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Coastal Ridge Apartments

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.

D
Donna
From
New Zealand
Loved the size of our room, Bed was super comfy. Had a great view as we where on the top story. Staff at reception when I checked in was super friendly and made you feel very welcome, loved the spa bath in our room and the amazing pressure in the shower.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
Price from
US$130.75
1 night, 2 adults

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

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....

J
John Dafydd
From
Denmark
Nice clean motel with a partial view towards the bay. Rooms were modern and the family 2 bed was quite big. Staff were friendly. There was a car charging port available at no charge, which was really appreciated.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 489 reviews
Price from
US$120.73
1 night, 2 adults

ASURE Ashley Motor Lodge

Timaru

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge offers apartment-style accommodation just 3 minutes’ drive from Timaru town centre. Free cable TV and free WiFi is provided.

J
Jean
From
Australia
We had a 2 bedroom apartment, in the first floor, with local views. The beds were comfortable with hotel quality bedding. There was a well equiped kitchen and bathroom with a spa bath and separate shower. The living area had 2 large comfy sofas. Really lovely spaces. Parking close to room. On the main road out of town, excellent location for us as close to the hospital, botanic gardens and the centre of town but the other end of town from the beach. Host friendly, professional and helpful. We will stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
Price from
US$147.67
1 night, 2 adults

The Hibernian Studio Apartments - 4 Latter Street

Timaru

Situated in Timaru, 1.4 km from Caroline Bay Beach, The Hibernian Studio Apartments - 4 Latter Street features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

I
Inky
From
Canada
Good location, comfy, close to amenities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 842 reviews
Price from
US$79.01
1 night, 2 adults

Panorama Motor Lodge

Timaru

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.

C
Chee
From
Hong Kong
clean, new and well equipped
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
Price from
US$125.98
1 night, 2 adults

Bay City Motor Lodge

Timaru

Set in Timaru, 700 metres from Caroline Bay Beach, Bay City Motor Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star motel offers luggage storage space.

T
Tanja Travelista
From
Croatia
Very spacious rooms, large living room and bathroom. Nice sea view from the balcony.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 446 reviews
Price from
US$125.52
1 night, 2 adults

Cedar Lodge Motel

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.

B
Binay
From
United Kingdom
Comfortable. Has sky channels
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
Price from
US$111.65
1 night, 2 adults

Northpark Motel

Timaru

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....

H
Hardy
From
New Zealand
Lots of room and plenty parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
Price from
US$95.18
1 night, 2 adults

Fitzgerald on King

Timaru

Boasting apartments with free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped kitchen, Fitzgerald on King is a 5-minute drive from Caroline Bay. Free on-site parking is available.

P
Peter
From
United Kingdom
The apartment was clean, quiet and comfortable, and we were amazed at the size of it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews
Price from
US$126.71
1 night, 2 adults

Baywatch Motor Lodge

Timaru

Offering free on-site parking, Baywatch Motor Lodge is just 5 minutes’ drive from the Port of Timaru and Timaru’s shops and restaurants. All accommodation offers satellite TV. Some feature a spa bath....

L
Lori-Joelle
From
United States
The lodge, and Ray (the owner), were so lovely! The place actually exceeded my expectations because I was unaware how LARGE the room is. There is an entire downstairs with a living/dining area and a kitchen that is very equipped with utensils, pots&pans, and cleaning supplies, and a huge bathroom, and then upstairs is the room with two beds. More than enough space for myself, and i believe the downstairs sofa can actually be turned into a sofa bed. The place is also pretty close to restaurants, and the beach (which you can see from your window). Wonderful value, and I would be happy to stay here again. I didn't really hear the train, but maybe I am desensitized to those noises from where I live.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 926 reviews
Price from
US$112.49
1 night, 2 adults
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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.

Most booked motels in Timaru and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking motels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 449 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 843 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 446 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 926 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 489 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 563 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Timaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,233 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these motels in Timaru and nearby

  • Harbour View Motel

    Timaru
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews

    Harbour View Motel is a modern complex centrally located 500 metres from Timaru CBD and 100 metres from beautiful Caroline Bay. Free parking and free limited WiFi is provided.

    From US$131.98 per night
  • The Coast Motel

    Timaru
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews

    The Coast Motel offers 11 rooms (serviced daily) to cater for singles, couples, families and business travellers.

    From US$93.45 per night
  • Aaron Court Motel

    Timaru
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 449 reviews

    Aaron Court Motel is located in Timaru, 2 hours' drive from Christchurch and Dunedin. Free WiFi is provided and all rooms have freeview TV.

    From US$63.45 per night
  • Blue Dolphin Motel

    Timaru
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,233 reviews

    Blue Dolphin Motel is a 5-minute walk from Timaru’s town centre and a 5-minute drive from Timaru Bus Depot. All units have a full kitchen and an open plan living area.

    From US$86.53 per night
  • Anchor Motel

    Timaru
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews

    Anchor Motel & Timaru Backpackers offers self-contained accommodation just 5 minutes’ walk from Caroline Bay Beach.

    From US$88.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 563 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ drive from Caroline Bay Beach, this motel offers rooms and apartments featuring a spa bath and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi access.

    From US$92.30 per night
  • Ashbury Park Motel

    Timaru
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews

    Situated just 5 minutes’ drive from Timaru town centre, Ashbury Park Motel offers spacious apartments with cooking facilities and free Wi-Fi.

    From US$103.26 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews

    April and Ian Clifford welcome you to Glenmark Holiday Park located just a 3-minute drive south from central Timaru and only an hour’s drive from the ski fields at Lake Tekapo.

    From US$52.49 per night

Save money on motels in Timaru and nearby – budget options available

  • Aspen on King

    Timaru
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 640 reviews

    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.

    From US$135.85 per night

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Motels that guests love in Timaru

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  • Avg. price/night: US$128.37
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
    Old school motel at its best. Warm, spacious, cosy and great service.
    Guest review by
    Jeanette
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$128.70
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews
    From the outside it might look a little rough but the room was actually really nice and super good size with everything you need. Host was super lovely and helpful as we got to the motel late so she'd turned the heat pump on for us. Nice and quiet and I like their sustainability focus. And great location and price.
    Guest review by
    Cassandra
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$86.53
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,233 reviews
    very clean and was comfortable there were excellent facilities in the motel room
    Guest review by
    Carmen
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$80.86
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 843 reviews
    Central location, just a short walk to the main street and restaurants. Lots of free parking available on site. Very effective bathroom fan...one of the best we have come across. Great communication from apartment manager.
    Guest review by
    Anne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$128.37
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
    Basic motel that provides everything for our short transit. Parking is convenient as right outside the unit, has laundry & bbq facility. Love the toilet spacious size & water pressure is solid. Location is convenient as near to everywhere else that we need to go.
    Guest review by
    Emma
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$80.86
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 843 reviews
    After I got to grips with booking online as opposed to talking to a human which as an older person I prefer to do I was very impressed once I got to my room. It was warm, the heater was already on so I was very thankful as it was a sunny but chilly winters day. The room was much like a self contained motel unit but within a block of apartments. I had all that I needed for the night and I was toasty as. I would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend this place.
    Guest review by
    Denise
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$128.37
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
    What we like is that it only a single story motel so you can just park outside your room. The room is big, clean and spacious. They also provide heated blanket which is so nice as the weather is so cold. The room came with kitchen so we cook during our stay there.
    Guest review by
    Faizah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$63.45
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 449 reviews
    It was alright for 2 nights The man at the motel was a friendly helpful polite man
    Guest review by
    lyn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$131.98
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
    I only stayed one night, perfectly suited for what I needed. Cooking faculties good, bed nice and comfy. Free parking in motel car park. Good location, could walk to Caroline Bay penguin viewing spot, and also could walk to town centre and restaurants. Good sound proofing, it’s in the main road but could barely hear traffic. Staff very nice too.
    Guest review by
    Jayne
    Solo traveller