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Aspen on King Motel
Aspen on King Motel
4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is NZ$153 per night from 3 Dec. to 4 Dec.

Situated in Timaru, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Botanical Gardens and South Canterbury Museum. Caroline Bay Beach and Aigantighe Art Gallery are also ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (449 reviews)

"A nice homely place to stay that had everything we needed"…"

Reviewed on 10 Oct. 2020

Aspen on King Motel
The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor
3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is NZ$109 per night from 2 Dec. to 3 Dec.

Situated near the beach, this hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Caroline Bay Beach and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from DB Brewery. Timaru Station is only a 3-minute walk.…

3.8/5Good! (561 reviews)

"Great place for an overnight stay. Would recommend"…"

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2020

The Grosvenor
Ashbury Park Motel
Ashbury Park Motel
4 out of 5
131 Evans Street, Timaru
The price is NZ$123 per night from 3 Dec. to 4 Dec.

Situated by the sea, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Caroline Bay Beach and Aigantighe Art Gallery. South Canterbury Museum and DB Brewery are also within ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (206 reviews)
Convenient and food value

"Great overnight stop on the way down south. Close to the main road but double glaWd so quiet enough. Had everything we needed and good value for money. Main area had a queen bed , small table and small kitchenette. Second room has 1 single bead. Small bathroom off the second bathroom. Handbasin in ..."…"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2020

Ashbury Park Motel
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Holiday Rentals in Timaru

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 out of 5
38 King Street, Timaru
The price is NZ$164 per night from 2 Dec. to 3 Dec.

Situated by the ocean, this aparthotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Botanical Gardens and South Canterbury Museum. Caroline Bay Beach and Aigantighe Art Gallery ...…

4.7/5Exceptional! (50 reviews)

"Very clean, situated back from the road so noise not an issue at all. Away from town centre but not a problem with a car. Good amenities."…"

Reviewed on 4 Oct. 2020

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Blue Dolphin Motel
Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 out of 5
40 Evans Street, Timaru
The price is NZ$134 per night from 2 Dec. to 3 Dec.

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Caroline Bay Beach and Aigantighe Art Gallery. South Canterbury Museum and Botanical ...…

3.9/5Very Good! (94 reviews)
Great stay for a family.

"Perfect location and size for our family of five. It's a bit dated but it had what we needed and the service was excellent. would recommend."…"

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2019

Blue Dolphin Motel
Sarah Street Apartments
Sarah Street Apartments
3.5 out of 5
10 Sarah St, Timaru, Canterbury
The price is NZ$187 per night from 6 Dec. to 7 Dec.

Situated in the entertainment district, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of South Canterbury Museum, Aigantighe Art Gallery and Caroline Bay ...…

5/5Exceptional! (1 review)

"We loved the location, so handy to the restaurants, bars, shops and bay."…"

Reviewed on 8 Oct. 2020

Sarah Street Apartments
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Top activities in Timaru

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Guided Rock Art Centre Tour

NZ$22
Per adult
Guided Rock Art Centre Tour
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Reviews of Timaru

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Top Destination

5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 27.814569536423843%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 56.95364238410596%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 13.907284768211921%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1.3245033112582782%
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4/5 - Good

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23 Mar. 2020

Lovely boardwalk by the beach

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

18 Mar. 2020

Nice town. Good aquatic centre for a swimming competition

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Feb. 2020

Great little town filled with nice people. The Street Food Kitchen is well worth a visit.

4/5 - Good

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20 Dec. 2019

Excellent japanese style bar and eatery for dinner within walking distance.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

27 Sep. 2019

Not much to see but a quaint little town. Loved the pubs, restaurants & people.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

15 Sep. 2019

Not a lot to do in timaru for kids, took daughter to flip out but was apparently fully booked? Only a handful of people there!, but we were there for a hockey tournament, so wasn't a big deal, but not a place i would stay otherwise (timaru that is).

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