About this property
Panorama Motor Lodge is close to cafés and restaurants, is only a 3-minute walk to the CBD and has panoramic sea or city views from most units. It is ideally suited for corporate customers, travellers and families. There is a range of units including studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom family units. They are spacious with modern decor and free Wi-Fi is available to all guests. Timaru is situated on the main coastal road between Christchurch (2-hour drive) and Dunedin (2.5-hour drive). We are also close to the route to Aoraki Mt Cook, being a 1.5-hour drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
- Cot available on request
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Hayden
New Zealand“Property manager was amazing, Room was fantastic and exactly what I needed , Housekeeping made the room extremely clean , I’d highly recommend this property” 
Anne
Australia“Location was great with restaurants close by and the room we paid for had a large balcony with fabulous views and was in a good central location.”- Lou Australia“Location to shops and resturants, friendly staff and late check out. Bed very comfy.”
- Michelle New Zealand“So amazing right on the waterfront and close proximity to Caroline bay”
- Gilbert New Zealand“Our room was lovely, roomy, clean and fresh. Location was excellent, with cafes and bars just round the corner and an easy stroll into the town centre. With awesome sea views.”
Vicki New Zealand“Friendly, welcoming staff/ management. Had genuine interactions. Answered our questions and provided information on attractions and dining venues. Very helpful 😃. Super clean and well presented one bedroom unit with great views of the...”- Catherine New Zealand“I had the best room in the motel: it was roomy and had the best, panoramic view of the park, beach and ocean. It even had a little balcony, a spacious lounge and kitchenette. The bathroom sink area had plenty of shelf space for storing my...”
- George Australia“We stayed over the Christmas period. Location is excellent, Rooms are clean, tidy and comfortable. Would stay again!”
- Moira
United Kingdom“Good facilities , well equipped and lovely people . Peaceful after 9 pm .” - Briar New Zealand“Lovely receptionist/operator, super efficient, friendly and through check in. I haven’t been in the Christmas spirit but the reception area was beautifully adorned with Christmas decor and really made me feel uplifted.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note we apply a surcharge to payments made using credit card, which is in line with our costs of acceptance. We do not surcharge debit cards.
Please note that all guests under 21 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Panorama Motor Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
