Timaru Port Travel Guide

Timaru

A garden with a fountain, benches, and a statue.
A vibrant red peony flower with yellow stamens, surrounded by lush green foliage.
A sculpture of a cat's head on a pedestal in a park with a bridge and trees in the background.

Stay near popular Timaru Port attractions

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

9.0/10 (52 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Timaru with a visit to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
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Top hotels in Timaru Port

Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

2 out of 5
27 Evans St Timaru Canterbury
The price is Rp985.612 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp985.612
Rp1.133.454 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery are located ...
6.8/10 (140 reviews)
"At the price point it was probably all that could be expected however for a very little effort they could attend to the shabiness"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Aaron Court Motel
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

3.5 out of 5
65-67 Evans Street Timaru
The price is Rp1.421.200 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp1.421.200
Rp1.634.380 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (278 reviews)
"Manager was very welcoming and friendly. Rooms were perfect for our families needs and were quite spacious. Surprisngly not noisy, despite being on the main road and a handy location to shops/parks/Caroline Bay"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

4.5 out of 5
51 King Street Timaru
The price is Rp1.889.648 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
Rp1.889.648
Rp2.173.095 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are located ...
Aspen on King Motel
Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel

2.5 out of 5
42 Evans St Timaru
The price is Rp936.209 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp936.209
Rp1.076.640 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (225 reviews)
"An older motel but well maintained and spotless. Exceptional value for money. We arrived on a cold winter evening and the heater and TV were on to welcome us. We will stay there again."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Anchor Motel
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace Timaru
The price is Rp1.623.767 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.623.767
Rp1.867.332 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (849 reviews)
"Lovely vintage decor. Modern amenities in the room. Comfy bed. Convenient location to restaurants and shops."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

The Grosvenor
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
10 Wai-Iti Rd Timaru
The price is Rp1.984.604 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
Rp1.984.604
Rp2.282.295 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (146 reviews)
"We can highly recommend this property. Everything was good, down to comfortable bed, very clean and in such a convenient location. Hotel manager was a great source of information for both the local area and the surrounding areas."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
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Where to stay in Timaru Port

Find the best Timaru Port areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal city with a beach, a port with ships, and industrial buildings.

Timaru Central

If you're spending some time in Timaru Central, South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre 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.

Seaview

Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach.

A large church with two domes and a central dome, surrounded by scaffolding.
Photo by Dan Koczur
Open Photo by Dan Koczur

Parkside

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

Waimataitai

While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.

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