Watlington
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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.
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.
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.
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 Lighthouse
Learn about the local history of Timaru when you take a trip to Timaru Lighthouse.
Watlington Hotel Deals
Aspen on King Motel
Extremely spacious rooms, extremely helpful staff, close to amenities, fantastic playground for kids on site. Lots of room and parking.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Kitchen was fully equipped Had everything needed for the few days stay Staff are lovely Would stay again when I visit the area Thank you
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Very clean and tidy, comfortable bed, easy parking, and a convenient location. The staff were extremely friendly and everything we needed was provided. The shower area was a bit small, but we would definitely stay here again when visiting Timaru.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
The Grosvenor
Everything was perfect and the room very clean A most enjoyable stay
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Very spacious and clean and great facility. Nice staff and Amber (Manager) was a very friendly and accommodating. Worth for money spent. Cheers Jerome
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
We had a good pleasant stay here. The proximity to the Caroline bay was a plus. A short drive to the penguin spotting or the carnival during the last week of Dec and New year fireworks. The lodge had a good jacuzzi. Checkin and check out process was smooth. We received helpful tourist tips from the ...
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Watlington
West End
West End might not have many top sights, but Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and South Canterbury Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Seaview
Seaview might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Parkside
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kensington
While visiting Kensington, you might make a stop by sights like Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point.
Timaru Central
While visiting Timaru Central, you might make a stop by sights like South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.
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 Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
