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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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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 AED 203
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Asure Ashley Motor Lodge Hotels in Timaru
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Hotels in Kensington,Timaru
"The room was huge and the facilities were perfect. The only problem was that it was right next to the road, so there was noise from passing vehicles. But most motels have this problem, and you can't hear it when you're asleep anyway."
Great
50 reviews
9.2/10
1 night
From AED 351
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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
57 reviews
8.1/10
1 night
From AED 142
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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
50 reviews
8.7/10
1 night
From AED 368
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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
75 reviews
9.1/10
1 night
From AED 366
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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
72 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From AED 343
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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 AED 163
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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 AED 384
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Bay City Motor Lodge Hotels in Timaru
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Hotels in Maori Hill,Timaru
"The room is very convenient on the first floor, for people traveling. There is free parking space and the kitchen utensils are complete, although we do not cook ~ about 10 minutes walk from the beach"
Very Good
23 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From AED 358
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Harbour View Motel Hotels in Timaru
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Hotels in Maori Hill,Timaru
"Just a reminder the reception will close at 8pm. Booked a lot of hotels during the whole journey so didn’t read the booking details carefully and didn’t realize the reception closed at 8pm. So we need to call the hotel when arrived. Location is good. Facility is good. Basically got everything we need. A simple kitchen is included."
Very Good
53 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From AED 381
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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 AED 395. Wednesday tends to be the most expensive, averaging AED 548 per night.
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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.
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru Hotels in Timaru
8.4/10
77 reviews

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Hotel near Waimataitai, Timaru
A popular choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
With a stay at Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru in Timaru (Waimataitai), you'll be steps from Ashbury Park and 9 minutes by foot from Caroline Bay Beach. This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Timaru Lighthouse and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Aigantighe Art Gallery. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 14 guestrooms, featuring indoor private hot tubs and LCD televisions. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
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The Grosvenor Hotel Hotels in Timaru
7.9/10
114 reviews

The Grosvenor Hotel

Hotel near Timaru
A popular choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
With a stay at The Grosvenor in Timaru (Timaru Central), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Caroline Bay Beach and 8 minutes from DB Brewery. This casino hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from South Canterbury Museum. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a casino, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall. Grab a bite to eat at TGB, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Timaru? This hotel has facilities measuring 1787 square feet (166 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 49 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
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Comfort Hotel Benvenue Hotels in Timaru
7.7/10
41 reviews

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Hotel near Maori Hill, Timaru
A popular choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
With a stay at Comfort Hotel Benvenue in Timaru (Maori Hill), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Ashbury Park. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Caroline Bay Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Timaru Lighthouse. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary weekday newspapers.
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Cedar Lodge Motel Hotels in Timaru
8.8/10
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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Baywatch Motor Lodge Hotels in Timaru
8.5/10
49 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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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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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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Ashbury Park Motel Hotels in Timaru
8.4/10
50 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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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
50 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 AED 369) 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 AED 413), Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (price from AED 385) and Comfort Hotel Benvenue (price from AED 278) provide the best breakfast to start your day.

Which hotels in Timaru provide fitness facilities?

Comfort Hotel Benvenue (price from AED 278) 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 AED 426), Comfort Hotel Benvenue (price from AED 278) and Anchor Motel (price from AED 150), 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
1,138
Total Properties
22
Weekday Avg. Price
AED 460
Weekend Avg. Price
AED 454
Trending hotel
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