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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 P5,472
P6,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
The Grosvenor
In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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 P7,564
P8,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
The Sea Breeze
Balcony view

3. Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (136 reviews)
"Lovely spacious room in a great location. Would stay again in an instant"
Australia
Ele
The price is P6,444
P7,410 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
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 P3,755
P4,318 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
The Fort. Timaru
Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), WiFi (free)

5. 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, (146 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"
Canada
Ivica
The price is P6,688
P7,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

6. 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 P6,556
P7,540 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Harbour View Motel
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

7. 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, (80 reviews)
"Parking very easy great place to stay "
New Zealand
Nick
The price is P5,553
P6,386 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Bay City Motor Lodge
Private kitchenette

8. 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 P6,259
P7,198 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Private kitchen

9. Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1.3 km from Timaru Central
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (225 reviews)
"Nice clean tidy accommodation, very helpful and pleasant owners."
Australia
John
The price is P3,170
P3,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Anchor Motel
Private kitchen

10. 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 P6,050
P6,957 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Aspen on King Motel
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

11. 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 P7,153
P8,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

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 P4,789
P5,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Dining

13. 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 P4,730
P5,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Mini-fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

14. 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 P6,116
P7,033 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Fitzgerald on King
Reception

15. 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 P5,762
P6,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Cedar Lodge Motel
WiFi (free), bed sheets

16. 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 P3,321
P3,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Aaron Court Motel
Front of property

17. 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 P5,013
P5,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Ashbury Park Motel
Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free)

18. 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, (180 reviews)
"Large room, upgraded, wonderful innkeepers, comfy bed, very clean and kitchen worked for us! "
United States
Judy and Jerry
The price is P6,234
P7,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Living area

19. The Coast Motel

The Coast Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1.1 km from Timaru Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (158 reviews)
"Nice hotel with and a good check-in. "
United States
Gloria
The price is P5,349
P6,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
The Coast Motel
WiFi (surcharge)

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 P4,323
P4,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Blue Dolphin Motel
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Where to stay in Timaru Central

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

Maori Hill

While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.

Seaview

Seaview might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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 Caroline Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Waimataitai

If you're spending some time in Waimataitai, Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Top Timaru Central Hotel Reviews

Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel

10/10 Excellent
"An older motel but well maintained and spotless. Exceptional value for money. We arrived on a cold winter evening and the heater and TV were on to welcome us. We will stay there again."
Garth 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Anchor Motel

Frequently asked questions

What is Timaru Central like?
You'll be sure to have fun visiting Timaru's Timaru Central neighborhood. Are you looking for Timaru Central travel tips? Be sure to check out South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre while you're in the neighborhood.
What's a favorite place to stay in Timaru Central?
Based on our traveler 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 should I expect to find in the Timaru Central area?
Book one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodations 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! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Timaru Central.
What is there to do around this Timaru neighborhood?
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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