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 4.5/5(4 reviews) 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) #### 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) #### 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) #### Ashbury Park Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru. [](https://expedia.com/Ashbury-Park-Waimataitai.d659338316678569984.Vacation-Attraction) #### Timaru Lighthouse Learn about the local history of Timaru when you take a trip to Timaru Lighthouse. [](https://expedia.com/Timaru-Lighthouse-Maori-Hill.d659309489382752256.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 $82 nightly $95 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (258 reviews) clean room, friendly staff Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F14%2F2026&selected=2592958&PinnedHotelID=2592958&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191724534517760) ![Aspen on King Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625000/9624908/5895fed5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aspen on King Motel 51 King Street Timaru $112 nightly $129 total Mar 6 - Mar 7 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (565 reviews) 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! 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(116 reviews) Beds too small for couple Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F18%2F2026&endDate=3%2F19%2F2026&selected=97072619&PinnedHotelID=97072619&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 $89 nightly $103 total Mar 12 - Mar 13 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! (824 reviews) 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. Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F12%2F2026&endDate=3%2F13%2F2026&selected=9625343&PinnedHotelID=9625343&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 $111 nightly $128 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (123 reviews) Modern, extremely clean and comfortable. Very nice staff too. I had a large, top floor apartment style room. No elevator though. Very high recommendation. Reviewed on Feb 19, 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 $126 nightly $146 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 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 ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews) Excellent stay! 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