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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 star property
Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (250)
"It was a very short stay for us very happy with our accommodation. "
Australia
ANN
The price is P4,564
P5,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Front of property
Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
4.0 star property
Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (293)
"Property was pretty small but everything we needed for just one night."
Australia
Aimee
The price is P4,754
P5,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Ashbury Park Motel
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1.2 km from Waimataitai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (127)
"Very clean and staff so helpful and nice"
United States
jennifer
The price is P6,567
P7,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Private kitchen
Black on Grey Motel

Black on Grey Motel

Black on Grey Motel
4.0 star property
29.8 km from Waimataitai
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (110)
"Angeline was incredibly helpful and friendly "
Australia
Sue
The price is P7,171
P8,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Black on Grey Motel
Private kitchen
Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
4.5 star property
Parkside, 3.1 km from Waimataitai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (551)
"Great clean room. Staff very curious and helpful "
Australia
Jo
The price is P5,245
P6,032 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Aspen on King Motel
View from room
Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington, 3.6 km from Waimataitai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (102)
"Good location for holiday in timaru, close to places we were visiting."
Australia
Michael
The price is P6,380
P7,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Kensington, 3.6 km from Waimataitai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (171)
"A lovely, comfortable, spacious place to stay."
Australia
Debra
The price is P5,628
P6,472 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Private kitchen
Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Kensington, 3.6 km from Waimataitai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (126)
"Great place to stay for short term"
United States
AYELEN
The price is P5,582
P6,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Cedar Lodge Motel
Balcony view
Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 1.4 km from Waimataitai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (117)
"It was in a great location walking distance to restaurants and town"
Australia
Sue
The price is P6,140
P7,061 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Panorama Motor Lodge
Front of property - evening/night
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2 km from Waimataitai
7.8 out of 10, Good, (809)
"Fantastic staff, clean, big room, meals are excellent "
Australia
Stephanie
The price is P4,907
P5,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
The Grosvenor
Garden
Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 0.7 km from Waimataitai
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (196)
"Its dog friendly which is fantastic and super handy to where i was working "
New Zealand
yvonne
The price is P3,553
P4,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Anchor Motel
Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 0.9 km from Waimataitai
7.8 out of 10, Good, (166)
"Very helpful staff"
Australia
Gillian
The price is P4,241
P4,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24, 2026
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Living area
Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1 km from Waimataitai
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (68)
"Great place to stay, handy to everything "
New Zealand
Leanne
The price is P6,107
P7,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Bay City Motor Lodge
Private kitchen
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Parkside, 2.9 km from Waimataitai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (267)
"Very spacious apartment, had everything you would need. Staff very helpful, and friendly. Loved our stay."
Australia
Anthony
The price is P6,475
P7,446 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.0 star property
Maori Hill, 0.8 km from Waimataitai
7.0 out of 10, Good, (105)
"The room was very clean and the staff/owners were excellent."
Australia
Janet
The price is P2,934
P3,374 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Shared kitchen facilities
Northpark Motel

Northpark Motel

Northpark Motel
3.5 star property
Washdyke, 2.8 km from Waimataitai
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (67)
"Really convenient, great staff and plenty of dinning options. "
Australia
Ross
The price is P5,393
P6,202 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Northpark Motel
In-room dining
The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2.4 km from Waimataitai
7.8 out of 10, Good, (8)
"Great place, close to town"
Australia
Steve
The price is P4,580
P5,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
The Fort. Timaru
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1 km from Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (119)
"Lovely place "
Australia
Duncan
The price is P6,519
P7,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Balcony view
Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
2.5 star property
Parkside, 3.1 km from Waimataitai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (74)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Alistair
The price is P6,816
P7,838 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Fitzgerald on King
Garden
Phoenix Motel

Phoenix Motel

Phoenix Motel
4.0 star property
16.1 km from Waimataitai
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (114)
"The place to stay in temuka"
Australia
Steve
The price is P5,334
P6,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Phoenix Motel
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Where to stay in Waimataitai

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

Timaru Central

While visiting Timaru Central, you might make a stop by sights like South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.

Marchwiel

When in Marchwiel, you can plan a visit to Ashbury Park and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Washdyke

If you're spending some time in Washdyke, DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge are top sights worth seeing.

Maori Hill

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

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.

Top Waimataitai Hotel Reviews

Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very friendly welcome lovely room with great sky Tv."
AG 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Baywatch Motor Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Waimataitai?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Timaru's Waimataitai neighborhood has to offer. Be sure to check out Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach as part of your Waimataitai travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Waimataitai?
Expedia customers rank Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru the highest for a stay in Waimataitai. Another top choice in the area is Ashbury Park Motel.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waimataitai, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Waimataitai.
What is there to do in this Timaru neighborhood?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Waimataitai are Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach. While you're out sightseeing in Timaru, be sure to visit other sights like Timaru Lighthouse or Aigantighe Art Gallery.

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