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Motels in Timaru

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Timaru on Hotels.com. These Timaru Motels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 7, 2026.

A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.

A modern room with a round table and six chairs, a bed, a small bedside table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A sign welcoming to SEA BREEZE with a NO VACANCY message.

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted artwork.

The Sea Breeze

Timaru Central

CNY852

CNY980 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A modern living room with a glass dining table, black leather sofa, and a TV in a built-in cabinet.

A hallway leading to a room with a sliding glass door, a doormat with the text "It's you!", and a view of the outside through the door.

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Parkside

CNY690

CNY794 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with palm trees and a clear view of the sea.

A modern room with a large window, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

Panorama Motor Lodge

Timaru Central

CNY711

CNY817 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A two-story hotel with a sign advertising 3D air conditioning and a view of the sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

A modern living room with a TV, two leather chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

Aspen on King Motel

Parkside

CNY653

CNY751 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, a framed picture, and a desk with a computer and various items.

A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Maori Hill

CNY868

CNY998 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A compact kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a stove. There are two bar stools and a dining table.

An outdoor deck with a glass-top table and metal chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

A compact hotel room with a sofa, a small dining table, a coffee table, and a kitchenette.

Anchor Motel

Maori Hill

CNY411

CNY473 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two leather chairs, a balcony with a view of buildings and greenery.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets.

A two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and an air conditioning unit.

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Kensington

CNY671

CNY772 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A room with a leather sofa, sheer curtains, and a view of a balcony.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a central island, dark cabinetry, and a stainless steel range hood.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance.

A modern building with a flat facade, a small garden area with rocks and plants, and a parking lot with a white car.

Harbour View Motel

Maori Hill

CNY658

CNY757 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

A balcony with a glass table and metal chairs, overlooking a parking area and trees.

A two-story building with a green roof and a covered porch, located at a street corner with a clear blue sky and scattered clouds.

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Waimataitai

CNY642

CNY739 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a dining table with chairs and a black leather sofa with orange cushions. A framed picture hangs on the wall.

A dining area with a black table, white chairs, a framed picture on the wall, and a kitchen in the background.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a small refrigerator.

Cedar Lodge Motel

Kensington

CNY636

CNY731 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.

A coastal residential area with houses, a sandy beach, and people engaging in water activities.

A view from a window with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and distant buildings.

A table with a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses.

Baywatch Motor Lodge

Maori Hill

CNY750

CNY862 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A neatly made bed with patterned bedding and a dark-colored pillow.

A small, compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a television, and a patterned rug.

A building with multiple garages and a red staircase leading to a balcony.

A motel sign with a 'No Vacancy' notice, a digital TV service sign, and a price range for rooms.

Aaron Court Motel

Maori Hill

CNY366

CNY421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street.

A covered garden area with a central fountain, surrounded by benches and well-maintained hedges.

A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.

A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Bay City Motor Lodge

Maori Hill

CNY579

CNY666 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.

A modern living room with black leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A motel with a blue and green facade, a red and white awning, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, a white pillow, and a yellow accent pillow. There is a small bedside table with a lamp and a folded towel on it.

Fitzgerald on King

Parkside

CNY651

CNY749 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a small table with a bowl.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

Ashbury Park Motel

Waimataitai

CNY622

CNY716 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A modern bar area with a central counter, shelves with bottles, and hanging pendant lights.

A two-story motel with a reception area and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

A lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a seating area.

Northpark Motel

Washdyke

CNY541

CNY622 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and an oven.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

The Coast Motel

Maori Hill

CNY621

CNY714 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A modern building entrance with a glass door, a small outdoor seating area with metal chairs, and a gravel pathway.

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a glass door, and a welcome sign.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a mirror, and a bench with a towel on it.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a dishwasher.

Andorra Motel

Geraldine

CNY612

CNY703 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A bedroom with a large window overlooking a garden.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Four Peaks Motel

Geraldine

CNY649

CNY746 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the outside.

A building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor seating with metal chairs and tables.

A building with a red roof, stone walls, and a covered patio area with metal chairs.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and sink.

ASURE Scenic Route Motor Lodge

Geraldine

CNY659

CNY758 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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Top neighborhoods in Timaru

A coastal city with a beach, a port with ships, and industrial buildings.

Timaru Central

The Timaru Central neighborhood offers attractions such as South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.

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Maori Hill

The Maori Hill neighborhood has lots to see including Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park.

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Waimataitai

The Waimataitai neighborhood has lots to see including Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.

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Seaview

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West End

Timaru's West End neighborhood offers attractions including Botanic Gardens.

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Top landmarks in Timaru

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

9.0/10 (52 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden— just one of the monuments in Timaru Port.

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Caroline Bay Beach

9.0/10 (155 reviews)

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Caroline Bay Beach, located 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Timaru. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Dashing Rocks Beach located nearby.

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South Canterbury Museum

8.6/10 (19 reviews)

South Canterbury Museum is just one of the attractions in Timaru Central, Timaru so you might want to stop by during your trip. If you want to experience more of the culture Timaru has to offer, head to Caroline Bay Beach, Timaru Public Hospital, and Timaru Lighthouse.

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Ashbury Park

8.0/10 (18 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Ashbury Park in Waimataitai. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, both nearby.

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Timaru Lighthouse

8.8/10 (19 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Timaru Lighthouse— just one of the monuments in Maori Hill.

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Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge in Washdyke. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Ashbury Park and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden, both nearby.

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Aigantighe Art Gallery

8.4/10 (7 reviews)

If museums are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Aigantighe Art Gallery in Maori Hill. If you want to see more of the museums in Timaru, South Canterbury Museum isn't far either.

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Botanical Gardens

8.8/10 (74 reviews)

Ready for an education in local botany? Botanical Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Timaru. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Patiti Point, just a short walk away.

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Learn more about Timaru

Timaru is well-known for its attractions such as South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach. This welcoming city has something for everyone including bars as well as sights like Ashbury Park and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge. All are within a rural setting.

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A white church with a tall steeple and a clock tower.

Find out more about Timaru

Timaru is a welcoming city where you can spend time checking out the bars. Nature lovers can visit Ashbury Park and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge. While you're in town, don't miss a chance to see sights like South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach.

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