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Our top choices for Waimataitai hotels

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Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
4.0 star property
Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (292)
"Great wee place. Management were amazing "
United States
Ange
The price is ￥13,433
￥15,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Ashbury Park Motel
One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 star property
Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (250)
"It was a very short stay for us very happy with our accommodation. "
Australia
ANN
The price is ￥11,678
￥13,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
One Bedroom Unit | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1.2 km from Waimataitai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (127)
"Very clean and staff so helpful and nice"
United States
jennifer
The price is ￥15,971
￥18,603 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family Spa Unit) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
4.5 star property
Parkside, 3.1 km from Waimataitai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (549)
"Great clean room. Staff very curious and helpful "
Australia
Jo
The price is ￥12,334
￥14,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Aspen on King Motel
2 Bedroom Family Unit | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Black on Grey Motel

Black on Grey Motel

Black on Grey Motel
4.0 star property
29.8 km from Waimataitai
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (108)
"Great welcome and perfect place to stay"
United Kingdom
ANDREW
The price is ￥18,588
￥21,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Black on Grey Motel
Executive Studio | View from room
Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington, 3.6 km from Waimataitai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (102)
"Good location for holiday in timaru, close to places we were visiting."
Australia
Michael
The price is ￥16,439
￥19,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Studio | Balcony view
Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 1.4 km from Waimataitai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (117)
"It was in a great location walking distance to restaurants and town"
Australia
Sue
The price is ￥16,407
￥18,868 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Panorama Motor Lodge
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The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2 km from Waimataitai
7.8 out of 10, Good, (809)
"Fantastic staff, clean, big room, meals are excellent "
Australia
Stephanie
The price is ￥11,277
￥13,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
The Grosvenor
Two Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Kensington, 3.6 km from Waimataitai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (126)
"Great place to stay for short term"
United States
AYELEN
The price is ￥15,900
￥18,285 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Cedar Lodge Motel
Executive Studio with Spa | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Kensington, 3.6 km from Waimataitai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (171)
"A lovely, comfortable, spacious place to stay."
Australia
Debra
The price is ￥16,463
￥18,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Superior Studio | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Northpark Motel

Northpark Motel

Northpark Motel
3.5 star property
Washdyke, 2.8 km from Waimataitai
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (67)
"Was a great place to stay, clean friendly the restaurant had amazing food"
Australia
Fleur
The price is ￥12,394
￥14,556 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Northpark Motel
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1 km from Waimataitai
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (66)
"Great place to stay, handy to everything "
New Zealand
Leanne
The price is ￥15,880
￥18,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Bay City Motor Lodge
Balcony view
Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
2.5 star property
Parkside, 3.1 km from Waimataitai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (74)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Alistair
The price is ￥19,488
￥22,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Fitzgerald on King
Deluxe Studio Spa | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Parkside, 2.9 km from Waimataitai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (266)
"Very spacious apartment, had everything you would need. Staff very helpful, and friendly. Loved our stay."
Australia
Anthony
The price is ￥16,610
￥19,205 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Garden
Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 0.7 km from Waimataitai
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (196)
"Its dog friendly which is fantastic and super handy to where i was working "
New Zealand
yvonne
The price is ￥8,736
￥10,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Anchor Motel
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.0 star property
Maori Hill, 0.8 km from Waimataitai
7.0 out of 10, Good, (102)
"The room was very clean and the staff/owners were excellent."
Australia
Janet
The price is ￥7,839
￥9,015 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Efficiency, Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 0.9 km from Waimataitai
7.6 out of 10, Good, (165)
"A great spot for a stop over on the way home. "
Australia
Ange
The price is ￥11,332
￥13,032 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Accessible Studio with Seaview | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1 km from Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (118)
"Lovely place "
Australia
Duncan
The price is ￥15,880
￥18,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2026
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Garden
Phoenix Motel

Phoenix Motel

Phoenix Motel
4.0 star property
16.1 km from Waimataitai
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (113)
"The place to stay in temuka"
Australia
Steve
The price is ￥13,115
￥15,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Phoenix Motel
WiFi, wheelchair access
Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 0.8 km from Waimataitai
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (158)
"Great place, good bang for your buck. We had a 2 story family room that was really comfortable. It's a bit on the older side, but in good shape! We really enjoyed our stay!"
Canada
Marie
The price is ￥11,562
￥14,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Blue Dolphin Motel
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Where to stay in Waimataitai

Find the best Waimataitai areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Timaru Central

While visiting Timaru Central, you might make a stop by sights like South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.

Timaru Port

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

Marchwiel

When in Marchwiel, you can plan a visit to Ashbury Park and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Washdyke

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

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.

Top Waimataitai Hotel Reviews

Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Great room brilliant staff member who helped with a lot of requests. "
Matthew 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Harbour View Motel

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Waimataitai?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Timaru's Waimataitai neighborhood has to offer. Be sure to check out Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach as part of your Waimataitai travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Waimataitai?
Expedia customers rank Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru the highest for a stay in Waimataitai. Another top choice in the area is Ashbury Park Motel.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waimataitai, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Waimataitai.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Waimataitai?
For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Waimataitai, click here.
What is there to do in this Timaru neighborhood?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Waimataitai are Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach. While you're out sightseeing in Timaru, be sure to visit other sights like Timaru Lighthouse or Aigantighe Art Gallery.