Timaru

Travel Guide

Timaru
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Photo by Mel Fekto

Where to stay in Timaru

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Timaru Central

If you're spending some time in Timaru Central, South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Timaru Central
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Parkside

While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Parkside
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Timaru Port

While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Timaru Port
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Marchwiel

While Marchwiel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse.

Marchwiel
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Maori Hill

While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park.

Maori Hill
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West End

While West End isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Ashbury Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

West End
Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

4.5 out of 5
51 King Street Timaru
The price is HK$597 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
HK$597
HK$694 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (541 reviews)
Great clean room. Staff very curious and helpful

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Aspen on King Motel
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
31 Craigie Avenue Timaru
The price is HK$757 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
HK$757
HK$872 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (261 reviews)
Very spacious apartment, had everything you would need. Staff very helpful, and friendly. Loved our stay.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace Timaru
The price is HK$616 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
HK$616
HK$711 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Te Ana Maori ...
7.8/10 Good! (801 reviews)
Fantastic staff, clean, big room, meals are excellent

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

The Grosvenor
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

3.5 out of 5
38 King Street Timaru
Stay at this aparthotel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
Fast check-in. Modern clean apartment rooms. Comfortable beds. Hot shower and comfortable spa bath. Really happy with the value for the price.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel

3.5 out of 5
40 Evans Street Timaru
Stay at this apartment in Timaru. Enjoy free parking, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (156 reviews)
Great location. Clean rooms and everything you need in the kitchen.

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Blue Dolphin Motel
Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property

Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property

Timaru Canterbury
Stay at this holiday home in Timaru. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Beautiful house very clean loved staying there

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Timaru

3.7
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
1
5 - Excellent 17%
4 - Good
3
4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
1
3 - Okay 17%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 17%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Timaru Is a lovely place. I envy the people who live there. Thanks for sharing it.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Timaru is a fairly ordinary place. Eating places in the town were uninspiring and some of the town streets appeared somewhat down at heel.