Watlington Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Watlington

Aaron Court Motel
"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

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
"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

Aspen on King Motel

Anchor Motel
"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

The Grosvenor
"Lovely vintage decor. Modern amenities in the room. Comfy bed. Convenient location to restaurants and shops."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
"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
Where to stay in Watlington

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.

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

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


