Timaru

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Timaru

Where to stay in Timaru

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Timaru Central

Though Timaru Central may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach.

Timaru Central
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Maori Hill

While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.

Maori Hill
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Washdyke

While visiting Washdyke, you might make a stop by sights like DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.

Washdyke
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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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Waimataitai

While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.

Waimataitai
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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
The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor
3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is HK$536 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
HK$536
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (708 reviews)
"very good thanks"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024

The Grosvenor
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
2.5 out of 5
10 Wai-Iti Rd, Maori Hill, Timaru
The price is HK$790 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
HK$790
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
"Great !!"

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
31 Craigie Avenue, Parkside, Timaru
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$878 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
HK$878
per night
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and South Canterbury Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (230 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 May 2024

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
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.
Blue Dolphin Motel
Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 out of 5
40 Evans Street, Timaru
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Timaru. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (131 reviews)
"Nice, clean, easy parking, easy walk into town. I would recommend this place."

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

Blue Dolphin Motel
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 out of 5
38 King Street, Timaru
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
"Nice clean apartments, host was lovely, plenty of parking, comfy beds."

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Beautifully renovated duck back cottage Close to Bay and town
Beautifully renovated duck back cottage Close to Bay and town
Timaru
Stay at this vacation home in Timaru. Enjoy patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Renovated to a seriously good level
"From the thick carpet throughout the house to the colourful duvets on all the beds, the little pictures on the wall, to the huge TV that does what you want it to! Every thing in the kitchen that you desire including a basic breakfast. Bed was very comfortable and we appreciated the double glazing ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2024

Beautifully renovated duck back cottage Close to Bay and town
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
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4 - Good
3
" "4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
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" "3 - Okay 16.666666666666668%
2 - Disappointing
1
" "2 - Disappointing 16.666666666666668%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
8 May 2019

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

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller
12 Mar 2019

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