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Our top choices for South Canterbury Museum hotels

A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.
A modern room with a round table and six chairs, a bed, a small bedside table, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A sign welcoming to SEA BREEZE with a NO VACANCY message.
A round mirror reflecting a view of a beach and ocean, with two framed photographs on the wall.

1. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
Timaru Central, 0.6 km from South Canterbury Museum
United States
Kurt
￥20,071
￥23,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
The Sea Breeze
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A modern hotel with a reception area, multiple floors, and a sign advertising various amenities like executive suites, family units, and free WiFi.
A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

2. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Maori Hill, 0.9 km from South Canterbury Museum
Canada
Ivica
￥19,624
￥22,690 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."
A modern apartment with a living room, dining area, and kitchen.
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed with a patterned pillow, and a chair.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

3. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Sarah
￥15,899
￥18,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Coastal Ridge Apartments
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.
A balcony with a table and chairs, large sliding glass doors, and a clear view of the surrounding area.
A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A hallway leading to a room with a sliding glass door, a doormat with the text "It's you!", and a view of the outside through the door.

4. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Parkside, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Sheryl lee
￥15,285
￥17,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a small refrigerator.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a dining table with chairs and a black leather sofa with orange cushions. A framed picture hangs on the wall.
A dining area with a black table, white chairs, a framed picture on the wall, and a kitchen in the background.

5. Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Lindsay
￥14,970
￥17,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Cedar Lodge Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a window with curtains.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.
A hotel room with a large bed, two leather chairs, a balcony with a view of buildings and greenery.
A two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and an air conditioning unit.

6. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
United States
Judy and Jerry
￥15,147
￥17,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
A room with a leather sofa, sheer curtains, and a view of a balcony.
A modern building with a flat facade, a small garden area with rocks and plants, and a parking lot with a white car.
A modern office space with two transparent chairs and a black desk.
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance.

7. Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
Maori Hill, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Thomas
￥17,034
￥19,589 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Harbour View Motel
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.
A modern living room with a TV, two leather chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a round table, a brick wall, and a glass door leading to a parking lot.

8. Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
Parkside, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Rodney
￥15,717
￥18,075 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Aspen on King Motel
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with palm trees and a clear view of the sea.
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a painting of a forest.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

9. Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
Timaru Central, 0.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Ele
￥16,741
￥19,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Panorama Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.
A table with a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses.
A coastal residential area with houses, a sandy beach, and people engaging in water activities.
A patio with a bench and potted plants, overlooking a beach and ocean.

10. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Ross
￥16,851
￥19,569 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Baywatch Motor Lodge
A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.
A modern living room with black leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, a white pillow, and a yellow accent pillow. There is a small bedside table with a lamp and a folded towel on it.
A motel with a blue and green facade, a red and white awning, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

11. Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
Parkside, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Paul
￥15,610
￥17,952 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Fitzgerald on King
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street.
A large, two-story brick building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a porch.
A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

12. Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
Maori Hill, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum
New Zealand
Nick
￥14,428
￥16,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Bay City Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.
A parking lot with a building in the background.
A balcony with a glass table and metal chairs, overlooking a parking area and trees.
A two-story building with a green roof and a covered porch, located at a street corner with a clear blue sky and scattered clouds.

13. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Waimataitai, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Toni
￥12,323
￥14,311 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a small table with a bowl.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

14. Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
Waimataitai, 2 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Jared
￥14,490
￥16,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Ashbury Park Motel
A compact kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a stove. There are two bar stools and a dining table.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a seating area with a coffee table, and a television.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.
A compact hotel room with a sofa, a small dining table, a coffee table, and a kitchenette.

15. Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
Maori Hill, 1.4 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Rachael
￥9,397
￥10,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Anchor Motel
A bar area with wooden flooring, a curved bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window, and a picture on the wall.
A gaming area with a large screen, comfortable seating, and slot machines.
A historic building with arched windows and a classic facade, likely a hotel, with a well-lit street in front.

16. The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
Timaru Central, 0.3 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Arthur
￥14,217
￥16,349 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
The Grosvenor
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a television in the adjacent room.
A residential building with a green roof, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.
A staircase with wooden railings leading to an upper floor, a patterned armchair, and a red sofa in a room with a window.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

17. Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel
Maori Hill, 1.3 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Judith
￥11,231
￥14,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Blue Dolphin Motel
A conference room with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view.
A modern waiting area with comfortable seating, large windows, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a cityscape.

18. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Jude
￥12,847
￥14,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and an oven.
A motel sign with a lighthouse logo, indicating it is The Coast Motel, and a digital display stating no vacancy.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

19. The Coast Motel

The Coast Motel
Maori Hill, 1.2 km from South Canterbury Museum
United States
Gloria
￥13,341
￥15,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
The Coast Motel
A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench by the window, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and toilet.
A conference room with a wooden table and black chairs, two pendant lights, a door, and a window with a view of a building.
A hallway with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a sign indicating a meeting room.

20. The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
Timaru Central, 0.4 km from South Canterbury Museum
New Zealand
Wayne
￥11,215
￥12,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
The Fort. Timaru
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Compare popular hotels close to South Canterbury Museum

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.
The Sea Breeze
9.8
Exceptional
16 reviews
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
9.6
Exceptional
148 reviews
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A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."
Coastal Ridge Apartments
9.6
Exceptional
109 reviews
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
9.4
Exceptional
290 reviews
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A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.
Cedar Lodge Motel
9.4
Exceptional
134 reviews
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Top South Canterbury Museum Hotel Reviews

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great place and handy to work"
Hayden 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel

10/10 Excellent
"The owner is lovely,so welcoming and friendly!"
Rachael 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Anchor Motel
The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze

8/10 Good
"Parking in some area very small and hard to move vehicle"
Kay 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Sea Breeze
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

8/10 Good
"large spacious suit room. fluffy white towels. mini fridge that was silent. Brillant shower. Helpful friendly staff. Loved the lift it was like stepping back in time. Bar/restaurant staff were very helpful and fun to be around. Would stay again."
Arthur 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
The Grosvenor
Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great motel. My place to go when I’m in town."
Bryan 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Bay City Motor Lodge
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

10/10 Excellent
"Clean spacious room. Comfortable."
Toni 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"great view of the sunrise"
Ross 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean, comfy beds, large, warm, spacious units. Had all amenities needed for an overnight stay or longer. Heat pump was great. Spa bath was lovely and worked. Was great having TV's in both bedrooms as well as in the lounge."
Jude 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"One of the bests stays I’ve experienced, ticks all the boxes and then some.. thank you !"
Sarah 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Coastal Ridge Apartments

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Canterbury Museum?
South Canterbury Museum is located in a welcoming area of Timaru that travelers like for its bars. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 25 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near South Canterbury Museum?
Adjacent to South Canterbury Museum, The Grosvenor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a casino and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Aaron Court Motel and Aspen on King Motel.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to South Canterbury Museum?
Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from South Canterbury Museum.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Canterbury Museum, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near South Canterbury Museum.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Canterbury Museum?
For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near South Canterbury Museum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What can I see and do near South Canterbury Museum?
Learn about local history at Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse and Timaru Lighthouse. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Ashbury Park, Botanical Gardens, and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge. Lounge by the water at Caroline Bay Beach and Dashing Rocks Beach.
How can I get to South Canterbury Museum?
If you want to venture outside of the area, hop on a train at Timaru Station. There may not be many public transit choices near by South Canterbury Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.