Title: Visit Watlington: 2026 Watlington, Timaru Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Watlington](https://expedia.com/Watlington-Hotels.d693191724534517760.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Timaru](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Timaru.d3445.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Watlington](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Watlington.d693191724534517760.Car-Rental-Guide)[Watlington Vacations](https://expedia.com/Watlington.d693191724534517760.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Watlington ## Timaru ## Visit Watlington Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Timaru Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Timaru.dx3445) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden You can find out about the history of Timaru with a trip to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.com/Trevor-Griffiths-Rose-Garden-Timaru-Port.d553248621526966893.Vacation-Attraction) #### Caroline Bay Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Caroline Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Timaru Port. [](https://expedia.com/Caroline-Bay-Beach-Canterbury.d553248621532610216.Vacation-Attraction) #### Timaru Public Hospital Though Timaru Public Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Timaru-Public-Hospital-Parkside.d553248635976021980.Vacation-Attraction) #### South Canterbury Museum You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at South Canterbury Museum during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.com/South-Canterbury-Museum-Timaru-Central.d6112974.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ashbury Park Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru. [](https://expedia.com/Ashbury-Park-Waimataitai.d659338316678569984.Vacation-Attraction) #### DB Brewery You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at DB Brewery during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.com/DB-Brewery-Washdyke.d6112978.Vacation-Attraction) --- ## Watlington Hotel Deals ![Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592958/1d3e34b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru 65-67 Evans Street Timaru $81 nightly $94 total Mar 13 - Mar 14 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (257 reviews) Very friendly and helpful staff who provided a large, comfortable and well equipped room. Conveniently located and easy to find. Strongly recommended, Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F14%2F2026&selected=2592958&PinnedHotelID=2592958&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191724534517760) ![The Grosvenor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625400/9625343/6b9b7a65_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Grosvenor 26 Cains Terrace Timaru $90 nightly $104 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Te Ana Maori ... 7.8/10 Good! (820 reviews) Room was spacious and clean. Central location with great off street parking. 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(112 reviews) Yes Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F7%2F2026&selected=97072619&PinnedHotelID=97072619&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191724534517760) ![Panorama Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17870000/17863900/17863877/7ef59443_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Panorama Motor Lodge 52 The Bay Hill Timaru $110 nightly $127 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Caroline Bay Beach ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (120 reviews) Staff, room and location Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=17863877&PinnedHotelID=17863877&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191724534517760) ![Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35550000/35542700/35542681/7c249233_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge 10 Wai-Iti Rd Timaru $125 nightly $145 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees 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! (138 reviews) Absolutely perfect. Spacious, modern and spotless. Great location for parks, beach and restaurants. 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