Title: Top Watlington Hotels (Timaru)  - Expedia.com

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## Our top choices for Watlington hotels

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113650000/113647900/113647837/2ae10a39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Dining room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113650000/113647900/113647837/w1909h1232x0y0-0f44cde8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113650000/113647900/113647837/c604c72b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Business Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113650000/113647900/113647837/5c8d9fc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Fort. Timaru

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-The-Fort-Timaru.h113647837.Hotel-Information)

Timaru Central, 1.3 mi from Watlington

8.0/10

Very Good

(12 reviews)

"Great place, close to town"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Steve

$78 nightly

$90 total

Mar 10 - Mar 11

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-The-Fort-Timaru.h113647837.Hotel-Information)

![One Bedroom Suite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35235600/35235547/8b1802f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35235600/35235547/2e530796.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![One Bedroom Suite | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35235600/35235547/619b64f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35235600/35235547/d0722f3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Harbour View Motel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Harbour-View-Motel.h35235547.Hotel-Information)

Maori Hill, 1.4 mi from Watlington

9.2/10

Wonderful

(118 reviews)

"Nice location."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Eddie

$115 nightly

$133 total

Mar 5 - Mar 6

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Harbour-View-Motel.h35235547.Hotel-Information)

![Superior Studio with Seaview | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35550000/35542700/35542681/4b3ac912.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35550000/35542700/35542681/428aa244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Ground Floor King Studio - Adjacent Building | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35550000/35542700/35542681/30a4aee7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Two Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath Ground Floor | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35550000/35542700/35542681/35ec2638.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Bay-Viaduct-Motor-Lodge.h35542681.Hotel-Information)

Maori Hill, 1.3 mi from Watlington

9.6/10

Exceptional

(140 reviews)

"We received a warm welcome and the room very very pleasant, clean and had everything we needed."

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Sarah

$122 nightly

$141 total

Mar 13 - Mar 14

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Bay-Viaduct-Motor-Lodge.h35542681.Hotel-Information)

![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625400/9625343/3e1de2bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625400/9625343/e0fcbeea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625400/9625343/50e6371d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625400/9625343/da1dfeb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Grosvenor

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-The-Grosvenor.h9625343.Hotel-Information)

Timaru Central, 1.4 mi from Watlington

7.8/10

Good

(824 reviews)

"Everything was perfect and the room very clean A most enjoyable stay"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Richard

$87 nightly

$101 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-The-Grosvenor.h9625343.Hotel-Information)

![Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27560000/27559000/27558987/a5e41ec1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27560000/27559000/27558987/2061024b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27560000/27559000/27558987/39386dd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27560000/27559000/27558987/fe8316b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Bay City Motor Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Bay-City-Motor-Lodge.h27558987.Hotel-Information)

Maori Hill, 1.4 mi from Watlington

8.6/10

Excellent

(71 reviews)

"The room was spotless and very comfortable. Check in and out was painless with being notified beforehand what our room number was and a drop box to drop key in on leaving."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Pamela

$102 nightly

$117 total

Mar 5 - Mar 6

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Bay-City-Motor-Lodge.h27558987.Hotel-Information)

![Five Bedroom House | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5080000/5074200/5074136/8a3ddd2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe One Bedroom | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5080000/5074200/5074136/9030175a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Five Bedroom House | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5080000/5074200/5074136/f271ec8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Two Bedroom Apartment | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5080000/5074200/5074136/ca85c77c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Anchor Motel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Anchor-Motel.h5074136.Hotel-Information)

Maori Hill, 1.4 mi from Watlington

8.0/10

Very Good

(202 reviews)

"Good stay, location great, staff friendly and spacious room."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Grant

$60 nightly

$70 total

Mar 16 - Mar 17

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Anchor-Motel.h5074136.Hotel-Information)

![Sports bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625300/9625227/a20093de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Studio | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625300/9625227/2b657625.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625300/9625227/051cdf19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Studio  | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625300/9625227/1c728283.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Northpark Motel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Northpark-Motel.h9625227.Hotel-Information)

Washdyke, 3.5 mi from Watlington

8.4/10

Very Good

(71 reviews)

"Really convenient, great staff and plenty of dinning options. "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Ross

$91 nightly

$106 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Northpark-Motel.h9625227.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20157900/20157828/7d4dd3f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Studio | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20157900/20157828/b4464370.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Studio | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20157900/20157828/1f896c71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Studio | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, espresso maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20157900/20157828/71fb50b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Coastal Ridge Apartments

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Coastal-Ridge-Apartments.h20157828.Hotel-Information)

Kensington, 1 mi from Watlington

9.6/10

Exceptional

(103 reviews)

"Very friendly staff, clean room, easy parking, good location."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

YING

$111 nightly

$128 total

Mar 6 - Mar 7

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Coastal-Ridge-Apartments.h20157828.Hotel-Information)

![Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9) | WiFi, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626400/9626336/e023fb6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626400/9626336/356084f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626400/9626336/1a3d331a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![WiFi, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626400/9626336/d48798cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Blue Dolphin Motel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Blue-Dolphin-Motel.h9626336.Hotel-Information)

Maori Hill, 1.4 mi from Watlington

8.0/10

Very Good

(164 reviews)

"Great location. Clean rooms and everything you need in the kitchen."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Meral

$80 nightly

$92 total

Mar 28 - Mar 29

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Blue-Dolphin-Motel.h9626336.Hotel-Information)

![One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592958/1d3e34b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592958/41c578a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592958/2320690e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592958/d5ac8a92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Parklands-Motor-Lodge.h2592958.Hotel-Information)

Waimataitai, 1.5 mi from Watlington

8.6/10

Excellent

(258 reviews)

"Staff great friendly room tidy"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Jaroslav

$79 nightly

$92 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Parklands-Motor-Lodge.h2592958.Hotel-Information)

![Superior One Bedroom Suite | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17870000/17863900/17863877/63044ea3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Accessible studio | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17870000/17863900/17863877/91904cfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe One Bedroom Suite | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17870000/17863900/17863877/80a3e233.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Internal studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17870000/17863900/17863877/0a4e9d44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Panorama Motor Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Panorama-Motor-Lodge.h17863877.Hotel-Information)

Timaru Central, 1.3 mi from Watlington

8.8/10

Excellent

(123 reviews)

"Very clean and spacious"

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Peter

$109 nightly

$125 total

Apr 3 - Apr 4

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Panorama-Motor-Lodge.h17863877.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626200/9626108/1d9ecd92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Room (Two Units with Connecting Door) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626200/9626108/f919fb3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Option C) | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626200/9626108/f59f7e10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626200/9626108/fefac887.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Ashbury Park Motel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Ashbury-Park-Motel.h9626108.Hotel-Information)

Waimataitai, 1.8 mi from Watlington

8.6/10

Excellent

(303 reviews)

"Clean and quiet"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Kim

$83 nightly

$96 total

Mar 30 - Mar 31

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Ashbury-Park-Motel.h9626108.Hotel-Information)

![Executive Studio with Spa | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3650000/3644200/3644136/2f0b7552.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3650000/3644200/3644136/aba02a9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Studio with Spa | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3650000/3644200/3644136/e80a07aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3650000/3644200/3644136/467c2d1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Asure-Ashley-Motor-Lodge.h3644136.Hotel-Information)

Kensington, 1 mi from Watlington

9.4/10

Exceptional

(176 reviews)

"A lovely, comfortable, spacious place to stay."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Debra

$101 nightly

$116 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Asure-Ashley-Motor-Lodge.h3644136.Hotel-Information)

![Executive Studio | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2510000/2506500/2506498/a9f5197b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Studio | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2510000/2506500/2506498/494d1e04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2510000/2506500/2506498/9247a687.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2510000/2506500/2506498/7672d9f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Avenue-Motor-Lodge.h2506498.Hotel-Information)

Parkside, 0.9 mi from Watlington

9.4/10

Exceptional

(279 reviews)

"Huge clean room, great amenities in the kitchen and very nice staff. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Colleen

$108 nightly

$125 total

Mar 14 - Mar 15

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Avenue-Motor-Lodge.h2506498.Hotel-Information)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626600/9626507/1b75f070.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area (Apartment 6) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626600/9626507/a13ae7aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor (Spa Apartment  4) | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626600/9626507/f220b25a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Studio | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626600/9626507/8ba965a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Phoenix Motel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Temuka-Hotels-Phoenix-Motel.h9626507.Hotel-Information)

11.8 mi from Watlington

9.2/10

Wonderful

(116 reviews)

"Clean rooms and fully equipped "

![Germany](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/de.svg)

Dominik

$90 nightly

$104 total

Mar 28 - Mar 29

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Temuka-Hotels-Phoenix-Motel.h9626507.Hotel-Information)

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3762400/3762351/bc4400b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Efficiency, Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3762400/3762351/268de573.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Efficiency, Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3762400/3762351/e98b7268.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3762400/3762351/1a62835a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Comfort Hotel Benvenue

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Comfort-Hotel-Benvenue.h3762351.Hotel-Information)

Maori Hill, 1.4 mi from Watlington

7.8/10

Good

(177 reviews)

"Staff were so helpful"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Gillian

$78 nightly

$90 total

Mar 28 - Mar 29

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Comfort-Hotel-Benvenue.h3762351.Hotel-Information)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20157900/20157821/8e736275.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio Queen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20157900/20157821/c30ca98b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard One Bedroom Unit | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20157900/20157821/90c93859.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Two Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20157900/20157821/41c6ccc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cedar Lodge Motel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Cedar-Lodge-Motel.h20157821.Hotel-Information)

Kensington, 1 mi from Watlington

9.4/10

Exceptional

(127 reviews)

"Great place to stay for short term"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

AYELEN

$93 nightly

$107 total

Mar 30 - Mar 31

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Cedar-Lodge-Motel.h20157821.Hotel-Information)

![Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953100/6953082/cfbb9948.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Four Bedroom Villa  | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953100/6953082/8eae2464.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953100/6953082/646a635a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio with Seaview | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953100/6953082/bbe39925.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Baywatch Motor Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Baywatch-Motor-Lodge.h6953082.Hotel-Information)

Maori Hill, 1.4 mi from Watlington

8.6/10

Excellent

(124 reviews)

"Room immaculate, hosts lovely "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Louise

$109 nightly

$126 total

Mar 12 - Mar 13

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Baywatch-Motor-Lodge.h6953082.Hotel-Information)

![Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625000/9624908/70ee6310.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625000/9624908/w1500h997x0y3-95f600b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625000/9624908/a840cdce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Arcade](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625000/9624908/552f02c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Aspen on King Motel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Aspen-On-King-Motel.h9624908.Hotel-Information)

Parkside, 1.1 mi from Watlington

8.8/10

Excellent

(565 reviews)

"Extremely spacious rooms, extremely helpful staff, close to amenities, fantastic playground for kids on site. Lots of room and parking."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Anthony McGrath

$102 nightly

$120 total

Apr 4 - Apr 5

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Aspen-On-King-Motel.h9624908.Hotel-Information)

![Mini-fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26970000/26967200/26967140/68511116.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26970000/26967200/26967140/fe0f1742.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26970000/26967200/26967140/89597c0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26970000/26967200/26967140/324d97ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Fitzgerald on King

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Fitzgerald-On-King.h26967140.Hotel-Information)

Parkside, 1.1 mi from Watlington

8.8/10

Excellent

(74 reviews)

"Great place to stay"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Alistair

$101 nightly

$116 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Fitzgerald-On-King.h26967140.Hotel-Information)

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## Where to stay in Watlington

Find the best Watlington areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. 

- Timaru Central
- Maori Hill
- Parkside
- Waimataitai
- Timaru Port

![D NZ Timaru Port Cape Pan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976394636/e54a0f25-d804-40b7-a311-a3d741c8c0fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

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![Timaru Central map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=289x340&map_id=c017d89749dc74ad&markers=icon:%7C&path=enc:pw%7EmG_get_%40u%40%3FsCgCyB%5EgG%3Fi%40r%40k%40%3Fc%40uBuBtB%7B%40sAgB%7CAq%40%3Fi%40s%40mCVuAiDcE%3FQyCuAq%40pDoIw%40gBd%40Wt%40r%40d%40%7D%40%7C%40mPbE_JvCgChAwBjDyB%60AuAzBi%40bJqG%60AVbBi%40rF%3FPnBo%40bA%3FzDfBdA%3F%60D%7BA%60%40Kh%40fB%7C%40%3FfCcA%7C%40bAhCaB%60A%60Br%40DzGk%40%7CAu%40%3FK%60%40tAPV%60%40%3FrDW%60%40oAFErClBfBVvCoA%7CDoElAcAjA&key=AIzaSyAoVHdVOa5-BDRxGhFoAHYIHPst1T09Jo0&signature=eZdDPe4UAcvlW-Q4rvVY9JJVHLk=)

### Timaru Central

While visiting Timaru Central, you might make a stop by sights like South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre. 

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![Maori Hill map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=289x340&map_id=c017d89749dc74ad&markers=icon:%7C&path=enc:dm%7CmG%7Bgct_%40kAwEnB_CgAkIeAh%40m%40uB%5BP_%40s%40KiAw%40Wc%40%7E%40EqAa%40y%40%5DRUyBw%40ROaBe%40JoAiIc%40ViAeWaBn%40lD%7BGnJ%7EB%7CD%3Fd%40j%40dBVbH%3FlEi%40bAk%40Vl%40_%40xBx%40HKt%40n%40%3F%40%7CAw%40d%40%3Ft%40RKN%7E%40l%40%3FHdH%5C%3F%3Fz%40c%40%3F%3F%7C%40%5D%3F%5BxAT%3F%3FhA%7C%40ALdBY%3F%3FlAmA%3FMvA%7C%40%3F%5CxJeBB%3FjA%7B%40%3FDr%40w%40l%40%3F%7CAgB%5Cb%40lBmAb%40S_Am%40Z%5EdC%7BB%3FOo%40a%40RJ%60%40cAf%40Ia%40cCpA&key=AIzaSyAoVHdVOa5-BDRxGhFoAHYIHPst1T09Jo0&signature=4O1Lo1lGXDloPVU3HF9iDKgMtBI=)

### Maori Hill

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

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![Parkside map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=289x340&map_id=c017d89749dc74ad&markers=icon:%7C&path=enc:x%7E_nGclct_%40kCEAyE_AB%3FyBc%40%3F%3Fl%40_A%3FC%60Ho%40%3FAeFyAB%3FkBe%40%3F%40zA%7BAH%40%60AeEBAz%40_B%3FWeCqA%3F%3F%7BAg%40%3FAuD%7EB%40%3FoBc%40%3FAoCk%40%3F%3Fa%40j%40%3F%3FaAyA%3FHo%40t%40%3FCoA%5C%3FA%7DHyA%3F%3FaDdA%3F%3FaDgA%3FJs%40f%40%3F%3Fq%40%5ECL%7DC%3Fm%40q%40%3F%3F%7BAm%40BD_%40r%40A%3FeCd%40%3F%3F%7BAKaB%5D%3F%3Fa%40y%40%3FAiFxA%3F%3Fs%40%3F_DyAB%3FuA%60A%3FV_EAsDyA%3F%3FcBxA%3F%3Fs%40%5D%3F%3Fq%40%7D%40%3F%3Fs%40Po%40fA%3F%3FcB%3Fs%40yA%3F%3FsBxA%3F%3FyD%7BA%3F%3FmHb%40%3FAmBc%40DAwWhHvBbN%7E%40xEDbLuAn%40lOjDeAVdCmCn%40J%7E%40m%40HJlBbH%7DAh%40nLcH%7EA%7E%40%60XhF%60Eo%40lBXTaHdA_%40lBd%40G%3FhBb%40%3F%3FbE%5C%3F%3Fd%40%7EB%3FP%7CBr%40n%40ClCb%40%3F%3FV%7DAZ%3F%7EFsE%40%3FdBU%3FHr%40%60BCD%60Bx%40%3F%3F%7E%40mC%3FWtBh%40%3F%3FdBh%40%3F%40pAxB%3FkAnC%5B%3Fy%40pEq%40%3F%3Fr%40%60A%3FoDhHw%40K%3FxAa%40k%40%5Bx%40oADO%7EAmCpC&key=AIzaSyAoVHdVOa5-BDRxGhFoAHYIHPst1T09Jo0&signature=WzK8vuWvlj62YxB0s1lfvBEg7_E=)

### Parkside

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

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### Waimataitai

If you're spending some time in Waimataitai, Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach are top sights worth seeing. 

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![One of the many sights in New Zealand, this rose garden is found in Timaru, a small town in the south island of New zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3445/c5d23373-1c78-4eef-a984-737bf9fd16a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

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![A rose from a rose garden #nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3445/40b7bacb-2d77-4cfc-a790-6df6f5e156ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

Photo by Paolo Corrales

![One of the many artworks in Timaru, NZ. #culture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3445/9d796023-a1f9-4df4-b582-8da2a56b554b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium)

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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. 

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## Top Watlington Hotel Reviews

![Bay City Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27560000/27559000/27558987/a5e41ec1_y.jpg)

### Bay City Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff!"

[](https://expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Bay-City-Motor-Lodge.h27558987.Hotel-Information)

![Blue Dolphin Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626400/9626336/e023fb6d_y.jpg)

### Blue Dolphin Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful and generous hosts. Really good facilities. Quiet, clean environment and spacious room."

[](https://expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Blue-Dolphin-Motel.h9626336.Hotel-Information)

![ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2510000/2506500/2506498/a5c60319_y.jpg)

### ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

2/10 Terrible

"Spa didn’t work wasn’t told waste of time as it was our anniversary "

[](https://expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Avenue-Motor-Lodge.h2506498.Hotel-Information)

![Asure Ashley Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3650000/3644200/3644136/4d1d11c7_y.jpg)

### Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Large room, upgraded, wonderful innkeepers, comfy bed, very clean and kitchen worked for us! "

[](https://expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Asure-Ashley-Motor-Lodge.h3644136.Hotel-Information)

![Aspen on King Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625000/9624908/5895fed5_y.jpg)

### Aspen on King Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We were greeted by a very friendly lady at reception, we saw her the next morning and she asked us if we needed anything like towels etc. The room was lovely and spacious, beds were comfortable. Everything was very clean!"

[](https://expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Aspen-On-King-Motel.h9624908.Hotel-Information)

![Comfort Hotel Benvenue](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3762400/3762351/bc4400b5_y.jpg)

### Comfort Hotel Benvenue

10/10 Excellent

"Very accommodating Staff. I was very appreciative that they let me charge my electric car for free. "

[](https://expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Comfort-Hotel-Benvenue.h3762351.Hotel-Information)

![The Grosvenor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625400/9625343/6b9b7a65_y.jpg)

### The Grosvenor

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are clean and modern with nice high ceilings, lots of natural light in the bathroom. Location was very quiet Saturday night, easy parking across the street. "

[](https://expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-The-Grosvenor.h9625343.Hotel-Information)

![Aaron Court Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97080000/97072700/97072619/a8b89550_y.jpg)

### Aaron Court Motel

2/10 Terrible

"Beds too small for couple"

[](https://expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Aaron-Court-Motel.h97072619.Hotel-Information)

![Northpark Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625300/9625227/a20093de_y.jpg)

### Northpark Motel

8/10 Good

"Clean with comfortable bed. Enjoyed restaurant at location and close to town "

[](https://expedia.com/Timaru-Hotels-Northpark-Motel.h9625227.Hotel-Information)

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