Accommodation – Timaru

Experience Timaru’s most character-rich stay at The Empire Hotel, where recently renovated apartments and family rooms blend heritage charm with modern comfort. Originally built in 1906, this carefully restored hotel features expansive suites and thoughtfully designed interiors, ensuring a warm and refined atmosphere that feels like home.

Discover South Canterbury’s only Float and Contrast Therapy retreat. Nestled just outside Timaru is a sanctuary where the senses rest and the soul awakens with float therapy, fire & ice and massage. Stay for an overnight retreat in the cabin with views of the countryside and sounds of birdsong.

Located in the heart of downtown Timaru, The Fort is a fully renovated 13-room premium guesthouse offering a combination of private and shared facilities. Clean, well-furnished rooms and shared functional spaces provide guests with a comfortable and affordable home base to work and play.

Inspired by Timaru’s rich history and the vibrant spirit of the 1960s, Sea Breeze Suites offers modern, self-contained accommodation with a relaxed retro-seaside feel. Overlooking Caroline Bay, our boutique suites blend nostalgic design with practical comforts, making travel easy for couples, families, and business travellers. If you’re looking for centrally located Timaru accommodation near the beach, Sea Breeze Suites provides a welcoming stay with coastal charm and local character.

Camp at the scenic reserve beside the Otaio River.

A quiet campsite located in the Hunter Hills, 30 minutes from Timaru, enjoy the scenery and local river or challenge yourself on the Mount Nimrod track.

Glenmark Holiday Park located just a 3-minute drive south from central Timaru. There is accommodation to suit all budgets at the quiet and friendly park, options include standard cabins, self-contained studios, and large two-bedroom motel units as well as sheltered camp and caravan sites.

Centrally located with a wonderful relaxed atmosphere, the Timaru Top 10 Holiday Park is within walking distance of Caroline Bay and the city centre. Accommodation options include motel units, cabins and powered and non-powered sites. The park is also dog friendly.

Centrally located with spacious and fully equipped units including studios, one and two bedroom units as well as a 5 bedroom house, it makes travelling in larger groups easy. Each unit has full cooking facilities, ample off street parking, SkyTV and a guest laundry available.

Hibernian Studio Apartments offers sunny, clean and modern accommodation just minutes from the CBD and its wide range of shops, restaurants and bars. Short, mid or long term accommodation is available. The apartments have fully equipped kitchenettes, en-suite bathrooms with low entry showers, Sky 50+, Netflix and complimentary WiFi.

Simplicity and comfort are at the heart of what Blue Dolphin Motel offers. Moderately priced, clean and spacious units, it has split-level units that are ideal for those with children or teams, while the double-glazed street front units offer homely comfort.

The Coast Motel offers 11 rooms to cater for singles, couples, families, companies and groups. The rooms are on the ground floor so easy access, with free Wi-fi and free parking.

Bay Watch Motor Lodge in Timaru is a spacious motel complex with unrivaled views over Caroline Bay. Located minutes away from the beach and city centre, it’s a great place to base yourself. The property features 15 modern units catering to all types of travellers. Room types include studios, one bedroom units, two bedroom units and a four-bedroom villa as well as accessible units.

Located on an elevated and sunny site adjacent to Ashbury Park (which boarders Caroline Bay), the Parklands Motor Lodge offers modern, comfortable accommodation options. Room types include studios, one and two bedroom apartments featuring king-sized beds and spa baths.

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge offer executive studios, spa studios as well as one and two bedroom apartments. Conveniently located near Timaru Hospital and the Botanic Gardens and only minutes from the city centre, they offer something for any type of traveller. All rooms are self-catering, have SKY TV and feature a balcony or private courtyard. They also provide in-room dining Monday – Friday with breakfast and dinner options available.

Aspen on King boasts 29 quiet units including 6 two bedroom family units and a 3 bedroom apartment, making it great for large groups. All units feature full cooking facilities with continental breakfast available on request. Enjoy free Wifi as well as outdoor games and a trampoline for the kids.

Featuring studios, one and two bedrooms unit, the ASURE Ashley Motor Lodge is a great option for workers, families and tourists. Clean, comfortable and well appointed units, the well appointed 4.5 star rooms offer superior bedding, aircon, workstations, unlimited free Wifi, Sky TV and Google Chromecast. Some units feature private courtyards and spa baths. Continental breakfasts of cereal, milk, fruit, yoghurt, toast, choice of spreads and orange juice are available to order.

Ashbury Park Motel offers clean, warm and comfortable units. There are 9 one bedroom self-contained units, all of which have been renovated to reflect modern-day living. Located opposite Ashbury Park, it’s within a short walking distance to the beach, coastal walking tracks and supermarket.

The Northpark Motel is conveniently located above Ascot Sportshouse & Eatery. It’s the closest motel to the Timaru Airport while being convenient to town and amenities. There is a choice of 13 studio units with ensuites and interconnecting rooms for families, a large studio family room for a larger group and a further 14 superior studios. There is also a two bedroom family unit with full kitchen facilities, which sleeps 7. There is unlimited free WiFi available on site, together with 50+ Sky TV channels for your viewing pleasure.

Harbour View Motel offers superior accommodation. Each unit is superbly appointed with king-size beds and premier bedding, leather lounge suites, work stations, high speed Wifi as well as Sky TV and Freeview channels. The top storey units have sea and harbour views with Caroline just 100m from the motel and the CBD a short walk away.

The historic Grosvenor Hotel has a penchant for authentic and unique design. Its wide range of rooms are comfortable and convenient for all traveller needs. Stay in the newly renovated suites or executive rooms. Centrally located in the heart of the CBD, The Grosvenor has an inhouse bar and restaurant.

Cedar Lodge Motel in Timaru offers clean, comfortable and quiet accommodation that’s great value for money. Their range of rooms offers something for everyone from the business traveller, families, sports groups and holiday makers. Located at the south end of Timaru, their location is quiet and secluded while still being convenient to town.

Centrally located to the Timaru CBD, Bay City Motor Lodge is a great choice for a wide selection of travellers. Featuring luxury and executive suites complete with spa baths, studio units, two bedroom family apartments and honeymoon suites. Free internet broadband is available and each unit contains a 32″ TV supporting 50 Sky channels.

The Benvenue is a provider of superior accommodation and conference facilities. It’s just a few minute’s stroll from Caroline Bay, the CBD, the Aquatic Centre and Aigantighe Art Gallery. Arranged into five room types, there are rooms to cater for up to four people. All rooms are fully featured and include secure in-room Wifi, Google Chromecast and all the amenities you can expect at any premium hotel.

Boasting spectacular views out across Caroline Bay, the Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge is conveniently located within minutes from the Timaru CBD. All units are double glazed, with heat pumps. Most have a private patio overlooking the beach, double spa baths and a king size beds.

Panorama Motor Lodge is ideally located just a 3 minute walk from Timaru’s CBD and close to a wide selection of cafes and restaurants. Offering panoramic sea or city views from most units, the lodge provides a comfortable and convenient stay for corporate guests, travellers, sports groups and families. Guests can choose from a variety of spacious, modern accommodation options, including studio units, one-bedroom units, and two-bedroom family units. All accommodation features contemporary decor, generous space and complimentary WiFi for every guest, ensuring a relaxing and connected stay.

With comfortable beds to unlimited Wifi, you would find everything you needed to be comfortable and connected during your stay at Coastal Ridge Apartments. There are 10 executive studios and 1-bedroom apartments, all are modern, very quiet and well-appointed with smart TV’s and a continental breakfast. Includes free off-street parking.