Timaru Central
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Popular places to visit

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.
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.
Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre in Timaru.
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.
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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Timaru Central Hotel Deals

The Grosvenor
The room and its fixtures were all brand new so while the building looks old with its ancient lift the rooms were very modern which was nice!! As a side note, The town is very sleepy so don’t expect much activity, hustle n bustle after 5 pm and Sundays most shops etc are closed.
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

Panorama Motor Lodge
One night transit stay. Room needs refresh. furniture old. Value for money. Goos location with good restaurants located in front of motel
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

The Fort. Timaru
We stayed in the 1 bedroom apartment with our 2 x kids on the fold out couch in the lounge area. Great value for money. The facilities were excellent: comfy bed, good shower, kitchen with dishwasher & full size fridge. The apartment was lovely and spacious & sunny & quiet. Would recommend this to ...
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Aaron Court Motel
There is a fridge, an oven, a microwave. It is dated as any 3 star motel, but clean. The linens and towels are super clean. Comfortable beds. Just great for a breaking the trip midway stay. We were in room 3.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Harbour View Motel
Comfortable stay. Good kitchen area. Very comfy sofa and bed.
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
The Bay Viaduct is in a great location for a stay in Timaru - close to Caroline Bay and the main shopping street. The bed was very comfortable and the room was large and had all the facilities we needed. The spa bath was lovely but did take a long time to fill. Even though we were close to the main ...
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Timaru Central

Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Seaview
Seaview might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

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

West End
West End might not have many top sights, but Botanic Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kensington
While visiting Kensington, you might make a stop by sights like Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point.