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Find Best Timaru Hotels - 22 Options with Great Prices & Reviews

Explore a curated selection of premier accommodations and compare top rated hotels in Timaru to find the perfect match for your travel style and budget. Book with confidence, backed by verified guest reviews.
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Anchor Motel Hotels in Timaru
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"Nice room, it was exactly like the pictures and description. Price performance value was good, they turned the heater on before arrival and there was a heated blanked. Friendly and very helpful staff and you can park infornt of your room. Only negative thing was the little hole in the window in the bathroom. I wish you and your family the best."
Very Good
56 reviews
8.1/10
1 night
From MYR 160
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Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge Hotels in Timaru
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Hotels in Maori Hill,Timaru
"As a place to rest for a short break on the road, it is relatively simple. It is very close to Caroline Beach. It is not very convenient to walk to the town center. It is not very far to see the blue penguin."
Very Good
60 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From MYR 516
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Aaron Court Motel Hotels in Timaru
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Hotels in Maori Hill,Timaru
"The location is next to the road, so there will be noise at night when cars pass by quickly and the houses here are generally not soundproofed. But if the room is near the parking lot, maybe it can be improved. Everything else is perfect, because there is a living room and an open kitchen, two bedrooms (one with a single bed and one with a double bed), a separate bathroom with dry and wet areas, and a hair dryer, which is a great deal"
95 reviews
7.0/10
1 night
From MYR 204
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Asure Avenue Motor Lodge Hotels in Timaru
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Hotels in Parkside,Timaru
"At first we made a mistake in the room, the front desk personally took us to the room, wrong her, the service attitude is really good, so warm, really a little sorry, but thank you! The room is large and there is a yard, because it is too cold to sit, the room does not have air conditioning, but there is a heater, and the efficiency is very high, recommended"
Great
74 reviews
9.1/10
1 night
From MYR 396
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Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru Hotels in Timaru
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Hotels in Waimataitai,Timaru
"The hotel passing by by car in New Zealand is very good, parking is very convenient, the service is also very good, clean and hygienic is particularly satisfactory, the price is more suitable, the surrounding supermarkets can buy vegetables by themselves, and it is a very good trip to come back to cook."
Very Good
77 reviews
8.3/10
1 night
From MYR 310
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Aspen on King Hotels in Timaru
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Hotels in Parkside,Timaru
"I was so happy to stay here. Friendly boss Spacious kitchen and living room I tried to spa because I had a bathtub, but I was so tired that I fell asleep. I have an oven, so I eat Tomahawk steak. There are a lot of dvd at the front desk, so I think it's good to have dinner and watch a movie."
Very Good
74 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From MYR 402
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The Fort Guesthouse Timaru Hotels in Timaru
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Hotels in Timaru Port,Timaru
"Checked in in the middle of the night, sometimes did not book in advance, other rooms in the middle of the night were closed, these two, very good, buffet breakfast is also very good, do your own food."
Good
4 reviews
7.9/10
1 night
From MYR 219
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Comfort Hotel Benvenue Hotels in Timaru
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Hotels in Maori Hill,Timaru
"Great overall, location y busy road but easy access to the bay park and it’s great playground"
Good
41 reviews
7.6/10
1 night
From MYR 328
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The Grosvenor Hotel Hotels in Timaru
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"Location within walking distance to many restaurants. Outside view great. The room kinda small, had fridge and an electric kettle. The shower had very strong water pressure — a bit intense. Door lock not working, pillow not clean. The parking lot is across the street; I arrived in the evening and it took me a couple of rounds to find it. As a short stopover, it was okay, but not best value."
Good
114 reviews
7.9/10
1 night
From MYR 298
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Coastal Ridge Apartments Hotels in Timaru
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Hotels in Kensington,Timaru
"A good place to live for one night. The room is big enough for a family. You get basic cooking facilities in the small kitchen. Everything is clean and well maintained."
Very Good
49 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From MYR 416
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Trip.com's insights for hotels in Timaru

Plan smarter with Trip.com’s data-backed insights on travel seasons so that you can book your Timaru hotel at the right time!

Which month offers the lowest hotel rates in Timaru?

June is the most affordable month to book a hotel in Timaru, with average nightly rates around MYR 412. Prices peak in February, when rates reach about MYR 693 per night.
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What is the cheapest day of the week for hotels in Timaru?

Hotel rates in Timaru are typically lowest on Sunday, with average nightly rates around MYR 422. Wednesday tends to be the most expensive, averaging MYR 621 per night.
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Discover hotels in Timaru that match your style, from serviced apartments and countryside stays to hotels with free Wi-Fi and parking, and find the right place for your trip to Timaru.

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A curated selection of most in-demand Timaru hotels, based on an analysis of booking trends, guest reviews, and ratings for quality and cleanliness.
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge Hotels in Timaru
9.2/10
50 reviews

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Hotel near Kensington, Timaru
A popular choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
Welcome to ASURE Ashley Motor Lodge. We are the best 4.5 Star quality Timaru accommodation choice for corporate travelers, families and tourists. Our Timaru Motor Lodge has a range of comfortable motel room options. From large rooms that are ideal for the whole family, to quiet studio units that are perfect for corporate clients and couples, we are confident that when it comes to Timaru motels you will leave with nothing but glowing recommendations for our rooms, our service, and the place we call home! Accommodation options include modern 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and executive studio apartments. Each has air conditioning, an LCD TV with a Chromecast, king-size beds and a spacious living area. Some also have a spa bath. This property is 14 minutes walk from the beach and just 3 minutes’ drive from Timaru town centre. It also is less than 10 minutes’ drive from Highfield Golf Course. Free cable TV, electric blankets and a fully equipped kitchen are standard in all apartments. Guests enjoy 1GB of free WiFi per stay. Continental breakfasts are available each morning. Guests have access to barbecue facilities, plus laundry and dry cleaning services.
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Bay City Motor Lodge Hotels in Timaru
8.6/10
24 reviews

Bay City Motor Lodge

Hotel near Maori Hill, Timaru
A popular choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
Located in Timaru (Maori Hill), Bay City Motor Lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Caroline Bay Beach. This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Aigantighe Art Gallery and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Timaru Lighthouse. This motel has 3 floors in 1 building and offers designated smoking areas. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with stovetops and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 55-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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Ashbury Park Motel Hotels in Timaru
8.4/10
49 reviews

Ashbury Park Motel

Hotel near Waimataitai, Timaru
A popular choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
With a stay at Ashbury Park Motel in Timaru (Waimataitai), you'll be steps from Ashbury Park and 14 minutes by foot from Dashing Rocks Beach. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Caroline Bay Beach and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Timaru Lighthouse. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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Cedar Lodge Motel Hotels in Timaru
8.9/10
48 reviews

Cedar Lodge Motel

Hotel near Kensington, Timaru
A popular choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
With a stay at Cedar Lodge Motel in Timaru (Kensington), you'll be steps from Botanical Gardens and 10 minutes by foot from Timaru Public Hospital. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Otipua Wetland and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Patiti Point. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private furnished patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
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Panorama Motor Lodge Hotels in Timaru
8.5/10
50 reviews

Panorama Motor Lodge

Hotel near Timaru
A popular choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
With a stay at Panorama Motor Lodge in Timaru (Timaru Central), you'll be steps from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and 9 minutes by foot from South Canterbury Museum. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Aigantighe Art Gallery. Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as microwaves and coffee/tea makers.
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Baywatch Motor Lodge Hotels in Timaru
8.5/10
48 reviews

Baywatch Motor Lodge

Hotel near Maori Hill, Timaru
A popular choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
With a stay at Baywatch Motor Lodge in Timaru (Maori Hill), you'll be steps from Caroline Bay Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. This beach motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Ashbury Park and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Aigantighe Art Gallery. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
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Northpark Motel Hotels in Timaru
8.3/10
32 reviews

Northpark Motel

Hotel near Washdyke, Timaru
A popular choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
With a stay at Northpark Motel in Timaru (Washdyke), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge. This motel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Ashbury Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Dashing Rocks Beach. Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at Ascot Sportshouse & Eater, a family restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
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The Coast Motel Hotels in Timaru
7.5/10
12 reviews

The Coast Motel

Hotel near Maori Hill, Timaru
A popular choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
Located in Timaru (Maori Hill), The Coast Motel is within a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Caroline Bay Beach and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Timaru Lighthouse. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee. Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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Fitzgerald on King Hotels in Timaru
8.8/10
15 reviews

Fitzgerald on King

Hotel near Parkside, Timaru
A popular choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
Located in Timaru (Parkside), Fitzgerald on King is within a 5-minute walk of Botanical Gardens and Timaru Public Hospital. This motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from South Canterbury Museum and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. This motel offers designated smoking areas. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with ovens and stovetops. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as microwaves and electric kettles.
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Blue Dolphin Motel Hotels in Timaru
7.6/10
51 reviews

Blue Dolphin Motel

Hotel near Maori Hill, Timaru
A popular choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
With a stay at Blue Dolphin Motel in Timaru (Maori Hill), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse. This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Caroline Bay Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Aigantighe Art Gallery. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as wireless internet access (surcharge). Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers.
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FAQs About Timaru Hotels

What are the best places to stay in Timaru?

Some top places to stay in Timaru are near popular attractions like Caroline Bay Association, Heritage Place and Timaru - Little blue penguins—so you can quickly get to top landmarks and amenities you need.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels in Timaru?

Bay City Motor Lodge (price from MYR 462) is pet-friendly. Bring your pets along for an enjoyable stay!

What hotels in Timaru offer an especially good breakfast?

Begin your day with a tasty and satisfying breakfast! Asure Avenue Motor Lodge (price from MYR 459), Comfort Hotel Benvenue (price from MYR 339) and Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (price from MYR 444) provide the best breakfast to start your day.

Which hotels in Timaru provide fitness facilities?

Comfort Hotel Benvenue (price from MYR 339) offers fitness facilities to keep you active during your stay. Stay on track with your fitness goals while on the go!

What are the best hotels in Timaru near Caroline Bay Association?

Some standout hotels in Timaru close to Caroline Bay Association include Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge (price from MYR 488), Bay City Motor Lodge (price from MYR 462) and Panorama Motor Lodge (price from MYR 487), all within easy walking or transit distance of Caroline Bay Association, perfect for travelers wanting to explore the landmark and its surroundings.

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Timaru Hotels Info

Number of Reviews
1,124
Total Properties
22
Weekday Avg. Price
MYR 518
Weekend Avg. Price
MYR 514
Trending hotel
Anchor Motel