Timaru Central

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Timaru Central

Popular places to visit

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

You can find out about the history of Timaru with a trip to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

South Canterbury Museum

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.

South Canterbury Museum

Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre in Timaru.

Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre

Caroline Bay Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Caroline Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Timaru Port.

Caroline Bay Beach

Timaru Public Hospital

Though Timaru Public Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru while you are here.

Timaru Public Hospital

Ashbury Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.

Ashbury Park

Top hotels in Timaru Central

The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is P5,569 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
P5,569
P6,404 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (790 reviews)
"Character hotel with a fantastic old style elevator"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

The Grosvenor
Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
52 The Bay Hill, Timaru
The price is P6,026 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
P6,026
P6,930 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Caroline ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (109 reviews)
"Highly recommend staying here, Gorgeous views, spacious rooms, everything you need. will definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Panorama Motor Lodge
The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru

3 out of 5
66 Stafford St, Timaru, Canterbury
The price is P4,453 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P4,453
P5,121 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Timaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and South Canterbury ...
7.6/10 Good! (6 reviews)
"Our room was nice and tidy and modern. Kitchen area had everything you needed, a nice kitchen. It had hot drinks, cereal and toast provided. I'm Gluten Free (Coeliac) so didn't have any breakfast but my Husband did. The place is modern, a bit expensive though with shared bathrooms etc Only one thing ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

The Fort. Timaru
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

2.5 out of 5
10 Wai-Iti Rd, Maori Hill, Timaru
The price is P6,625 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
P6,625
P7,618 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
"The Bay Viaduct is in a great location for a stay in Timaru - close to Caroline Bay and the main shopping street. The bed was very comfortable and the room was large and had all the facilities we needed. The spa bath was lovely but did take a long time to fill. Even though we were close to the main ..."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is P4,984 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
P4,984
P5,732 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (529 reviews)
"Very clean, comfy bed, lovely warm unit, 7min walk to the hospital. Perfect wee kitchenette that had everything i needed to prepare my meals. My only gripe would be the lack of secure window ventilation latches. I love to air out my room securely whilst im out. Easy fix tho. I will definitely be ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Aspen on King Motel
Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel

2.5 out of 5
8 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru, SOUTH ISLAND
The price is P5,797 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
P5,797
P6,667 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (104 reviews)
"Good location near restaurants and a park. Even if near the main road, surprisingly very quiet at night!"

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

Harbour View Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Timaru Central

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Timaru Port

While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Timaru Port
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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.

Seaview
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Parkside

While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Parkside
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Maori Hill

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

Maori Hill
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West End

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

West End
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Kensington

While visiting Kensington, you might make a stop by sights like Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point.

Kensington

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