Timaru Central

Timaru

A coastal city with a beach, a port with ships, and industrial buildings.

Stay near popular Timaru Central attractions

South Canterbury Museum

8.6/10 (19 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at South Canterbury Museum during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.
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Top hotels in Timaru Central

The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace Timaru
The price is P5,414 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
P5,414
P6,226 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (850 reviews)
"large spacious suit room. fluffy white towels. mini fridge that was silent. Brillant shower. Helpful friendly staff. Loved the lift it was like stepping back in time. Bar/restaurant staff were very helpful and fun to be around. Would stay again."

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2026

The Grosvenor
The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze

2 out of 5
28 The Bay Hill Timaru Canterbury Region
The price is P7,643 per night from Oct 16 to Oct 17
P7,643
P8,789 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and South Canterbury Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"Parking in some area very small and hard to move vehicle"

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2026

The Sea Breeze
Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
52 The Bay Hill Timaru
The price is P6,375 per night from Oct 23 to Oct 24
P6,375
P7,331 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Caroline Bay Beach ...
Panorama Motor Lodge
The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru

3 out of 5
66 Stafford St Timaru Canterbury
The price is P4,270 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
P4,270
P4,911 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Timaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and South Canterbury Museum ...
7.6/10 Good! (22 reviews)
"Very good."

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

The Fort. Timaru
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

3.5 out of 5
65-67 Evans Street Timaru
The price is P4,874 per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
P4,874
P5,605 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (280 reviews)
"Clean spacious room. Comfortable."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

2 out of 5
27 Evans St Timaru Canterbury
The price is P3,286 per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
P3,286
P3,779 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery are located ...
6.8/10 (143 reviews)
"Could do with refreshing."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2026

Aaron Court 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.

Maori Hill

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

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

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

Highfield

While Highfield might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park.

West End

West End might not have many top sights, but Aigantighe Art Gallery and South Canterbury Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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