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Bay City Motor Lodge

2.5 star property
Timaru motel in Maori Hill with free parking
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Reception
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Your area essentials

Map
10-14 Evans Street, Timaru, 7910
  • Popular LocationCaroline Bay Beach8 min walk
  • Popular LocationSouth Canterbury Museum13 min walk
  • Popular LocationTimaru Public Hospital3 min drive
  • AirportTimaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)13 min drive
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Room options

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Studio, Ground Floor

Studio, Ground Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Classic Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Executive Studio, Balcony | Living area

Executive Studio, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Studio, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Studio, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Timaru

Located near the beach, Bay City Motor Lodge is in Maori Hill, a neighbourhood in Timaru. South Canterbury Museum and Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Timaru Lighthouse and Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Caroline Bay Beach - 8 min walk
  • Ashbury Park - 11 min walk
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 12 min walk
  • South Canterbury Museum - 13 min walk
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 16 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Cren Street Takeaways - 17 min walk
  • McDonald's - 15 min walk
  • Burger King - 8 min walk
  • Sukhothai Thai Restaurant & Bar - 9 min walk
  • Speights Ale House - 17 min walk

About this property

Bay City Motor Lodge

Motel located in Maori Hill
Bay City Motor Lodge provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Bay City Motor Lodge include thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and fridges

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Bay City Motor Lodge Timaru
Bay City Motor Timaru
Bay City Motor Lodge Motel
Bay City Motor Lodge Timaru
Bay City Motor Lodge Motel Timaru

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay City Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bay City Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay City Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bay City Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Bay City Motor Lodge located?

Located in Maori Hill, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Caroline Bay Beach. Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park are also within 15 minutes. Timaru Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Bay City Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

R D

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was pleasant. Unfortunately roadworks going on in the area and losing power in the morning. Would have been nice to have been advised of the power outage so that we could have made a cuppa and not feel like we had no choice but to check out early
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only downside is the roadwork.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Neville

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, also convenient, only spoilt by road works restricting access to the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and close spot to walk to beach and town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly owner. Convenient location, tidy unit with everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Property but of our 10 day South Island tour was the most expensive encounterd I guess there must have been a Clog Dancing conference that night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Napier

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central location - close to food and supermarket. Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023