Timaru

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Timaru

Where to stay in Timaru

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Timaru Central

Though Timaru Central might 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

If you're spending some time in Washdyke, DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge are top sights worth seeing.

Washdyke
Currently undergoing "strengthening work".

Parkside

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

Parkside
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Highfield

While Highfield might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ashbury Park and South Canterbury Museum.

Highfield
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Waimataitai

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

Waimataitai
The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor
3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is $66 per night from May 25 to May 26
$66
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
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! (701 reviews)
"Clean tidy nice rooms"

Reviewed on May 10, 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 $107 per night from May 18 to May 19
$107
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
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! (92 reviews)
"Clean room and bedding"

Reviewed on May 15, 2024

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 out of 5
65-67 Evans Street, Timaru
The price is $78 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$78
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private spa tubs. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (207 reviews)
"Staff very accommodating allowing us to get in early in time to change before we went to an event. Good location and our rear room relatively quiet"

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2024

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
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.
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 Apr 24, 2024

Coastal Ridge Apartments
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 Apr 24, 2024

Blue Dolphin Motel
Sun Soaked Lookout Timaru
Sun Soaked Lookout Timaru
Timaru District
Stay at this apartment in Timaru. Enjoy balconies, cable/satellite TV service, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
Great stay
"No washing machine was the only downfall"

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024

Sun Soaked Lookout Timaru
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

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Top Destination
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Dec 11, 2019

We were just in Timaru for a one night stop driving from Queenstown to Christchurch. We walked into the town shopping area about 6pm hoping to get a drink and meal, but everything was closed. We went back to our hotel to eat.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Feb 25, 2019

Good place to stock up on groceries

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Nov 4, 2018

Timaru is a blot on the landscape with two very good Asian restaurants and at least one very pleasant breakfast cafe. Stop for these, don't stay.

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