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1. Find your stay peaceful and comfortable with luxury. Kids friendly

Find your stay peaceful and comfortable with luxury. Kids friendly
Scarborough
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Wow 5 stars from us everything was better than the photos and booking this place was super easy and I had to change the dates, and they made it so easy for us to change without any drama, thank again."
New Zealand
susan c.
The price is NZ$328
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Find your stay peaceful and comfortable with luxury. Kids friendly

2. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 star property
Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (286 reviews)
"Great room clean tidy & also they did recycling ♻️ which I haven't seen in any other motel 😀 would stay there again s"
Australia
Christina
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

3. The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (851 reviews)
"Loved my stay. Great hotel with lovely rooms."
Australia
Ants
The price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
The Grosvenor

4. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Parkside
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (298 reviews)
"Great sized rooms, comfortable beds, nice rooms, very clean. Super easy stop over option"
Australia
Rachael
The price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

5. Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
4.0 star property
Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (310 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Australia
Jared
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Ashbury Park Motel

6. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
2.0 star property
Timaru Central
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Absolutely top notch from the lovely lady at reception to the great views perfect stay, great location lovely apartment will stay again 🙂"
Australia
Anthony
The price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
The Sea Breeze

7. Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
4.5 star property
Parkside
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (572 reviews)
"Very nice and quiet place to stay. We would definitely stay there again."
Australia
Rodney
The price is NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Aspen on King Motel

8. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (134 reviews)
"Great spot to stay and I was made to feel welcomed when I went to check in. Will definitely stay here again."
Australia
Steven
The price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Baywatch Motor Lodge

9. Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (143 reviews)
"Great stay! Plenty of parking. Thanks much!"
United States
David
The price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Panorama Motor Lodge

10. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (184 reviews)
"What a great hotel. We only had 1 night but my husband chose well . So comfortable, pristine clean and great amenities even a sachet of makeup remover. Bed was so comfortable and shower great. Easy parking . Would definitely stay again."
Australia
Michael
The price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

11. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
3.5 star property
Maori Hill
7.8 out of 10, Good, (185 reviews)
"All good"
United States
Helen
The price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Comfort Hotel Benvenue

12. Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (135 reviews)
"Great spot to stay "
Australia
Zac
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Cedar Lodge Motel

13. Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
4.0 star property
Maori Hill
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (130 reviews)
"Great location, cool view of the port"
Australia
Thomas
The price is NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Harbour View Motel

14. Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (235 reviews)
"Lovely for solo travellor"
Australia
Frances
The price is NZ$119
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Anchor Motel

15. Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.0 star property
Maori Hill
6.8 out of 10, (148 reviews)
"Lovely and quiet even though on the main road. We were able to check in early, which was very much appreciated. Easy parking and within walking distance to foods and the penguins."
Australia
Rebecca
The price is NZ$107
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Aaron Court Motel

16. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (150 reviews)
"Great place, very welcoming. Reception gave a map to help us plan our trip south the next day which was very useful. Oh, and within walking distance of penguin nesting across the park."
Australia
Stephen
The price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

17. Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Maori Hill
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (86 reviews)
"Location was good. Very clean room with comfortable bed."
Australia
Joelle
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Bay City Motor Lodge

18. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (113 reviews)
"One of the bests stays I’ve experienced, ticks all the boxes and then some.. thank you !"
Australia
Sarah
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Coastal Ridge Apartments

19. Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
2.5 star property
Parkside
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (79 reviews)
"Excellent staff and location"
Australia
Paul
The price is NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Fitzgerald on King

20. The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
7.6 out of 10, Good, (22 reviews)
"Great place, close to town"
Australia
Steve
The price is NZ$134
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The Fort. Timaru
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Learn more about Scarborough

Check out the local area in Scarborough—home to attractions like Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse and Jacks Point Surfspot.

A coastal landscape with a lighthouse, yellow fields, and a beach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hostels in Scarborough?

Our travellers like these places to stay in the surrounding area, and they may have budget-friendly prices: Find your stay peaceful and comfortable with luxury. Kids friendly - 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the heart of Scarborough. Property features at this motel include free parking and laundry facilities. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru - 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from the heart of Scarborough. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking at this motel. Aaron Court Motel - 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from the heart of Scarborough. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities at this motel. The Grosvenor - 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from the heart of Scarborough. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and tour/ticket assistance at this motel.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Scarborough?

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 7°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of -3°C. The rainiest months in Scarborough are May, September, December and July, with each month seeing an average of 360 mm of rainfall.

What is there to see and do in Scarborough?

Depending on what interests you, you might appreciate the area around Scarborough. Get out into nature with places such as Caroline Bay Beach, Ashbury Park and Botanical Gardens. Cultural attractions include South Canterbury Museum. Visit landmarks such as Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse.

What's the best way to get to and around Scarborough while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Scarborough in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse), located 9.3 mi (15 km) away from the city centre.

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