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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 living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.

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

1. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Kensington

Kyle

$99 nightly

$114 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed with a patterned pillow, and a chair.

A modern apartment with a living room, dining area, and kitchen.

2. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Kensington

Sarah

$102 nightly

$119 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

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

A parking lot with a building in the background.

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

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

3. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Waimataitai

Zoe

$66 nightly

$78 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Total with taxes and fees

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 room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a leather sofa, and a window with curtains.

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

4. Cedar Lodge Motel

Kensington

Lindsay

$94 nightly

$108 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

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.

5. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Parkside

Rachael

$97 nightly

$112 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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.

6. The Sea Breeze

Timaru Central

Kurt

$114 nightly

$132 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with wooden flooring, a curved bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A hotel lobby with wooden doors, a glass table with a vase of flowers, and a colorful wall unit.

A historic building with arched windows and a classic facade, likely a hotel, with a well-lit street in front.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window, and a picture on the wall.

7. The Grosvenor

Timaru Central

Ants

$81 nightly

$94 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

8. Panorama Motor Lodge

Timaru Central

David

$102 nightly

$117 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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.

9. Ashbury Park Motel

Waimataitai

Jared

$70 nightly

$81 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a countertop with a spice rack.

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

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

A modern hotel with a reception area, multiple floors, and a sign advertising various amenities like executive suites, family units, and free WiFi.

10. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Maori Hill

Stephen

$107 nightly

$126 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

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

A patio with a bench and potted plants, overlooking a beach and ocean.

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.

11. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Maori Hill

Nicola

$102 nightly

$120 total

Nov 19 - Nov 20

Total with taxes and fees

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

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and cabinets.

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

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

12. Aaron Court Motel

Maori Hill

Rebecca

$52 nightly

$60 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

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

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a round table, a brick wall, and a glass door leading to a parking lot.

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.

13. Aspen on King Motel

Parkside

Rodney

$106 nightly

$122 total

Nov 18 - Nov 19

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a seating area with a coffee table, and a television.

14. Anchor Motel

Maori Hill

Frances

$51 nightly

$60 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A modern office space with two transparent chairs and a black desk.

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

15. Harbour View Motel

Maori Hill

Thomas

$94 nightly

$108 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.

A hallway with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a sign indicating a meeting room.

A modern kitchen with a wooden table, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench by the window, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and toilet.

16. The Fort. Timaru

Timaru Central

Wayne

$67 nightly

$77 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a cityscape.

A modern waiting area with comfortable seating, large windows, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view.

17. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Maori Hill

Helen

$70 nightly

$81 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

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

A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

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

A large, two-story brick building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a porch.

18. Bay City Motor Lodge

Maori Hill

Nick

$95 nightly

$110 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

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 two-story building with large windows and a flat roof. There are several chairs outside the building, and a car is parked in the driveway.

19. The Coast Motel

Maori Hill

Julie

$80 nightly

$94 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

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

A balcony with metal chairs and tables, a glass door, and a blue and white building facade.

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.

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

20. Fitzgerald on King

Parkside

Paul

$106 nightly

$123 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Maungati Hotel Reviews

Aaron Court Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely and quiet even though on the main road. We were able to check in early, which was very much appreciated. Easy parking and within walking distance to foods and the penguins."

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great place, very welcoming. Reception gave a map to help us plan our trip south the next day which was very useful. Oh, and within walking distance of penguin nesting across the park."

Coastal Ridge Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Well above expectations. Great to have 2 separate bedrooms. Very spacious unit. Highly recommend."

Baywatch Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice villa with plenty of room and beds. Would happily book there again. And very reasonably priced."

The Sea Breeze

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, lovely modern and clean room with friendly staff"

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

8/10 Good

"All good"

Bay City Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great view from top floor and nice to be close to mai centre."

The Grosvenor

8/10 Good

"large spacious suit room. fluffy white towels. mini fridge that was silent. Brillant shower. Helpful friendly staff. Loved the lift it was like stepping back in time. Bar/restaurant staff were very helpful and fun to be around. Would stay again."

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Maungati?

The best area to stay in Maungati is the central village area, particularly along the main road, Maungati Road.This area is the heart of Maungati, offering easy access to the few local amenities and providing a quiet base for exploring the surrounding Canterbury region. It's characterized by its open, pastoral setting with views of rolling hills and farmland. Travelers looking for a peaceful retreat will find this area provides a tranquil experience away from larger towns.For solo travelers seeking solitude and a connection with nature, staying directly in Maungati village offers a unique opportunity. You'll be close to local walking trails and can easily access scenic drives through the Canterbury Plains.

When is the best time to go to Maungati?

The best time to visit Maungati is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and dry, ideal for outdoor activities.During this period, you can expect pleasant temperatures, typically ranging from 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), with plenty of sunshine. This is superb for exploring the local hiking trails, enjoying picnics in the scenic countryside, and visiting nearby attractions like the Maungati Scenic Reserve. Families will find this time particularly suitable for enjoying the natural beauty and engaging in outdoor adventures without the worry of inclement weather.Should you prefer cooler weather and fewer crowds, the shoulder seasons of autumn (March to May) and spring (September to November) also offer good conditions. Temperatures are milder, and the landscape is often beautiful with changing foliage in autumn or blooming flowers in spring.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Maungati.

How much is the nightly rate at a Maungati hotel?

Prices for hotels in Maungati often vary, but you can find a great deal on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Maungati hotels

1. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

2. Coastal Ridge Apartments

3. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

4. Cedar Lodge Motel

5. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

6. The Sea Breeze

7. The Grosvenor

8. Panorama Motor Lodge

9. Ashbury Park Motel

10. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

11. Baywatch Motor Lodge

12. Aaron Court Motel

13. Aspen on King Motel

14. Anchor Motel

15. Harbour View Motel

16. The Fort. Timaru

17. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

18. Bay City Motor Lodge

19. The Coast Motel

20. Fitzgerald on King

Top Maungati Hotel Reviews

Aaron Court Motel

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge

The Sea Breeze

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Bay City Motor Lodge

The Grosvenor

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