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Kingsdown Manor B&B Timaru is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Timaru, where guests can make the most of its seasonal outdoor swimming pool and garden. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Mel and Greg were wonderful and helpful hosts. Delicious breakfast! We would stay there again and again.

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9.3
Superb
107 reviews
Price from
TL 3,882
per night

Located in Timaru, within 2.3 km of Caroline Bay Beach, Wee Blue BnB- Central Cosy Villa offers accommodation with air conditioning. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the villa free of charge. Guests can make use of a garden.

For guests with children, Wee Blue BnB- Central Cosy Villa provides an indoor play area. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.

gorgeous, cosy, well-equipped house in convenient location

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9.4
Superb
169 reviews
Price from
TL 4,336
per night

Set in Timaru and only 600 metres from Caroline Bay Beach, Terrace Apartment offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This apartment features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony.

East to find, very close to town centre. Bathrooms were great!

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9.2
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
TL 4,927
per night

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. There is free, unlimited WiFi and satellite channels.

friendly . lovly . kindly reception staff, help my mother get to bought chocolate bags her wanted clean & warm place to stay! everything is great!

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9.2
Superb
269 reviews
Price from
TL 3,508
per night

Overlooking Caroline Bay, Pleasant View Bed & Breakfast is a 5-minute drive from Highfield Golf Course. It offers a guest lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access.

Wonderful views over the bay, host made us very welcome, lovely bedroom and facilities, comfortable bed! The sitting room was very well appointed with a big seating area to relax if want, also lovely space in bedroom. On a path to walk into the main town, took about half hour, through a park.

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9.5
Exceptional
151 reviews
Price from
TL 3,330
per night

Situated in Timaru, within 600 metres of Caroline Bay Beach, Art Deco Beauty on The Bay Hill offers accommodation with air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Fellow travellers should you manage to stay at the Art Deco Beauty you are in for a fantastic treat. Wonderful apartment with comfort, style and views. Spotlessly clean and well appointed. Beds were great too. Should you get hungry hit up Pier 64 , great staff, good food and good value and literally less than a 5 minute walk. Should we get back to Timaru will be hoping to stay again. Thanks guys you've done an amazing job.

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9.8
Exceptional
77 reviews
Price from
TL 3,941
per night

The property offers free barbecue facilities, a children’s playground and self-service laundry. Guests can also rent a bicycle to explore the surrounding areas, or relax at the games room. There are public kitchens and dining rooms available.

We stayed in cabin 28 and it was excellent. It was spotless and had a nice outside sitting area. Bed was comfortable and had a heated mattress cover if required. Furniture was comfortable. The bbq and kitchen facilities on site were well maintained. Everything was there snd in great condition. Close to groceries and vould walk to Caroline Beach (30 minutes). Wish we could have stayrd longer..

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8.9
Fabulous
1,025 reviews
Price from
TL 1,843
per night

Situated in Timaru and with Caroline Bay Beach reachable within 1.1 km, Stay Timaru features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The hotel provides city views and a barbecue.

very friendly manager, clean, quiet, well furnished, totally recommendable, the best place far & wide

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8.9
Fabulous
141 reviews
Price from
TL 2,629
per night

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.

All units in the motel are equipped with a kettle and microwave. Each room is double glazed with individually controlled air conditioning. The upper levels have stunning city and mountain views.

Great service and host Nice decorated room The staff let us took the lemon

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8.9
Fabulous
183 reviews
Price from
TL 3,977
per night

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.

Northpark Motor Inn is 10-minute drive from both Timaru Golf Club and Richard Pearse Airport. Lake Tekapo is a 1-hour and 40-minute drive away.

Restaurant in same location with very nice meals and very good service.. Also guest laundry on site with good washer and dryer

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8.1
Very good
149 reviews
Price from
TL 2,956
per night

Looking for a family hotel?

As families grow in size, so too do the needs of a family holiday. That’s why family hotels are set up to cater for all ages, from toddlers and kids to teens and adults. Typically, you can expect restaurants with kids’ menus, games rooms, fitness centres and a pool area where children can play and parents can relax.
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  • Avg. price/night: TL 1,842.60
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,027 reviews
    I loved everything about our stay, the unit was perfect for our needs, the staff was friendly and helpful and the kids had lots of fun on the jump pillow and playground
    Deanna Morris-Bamber
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: TL 1,842.60
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,027 reviews
    Great activities for children of all ages and the bath for wee kids.
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    cindy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: TL 1,842.60
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,027 reviews
    Clean and the child had fun
    Brett
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: TL 1,694.79
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 460 reviews
    Staff were so kind, area is well looked after, family friendly if you're traveling with children.
    Taylor
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: TL 1,842.60
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,027 reviews
    Super lovely receptionist, really friendly and helpful staff. Booked a super standard cabin sleeps 6, clean, towels provided and friendly neighbourhood cats! Family orientated - nice touches with things to borrow or hire (ie. board games, bikes, fun carts). Clean facilities, 2 kitchens, great showers.
    Teena
    Family with young children
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 92 reviews
    A little dated but clean, kid friendly and comfortable. Friendly hosts.
    Michelle
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: TL 1,694.79
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 460 reviews
    Great clean fun. Had a great family night.
    Zara
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: TL 1,842.60
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,027 reviews
    Super family friendly and all facilities well looked after. I loved that cooking areas overlooked kids play areas. Staff very helpful and friendly
    Rebecca
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: TL 1,842.60
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,027 reviews
    Family friendly, great set up for children and the bouncy pillow outside was a massive hit.. Really helpful and friendly staff. The unit was clean, modern and had everything needed to make our own meals. It was a bonus to be able to borrow a DVD player and DVDs for the children at no cost too.
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: TL 1,842.60
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,027 reviews
    Excellent family-friendly accommodation! We booked the super standard cabin which was warm and comfortable. The facilities for this kind of cabin are shared but the bathroom/shower/toilet were clean with lots of hot water, and the kitchen was great too, with everything you need to make dinner. The staff were lovely, friendly and helpful. Bonus: the jumping pillow and playground were so much fun for my kids! Highly recommended for families.
    Amy
    Family with young children