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Our top choices for South Canterbury Museum hotels

Superior Studio with Seaview

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 0.9 km from South Canterbury Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (140 reviews)
"We received a warm welcome and the room very very pleasant, clean and had everything we needed."
United Kingdom
Sarah
The price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Executive Studio | Private kitchenette

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Parkside, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (279 reviews)
"Huge clean room, great amenities in the kitchen and very nice staff. "
United States
Colleen
The price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Exterior

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (103 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean room, easy parking, good location."
Australia
YING
The price is NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Coastal Ridge Apartments
One Bedroom Suite

Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (118 reviews)
"Nice location."
United States
Eddie
The price is NZ$222
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Harbour View Motel
Reception

Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (127 reviews)
"Great place to stay for short term"
United States
AYELEN
The price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Cedar Lodge Motel
Superior One Bedroom Suite | Balcony view

Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 0.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (123 reviews)
"Very clean and spacious"
Canada
Peter
The price is NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Panorama Motor Lodge
Executive Studio with Spa

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (176 reviews)
"A lovely, comfortable, spacious place to stay."
Australia
Debra
The price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
4.5 star property
Parkside, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (565 reviews)
"Extremely spacious rooms, extremely helpful staff, close to amenities, fantastic playground for kids on site. Lots of room and parking."
Australia
Anthony McGrath
The price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Aspen on King Motel
Mini-fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
2.5 star property
Parkside, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (74 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Alistair
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Fitzgerald on King
Property entrance

The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 0.4 km from South Canterbury Museum
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (12 reviews)
"Great place, close to town"
Australia
Steve
The price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
The Fort. Timaru
One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 star property
Waimataitai, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (258 reviews)
"Staff great friendly room tidy"
Australia
Jaroslav
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (70 reviews)
"The room was spotless and very comfortable. Check in and out was painless with being notified beforehand what our room number was and a drop box to drop key in on leaving."
Australia
Pamela
The price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Bay City Motor Lodge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 0.3 km from South Canterbury Museum
7.8 out of 10, Good, (824 reviews)
"Everything was perfect and the room very clean A most enjoyable stay"
Australia
Richard
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
The Grosvenor
Front of property

Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
4.0 star property
Waimataitai, 2 km from South Canterbury Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (303 reviews)
"Clean and quiet"
United States
Kim
The price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Ashbury Park Motel
Five Bedroom House | Private kitchen

Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1.4 km from South Canterbury Museum
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (202 reviews)
"Good stay, location great, staff friendly and spacious room."
Australia
Grant
The price is NZ$114
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Anchor Motel
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9)

Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1.3 km from South Canterbury Museum
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (163 reviews)
"Great location. Clean rooms and everything you need in the kitchen."
United States
Meral
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Blue Dolphin Motel
Dining

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum
7.8 out of 10, Good, (177 reviews)
"Staff were so helpful"
Australia
Gillian
The price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1.3 km from South Canterbury Museum
7.0 out of 10, Good, (116 reviews)
"Great budget accomodation"
Australia
Rachael
The price is NZ$96
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Aaron Court Motel
Garden

Phoenix Motel

Phoenix Motel
4.0 star property
17.8 km from South Canterbury Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (116 reviews)
"Clean rooms and fully equipped "
Germany
Dominik
The price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Phoenix Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to South Canterbury Museum

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Superior Studio with Seaview
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
140 reviews
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Executive Studio | Private kitchenette
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
279 reviews
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Exterior
Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
103 reviews
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One Bedroom Suite
Harbour View Motel
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
118 reviews
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Reception
Cedar Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
127 reviews
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Top South Canterbury Museum Hotel Reviews

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Really large room, more like a studio flat. Great facilities for cooking and dining in the room. Comfortable easy chairs to sit on so you are not sitting on your bed. Immaculately clean. Really friendly, helpful staff."
Frances 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Hotels near other South Canterbury Museum attractions

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

4.4/5 (33 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Timaru with a visit to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
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Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre during your trip to Timaru.
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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 travellers like for its bars. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 24 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers a casino and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Aspen on King Motel and Panorama Motor Lodge.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to South Canterbury Museum?
Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodation options 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 room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near South Canterbury Museum.
What can I see and do near South Canterbury Museum?
Learn about local history at Timaru Lighthouse and Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden, Ashbury Park 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, ride aboard one of the trains from Timaru Station. There may not be many public transport options to choose from near South Canterbury Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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