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We found 22 hotels for you in Timaru

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The Fort Guesthouse Timaru Hotels in Timaru
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Hotels in Timaru Port,Timaru
Private parking
"So-so, a highly intelligent small hotel, the shared kitchen is quite nice!"
Good
4 reviews
7.9/10
1 night
From RUB 4,659
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Anchor Motel Hotels in Timaru
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88
Hotels in Timaru
Private parking
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
"Awesome place very nice an friendly service, would definitely recommend,"
Very Good
57 reviews
8.1/10
1 night
From RUB 2,955
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Coastal Ridge Apartments Hotels in Timaru
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Hotels in Kensington,Timaru
Private parking
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
"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 RUB 7,795
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Asure Avenue Motor Lodge Hotels in Timaru
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99+
Hotels in Parkside,Timaru
Golf Course
Private parking
Luggage Storage
+2
"Good! Due to flight delay and temporary change of accommodation check-in time and date, the hotel quickly helped me solve the problem."
Great
75 reviews
9.1/10
1 night
From RUB 8,091
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Asure Ashley Motor Lodge Hotels in Timaru
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Hotels in Kensington,Timaru
Golf Course
Hiking
Private parking
+2
"Lovely staff, good location, nice room, we love this hotel"
Great
50 reviews
9.2/10
1 night
From RUB 7,261
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Aaron Court Motel Hotels in Timaru
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Hotels in Maori Hill,Timaru
Golf Course
Diving
Skiing
+7
"The room itself was nice it was big enough to fit a family, it was clean. The service is good as the owner emailed us and giving us the instruction on where to park the car, how to enter the room ( as we arrived at 4am )."
95 reviews
7.0/10
1 night
From RUB 3,716
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Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru Hotels in Timaru
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Hotels in Waimataitai,Timaru
Private parking
Luggage Storage
Taxi booking service
+1
"The location of motel is nice n clean also very convenient, there is a park behind and a short walk to lighthouse, Caroline Bay a longer walk. Just a short drive to Oxford resturant and we enjoy a good dinner there. Breakfast the next morning is at station cafe beside the train station… there are also small shopping shops around although is a Sunday."
Very Good
77 reviews
8.4/10
1 night
From RUB 5,773
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Comfort Hotel Benvenue Hotels in Timaru
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Hotels in Maori Hill,Timaru
Golf Course
Fitness Room
Private parking
+9
"Great overall, location y busy road but easy access to the bay park and it’s great playground"
Good
40 reviews
7.7/10
1 night
From RUB 5,705
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Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge Hotels in Timaru
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Hotels in Maori Hill,Timaru
Public parking
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
"Clean and spacious apartments. Reasonable cost and value for money. Nice eating places close by."
Very Good
60 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From RUB 8,136
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Harbour View Motel Hotels in Timaru
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88
Hotels in Maori Hill,Timaru
Hiking
Private parking
Luggage Storage
+1
"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 RUB 7,920
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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?

August is the most affordable month to book a hotel in Timaru, with average nightly rates around RUB 7,932. Prices peak in February, when rates reach about RUB 13,227 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 RUB 8,341. Wednesday tends to be the most expensive, averaging RUB 11,489 per night.
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The Grosvenor Hotel Hotels in Timaru
7.9/10
114 reviews

The Grosvenor Hotel

Hotel near Timaru
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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Cedar Lodge Motel Hotels in Timaru
8.8/10
48 reviews

Cedar Lodge Motel

Hotel near Kensington, Timaru
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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Bay City Motor Lodge Hotels in Timaru
8.6/10
23 reviews

Bay City Motor Lodge

Hotel near Maori Hill, Timaru
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 pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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Baywatch Motor Lodge Hotels in Timaru
8.6/10
49 reviews

Baywatch Motor Lodge

Hotel near Maori Hill, Timaru
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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Aspen on King Hotels in Timaru
8.9/10
72 reviews

Aspen on King

Hotel near Parkside, Timaru
Popular choice among guests booking hotels in Timaru
Aspen on King - One of the quietest Motels in Timaru, situated at 51 King Street, Parkside,Timaru Aspen on King boasts 30 quiet units including 6 two bedroom family units and 2 x 3 bedroom Apartments . The complex offers a mixture of Quality Assured 4+ star Luxury units and Apartments. Affordable 3 Star family and traveller accommodation locateds off main road Timaru, in a quiet garden setting away from the bypass. Our Timaru accommodation has a variety of studio, one and two bedroom units, (most with spa baths), full access two bedroom unit and 2 one bedroom access units. All our units have telephones & free broadband or wifi internet, iron and ironing board, cooking facilities. Our Timaru accommodation is close to Timaru Hospital, Botanic Gardens, Century Pool, Theater Royal and town center. We cater for the corporate traveler, as well as families. Group bookings are welcome. Continental breakfast available. Fax and scanner facilities available. Bartercard, Farmlands, Eftpos etc. accepted.
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Panorama Motor Lodge Hotels in Timaru
8.5/10
50 reviews

Panorama Motor Lodge

Hotel near Timaru
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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Ashbury Park Motel Hotels in Timaru
8.4/10
50 reviews

Ashbury Park Motel

Hotel near Waimataitai, Timaru
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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Northpark Motel Hotels in Timaru
8.3/10
33 reviews

Northpark Motel

Hotel near Washdyke, Timaru
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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Fitzgerald on King Hotels in Timaru
8.8/10
15 reviews

Fitzgerald on King

Hotel near Parkside, Timaru
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
7.9/10
50 reviews

Blue Dolphin Motel

Hotel near Maori Hill, Timaru
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 Hotels in Timaru

What are the best places to stay in Timaru?

Some of the best places to stay in Timaru are near popular attractions like Caroline Bay Association, Heritage Place and Timaru - Little blue penguins, offering easy access to key sights and amenities.

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

Some of the top hotels in Timaru near Caroline Bay Association include Comfort Hotel Benvenue (from RUB 5,875), Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge (from RUB 9,000) and Anchor Motel (from RUB 3,056), all offering easy access to Caroline Bay Association, making them ideal for visitors looking to explore the area.

What are some of the best hotels in Timaru?

Which hotels in Timaru are pet friendly?

Bay City Motor Lodge (from RUB 7,818) allows pets. Take your pets with you during your stay!

What hotels in Timaru offer an especially good breakfast ?

Asure Avenue Motor Lodge (from RUB 9,102),Asure Ashley Motor Lodge (from RUB 8,034) and Comfort Hotel Benvenue (from RUB 5,875) provide high-quality breakfast. Start your day with a delicious breakfast!

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Timaru Hotels Information

Number of reviews
1,127
Total properties
22
Weekday Avg. Price
RUB 9,666
Weekend Avg. Price
RUB 9,587
Trending hotel
Anchor Motel