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A compact kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a stove. There are two bar stools and a dining table.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a seating area with a coffee table, and a television.

A compact hotel room with a sofa, a small dining table, a coffee table, and a kitchenette.

An outdoor deck with a glass-top table and metal chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence.

Anchor Motel

Maori Hill

$53

$61 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A bar area with wooden flooring, a curved bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window, and a picture on the wall.

A hotel lobby with wooden doors, a glass table with a vase of flowers, and a colorful wall unit.

A historic building with arched windows and a classic facade, likely a hotel, with a well-lit street in front.

The Grosvenor

Timaru Central

$91

$105 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A conference room with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a cityscape.

A modern waiting area with comfortable seating, large windows, and a reception desk.

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Maori Hill

$77

$89 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A modern hotel with a reception area, multiple floors, and a sign advertising various amenities like executive suites, family units, and free WiFi.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Maori Hill

$131

$150 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.

A modern kitchen with a wooden table, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A hallway with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a sign indicating a meeting room.

A conference room with a wooden table and black chairs, two pendant lights, a door, and a window with a view of a building.

The Fort. Timaru

Timaru Central

$62

$72 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A two-story building with large windows and a flat roof. There are several chairs outside the building, and a car is parked in the driveway.

The Coast Motel

Maori Hill

$89

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A balcony with a glass table and metal chairs, overlooking a parking area and trees.

A two-story building with a green roof and a covered porch, located at a street corner with a clear blue sky and scattered clouds.

A parking lot with a building in the background.

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Waimataitai

$78

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern living room with a glass dining table, black leather sofa, and a TV in a built-in cabinet.

A balcony with a table and chairs, large sliding glass doors, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Parkside

$96

$111 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A neatly made bed with patterned bedding and a dark-colored pillow.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and cabinets.

A building with multiple garages and a red staircase leading to a balcony.

A motel sign with a 'No Vacancy' notice, a digital TV service sign, and a price range for rooms.

Aaron Court Motel

Maori Hill

$55

$64 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two leather chairs, a balcony with a view of buildings and greenery.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets.

A two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and an air conditioning unit.

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Kensington

$101

$116 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a TV, two leather chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a round table, a brick wall, and a glass door leading to a parking lot.

A two-story hotel with a sign advertising 3D air conditioning and a view of the sky.

Aspen on King Motel

Parkside

$98

$113 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.

A modern room with a round table and six chairs, a bed, a small bedside table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A round mirror reflecting a view of a beach and ocean, with two framed photographs on the wall.

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted artwork.

The Sea Breeze

Timaru Central

$127

$146 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A motel sign indicating a vacancy, with an entrance via Pringle St.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a small table with a bowl.

Ashbury Park Motel

Waimataitai

$94

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a television in the adjacent room.

A compact living space with a red sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, a kitchenette, and a small bed.

A staircase with wooden railings leading to an upper floor, a patterned armchair, and a red sofa in a room with a window.

A residential building with a green roof, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

Blue Dolphin Motel

Maori Hill

$72

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A modern bar area with a central counter, shelves with bottles, and hanging pendant lights.

A two-story motel with a reception area and a parking lot.

A lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a seating area.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

Northpark Motel

Washdyke

$80

$91 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.

A dining area with a black table, white chairs, a framed picture on the wall, and a kitchen in the background.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a small refrigerator.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a dining table with chairs and a black leather sofa with orange cushions. A framed picture hangs on the wall.

Cedar Lodge Motel

Kensington

$96

$110 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."

A modern apartment with a living room, dining area, and kitchen.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed with a patterned pillow, and a chair.

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Kensington

$107

$123 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A room with a leather sofa, sheer curtains, and a view of a balcony.

A modern office space with two transparent chairs and a black desk.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a central island, dark cabinetry, and a stainless steel range hood.

A modern building with a flat facade, a small garden area with rocks and plants, and a parking lot with a white car.

Harbour View Motel

Maori Hill

$108

$124 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with palm trees and a clear view of the sea.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a painting of a forest.

Panorama Motor Lodge

Timaru Central

$107

$123 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street.

A large, two-story brick building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a porch.

A covered garden area with a central fountain, surrounded by benches and well-maintained hedges.

A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.

Bay City Motor Lodge

Maori Hill

$93

$107 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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Top neighborhoods in Timaru

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

Timaru Central

The Timaru Central neighborhood offers attractions such as South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.

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A large church with two domes and a central dome, surrounded by scaffolding.

Parkside

Timaru's Parkside neighborhood offers attractions including Botanical Gardens.

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Seaview

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Maori Hill

The Maori Hill neighborhood has lots to see including Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.

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West End

Timaru's West End neighborhood offers attractions including Botanic Gardens.

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Top landmarks in Timaru

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

9.0/10 (52 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden— just one of the monuments in Timaru Port.

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South Canterbury Museum

8.6/10 (19 reviews)

South Canterbury Museum is just one of the attractions in Timaru Central, Timaru so you might want to stop by during your trip. If you want to experience more of the culture Timaru has to offer, head to Caroline Bay Beach, Timaru Public Hospital, and Ashbury Park.

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Ashbury Park

8.0/10 (18 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Ashbury Park in Waimataitai. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Botanical Gardens, both nearby.

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Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge in Washdyke. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Ashbury Park and Botanical Gardens, both nearby.

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Aigantighe Art Gallery

8.4/10 (7 reviews)

If museums are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Aigantighe Art Gallery in Maori Hill. If you want to see more of the museums in Timaru, South Canterbury Museum isn't far either.

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Timaru Lighthouse

8.8/10 (19 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Timaru Lighthouse— just one of the monuments in Maori Hill.

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Botanical Gardens

8.8/10 (74 reviews)

Ready for an education in local botany? Botanical Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Timaru. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Patiti Point, just a short walk away.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best cheap hotels in Timaru?

For a cheap hotel in Timaru with glowing reviews, consider Stay Timaru, which features free WiFi, free parking and air conditioning.

Are there any cheap motels in Timaru?

If you're eager to find a budget-friendly place to stay in Timaru, consider booking a motel. Take a look at Aaron Court Motel where you'll find free WiFi and free parking. Or think about Anchor Motel or Aspen on King Motel for a comfortable base without a big price tag.

Can I stay in a hostel in Timaru?

Hostels can be a cheaper alternative to Timaru hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. There is 1 hostel in Timaru. Stay Timaru offers free in-room WiFi and free parking.

What are the best cheap things to do in Timaru?

Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some things to do in Timaru, enjoy the outdoors at Caroline Bay Beach or Ashbury Park. Be certain to include a visit to Botanical Gardens.

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