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Our top choices for Timaru Central hotels

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1. The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (849 reviews)
"Loved my stay. Great hotel with lovely rooms."
Australia
Ants
The price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
The Grosvenor
Deluxe Studio, Ocean View

2. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
2.0 star property
Timaru Central
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Clean tidy & good value"
Australia
Brett
The price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
The Sea Breeze
Superior One Bedroom Suite | Balcony view

3. Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (138 reviews)
"Lovely spacious room in a great location. Would stay again in an instant"
Australia
Ele
The price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Panorama Motor Lodge
Property entrance

4. The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
7.6 out of 10, Good, (22 reviews)
"Backpacker style accommodation at premium rate."
New Zealand
Wayne
The price is NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
The Fort. Timaru
Five Bedroom House | Private kitchen

5. Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1.3 km from Timaru Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (228 reviews)
"Nice clean tidy accommodation, very helpful and pleasant owners."
Australia
John
The price is NZ$99
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Anchor Motel
Superior Studio with Seaview

6. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 0.8 km from Timaru Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (147 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"
Canada
Ivica
The price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
One Bedroom Suite

7. Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1 km from Timaru Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (128 reviews)
"Great location, cool view of the port"
Australia
Thomas
The price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Harbour View Motel
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

8. Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
4.5 star property
Parkside, 1.1 km from Timaru Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (570 reviews)
"Very nice and quiet place to stay. We would definitely stay there again."
Australia
Rodney
The price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Aspen on King Motel
Dining

9. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1.1 km from Timaru Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (183 reviews)
"Comfortable and clean. Very handy location."
Australia
Jude
The price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Executive Studio | Private kitchenette

10. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Parkside, 1 km from Timaru Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (287 reviews)
"Great place to stay. "
Australia
Sheryl lee
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Reception

11. Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Kensington, 1.7 km from Timaru Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (134 reviews)
"A perfect stopover on the way to Christchurch. Clean and quiet, lots of room and easy to get in and out on the main road."
Australia
Lindsay
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Cedar Lodge Motel
One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen

12. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 star property
Waimataitai, 1.6 km from Timaru Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (278 reviews)
"Manager was very welcoming and friendly. Rooms were perfect for our families needs and were quite spacious. Surprisngly not noisy, despite being on the main road and a handy location to shops/parks/Caroline Bay"
Australia
Zoe
The price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Executive Studio with Spa

13. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Kensington, 1.7 km from Timaru Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (181 reviews)
"Large room, upgraded, wonderful innkeepers, comfy bed, very clean and kitchen worked for us! "
United States
Judy and Jerry
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Free WiFi, bed sheets

14. Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1.2 km from Timaru Central
6.8 out of 10, (140 reviews)
"Easy to get to and been able to drive around, park at the property."
Australia
Peter
The price is NZ$107
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Aaron Court Motel
Front of property

15. Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
4.0 star property
Waimataitai, 2 km from Timaru Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (308 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Australia
Jared
The price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Ashbury Park Motel
Mini-fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

16. Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
2.5 star property
Parkside, 1.1 km from Timaru Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (76 reviews)
"Excellent staff and location"
Australia
Paul
The price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Fitzgerald on King
Studio with Seaview

17. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1.1 km from Timaru Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (129 reviews)
"Great motel with good size room and kitchenette. It was hard to heat the room but we had an enjoyable stay"
Australia
Sally
The price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

18. Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1 km from Timaru Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (82 reviews)
"Parking very easy great place to stay "
New Zealand
Nick
The price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Bay City Motor Lodge
Exterior

19. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington, 1.7 km from Timaru Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (109 reviews)
"One of the bests stays I’ve experienced, ticks all the boxes and then some.. thank you !"
Australia
Sarah
The price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9)

20. Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1.3 km from Timaru Central
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (170 reviews)
"Clean and tidy great location great hosts "
Australia
Judith
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Blue Dolphin Motel
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Our guide on where to stay in Timaru Central

Find the best Timaru Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Maori Hill

While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park.

A garden with a fountain, benches, and a statue.
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Open Photo by Paolo Corrales

Timaru Port

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

Seaview

Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Timaru Lighthouse.

A large church with two domes and a central dome, surrounded by scaffolding.
Photo by Dan Koczur
Open Photo by Dan Koczur

Parkside

While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

Waimataitai

While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.

Top Timaru Central Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Timaru Central

Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very good"
Graeme 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Panorama Motor Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What is Timaru Central like?
You'll be sure to have fun exploring Timaru's Timaru Central neighbourhood. Are you looking for Timaru Central travel tips? Make sure that you visit South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's the best accommodation in Timaru Central?
Based on our traveller data, The Grosvenor is one of the top choices for your stay in Timaru Central. This hotel offers a casino and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the area include The Sea Breeze and Panorama Motor Lodge.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the Timaru Central area?
Book one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodation options in Timaru Central and start exploring everything Timaru has to offer.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Timaru Central, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Timaru Central.
What is there to do around this Timaru neighbourhood?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Timaru Central are South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre. Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Caroline Bay Beach are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Timaru.
How can I get around Timaru Central and the greater Timaru area?
If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Timaru Station.

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