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Our top choices for Timaru Central hotels

Deluxe Studio, Ocean View | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

1. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
2.0 star property
Timaru Central
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Clean tidy & good value"
Australia
Brett
The price is ₩176,379
₩202,836 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
The Sea Breeze
Superior One Bedroom Suite | Balcony view

2. Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (138 reviews)
"Very good"
Australia
Graeme
The price is ₩149,616
₩172,062 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Panorama Motor Lodge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

3. The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (849 reviews)
"Loved my stay. Great hotel with lovely rooms."
Australia
Ants
The price is ₩127,053
₩146,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
The Grosvenor
Property entrance

4. The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
7.6 out of 10, Good, (22 reviews)
"Backpacker style accommodation at premium rate."
New Zealand
Wayne
The price is ₩87,176
₩100,252 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
The Fort. Timaru
Superior Studio with Seaview | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), WiFi (free)

5. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 0.8 km from Timaru Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (148 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"
Canada
Ivica
The price is ₩182,691
₩210,095 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Dining

6. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1.1 km from Timaru Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (183 reviews)
"Comfortable and clean. Very handy location."
Australia
Jude
The price is ₩122,035
₩140,340 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, stovetop

7. Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
4.5 star property
Parkside, 1.1 km from Timaru Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (570 reviews)
"Very nice and quiet place to stay. We would definitely stay there again."
Australia
Rodney
The price is ₩140,104
₩161,120 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Aspen on King Motel
One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

8. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 star property
Waimataitai, 1.6 km from Timaru Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (278 reviews)
"Manager was very welcoming and friendly. Rooms were perfect for our families needs and were quite spacious. Surprisngly not noisy, despite being on the main road and a handy location to shops/parks/Caroline Bay"
Australia
Zoe
The price is ₩111,203
₩127,883 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Executive Studio | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

9. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Parkside, 1 km from Timaru Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (287 reviews)
"Great place to stay. "
Australia
Sheryl lee
The price is ₩142,001
₩163,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
One Bedroom Suite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

10. Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1 km from Timaru Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (128 reviews)
"Great location, cool view of the port"
Australia
Thomas
The price is ₩150,659
₩173,258 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Harbour View Motel
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

11. Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1 km from Timaru Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (82 reviews)
"Parking very easy great place to stay "
New Zealand
Nick
The price is ₩129,003
₩148,353 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Bay City Motor Lodge
Five Bedroom House | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

12. Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1.3 km from Timaru Central
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (228 reviews)
"Nice clean tidy accommodation, very helpful and pleasant owners."
Australia
John
The price is ₩73,593
₩84,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Anchor Motel
Mini-fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

13. Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
2.5 star property
Parkside, 1.1 km from Timaru Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (76 reviews)
"Excellent staff and location"
Australia
Paul
The price is ₩150,305
₩172,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Fitzgerald on King
Front of property

14. Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
4.0 star property
Waimataitai, 2 km from Timaru Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (308 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Australia
Jared
The price is ₩130,953
₩150,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Ashbury Park Motel
Executive Studio with Spa | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free)

15. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Kensington, 1.7 km from Timaru Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (181 reviews)
"Large room, upgraded, wonderful innkeepers, comfy bed, very clean and kitchen worked for us! "
United States
Judy and Jerry
The price is ₩141,314
₩162,511 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Studio with Seaview | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

16. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1.1 km from Timaru Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (129 reviews)
"Great motel with good size room and kitchenette. It was hard to heat the room but we had an enjoyable stay"
Australia
Sally
The price is ₩157,778
₩181,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Reception

17. Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Kensington, 1.7 km from Timaru Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (134 reviews)
"A perfect stopover on the way to Christchurch. Clean and quiet, lots of room and easy to get in and out on the main road."
Australia
Lindsay
The price is ₩133,783
₩153,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Cedar Lodge Motel
WiFi (free), bed sheets

18. Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1.2 km from Timaru Central
6.8 out of 10, (140 reviews)
"Easy to get to and been able to drive around, park at the property."
Australia
Peter
The price is ₩77,120
₩88,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Aaron Court Motel
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9) | WiFi (surcharge)

19. Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1.3 km from Timaru Central
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (170 reviews)
"Clean and tidy great location great hosts "
Australia
Judith
The price is ₩100,372
₩127,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Blue Dolphin Motel
Superior House, 3 Bedrooms, City View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

20. The Coast Motel

The Coast Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1.1 km from Timaru Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (158 reviews)
"Nice hotel with and a good check-in. "
United States
Gloria
The price is ₩124,201
₩142,831 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
The Coast Motel
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Where to stay in Timaru Central

Find the best Timaru Central areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A garden with a fountain, benches, and a statue.
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Open Photo by Paolo Corrales

Timaru Port

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

Maori Hill

While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park.

Seaview

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

A large church with two domes and a central dome, surrounded by scaffolding.
Photo by Dan Koczur
Open Photo by Dan Koczur

Parkside

While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Waimataitai

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

Top Timaru Central Hotel Reviews

Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very good"
Graeme 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Panorama Motor Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What is Timaru Central like?
You'll be sure to have fun visiting Timaru's Timaru Central neighborhood. Are you looking for Timaru Central travel tips? Be sure to check out South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre while you're in the neighborhood.
What's a favorite place to stay in Timaru Central?
Based on our traveler data, The Grosvenor is one of the top choices for your stay in Timaru Central. This hotel offers a casino and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the area include The Sea Breeze and Panorama Motor Lodge.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Timaru Central area?
Book one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodations in Timaru Central and start exploring everything Timaru has to offer.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Timaru Central, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Timaru Central.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Timaru Central?
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What is there to do around this Timaru neighborhood?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Timaru Central are South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre. Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Caroline Bay Beach are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Timaru.
How can I get around Timaru Central and the greater Timaru area?
If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Timaru Station.