Timaru

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Timaru

Where to stay in Timaru

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Timaru Central

Though Timaru Central might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach.

Timaru Central
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Maori Hill

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

Maori Hill
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Washdyke

If you're spending some time in Washdyke, DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge are top sights worth seeing.

Washdyke
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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 South Canterbury Museum.

Highfield
Currently undergoing "strengthening work".

Parkside

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

Parkside
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Waimataitai

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

Waimataitai
The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor
3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is ¥9,951 per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
¥9,951
per night
Jun 19 - Jun 20
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (702 reviews)
"Clean tidy nice rooms"

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

The Grosvenor
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
31 Craigie Avenue, Parkside, Timaru
The price is ¥17,436 per night from Jun 6 to Jun 7
¥17,436
per night
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and South Canterbury Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (229 reviews)
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Reviewed on May 8, 2024

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Aspen on King Motel
Aspen on King Motel
4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is ¥14,069 per night from May 23 to May 24
¥14,069
per night
May 23 - May 24
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (497 reviews)
"Clean, warm, tidy and close to the hospital."

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

Aspen on King Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Blue Dolphin Motel
Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 out of 5
40 Evans Street, Timaru
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Timaru. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (131 reviews)
"Nice, clean, easy parking, easy walk into town. I would recommend this place."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Blue Dolphin Motel
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 out of 5
38 King Street, Timaru
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
"Nice clean apartments, host was lovely, plenty of parking, comfy beds."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Beautifully renovated duck back cottage Close to Bay and town
Beautifully renovated duck back cottage Close to Bay and town
Timaru
Stay at this vacation home in Timaru. Enjoy patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Renovated to a seriously good level
"From the thick carpet throughout the house to the colourful duvets on all the beds, the little pictures on the wall, to the huge TV that does what you want it to! Every thing in the kitchen that you desire including a basic breakfast. Bed was very comfortable and we appreciated the double glazing ..."

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024

Beautifully renovated duck back cottage Close to Bay and town
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Timaru

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Dec 11, 2019

We were just in Timaru for a one night stop driving from Queenstown to Christchurch. We walked into the town shopping area about 6pm hoping to get a drink and meal, but everything was closed. We went back to our hotel to eat.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Feb 25, 2019

Good place to stock up on groceries

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Nov 4, 2018

Timaru is a blot on the landscape with two very good Asian restaurants and at least one very pleasant breakfast cafe. Stop for these, don't stay.