reviews
    Easy 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.
    Mark
    United States
  • From £100.33 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 367 reviews
    Location close to Caroline Bay, Aquatic Centre, Ashbury Park and the restaurants on the Bay Hill. Also well located relative to the Timaru Hospital, downtown and The Croft Retirement Home where we were visiting elderly parents.
    Ross
    New Zealand
  • From £52.81 per night
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 298 reviews
    The 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.
    Sharon
    New Zealand
  • From £81.13 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 150 reviews
    Rosemary & Ian make you feel comfortable from the moment they meet you. I have recommended them and Pleasant View to anyone I know who may head down to Timaru.
    J
    Jerry
    New Zealand
  • From £100.33 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 367 reviews
    Spacious room even with a portacot which was great thank you. Great parking available and easy access to room, town and Caroline Bay.
    Geoffrey
    New Zealand
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 77 reviews
    Very good location. Very nicely restored in a good complex. Close to everything. Beautifully presented. Overlooks Caroline Bay.
    John
    Australia
  • From £62.89 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,009 reviews
    Exceptionally clean unit, good size and well equipped within easy walking distance of Caroline Bay. Use of a bath was a bonus!
    Rebecca
    New Zealand
  • From £44.88 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,029 reviews
    Perfect for an overnight stay in Timaru. Beds were comfy and decent pressure in the shower which is always welcome.
    Natasha
    New Zealand
  • From £91.40 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 744 reviews
    Good location with the view of Caroline bay. The owners are very friendly and the room was super clean.
    Y
    New Zealand
  • From £77.77 per night
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 326 reviews
    Motel handy to town, walking distance to caroline Bay. On main road, easy access and great parking.
    Craig
    New Zealand
  • From £62.89 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,009 reviews
    Hotel older style ,but everything worked,and comfortable. close to all eateries and town.
    Robert
    New Zealand
  • From £44.88 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,029 reviews
    Close to Caroline bay Pak n save just a five min walk
    Susan
    New Zealand
  • From £96.89 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 908 reviews
    Great to stay in a pet friendly hotel.
    Heather
    New Zealand