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Bay City Motor Lodge

3.0 star property

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Located close to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Timaru Lighthouse, Bay City Motor Lodge provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €100
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7:30 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 5 to 5 for adults and NZD 5 to 5 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay City Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay City Motor Lodge?

As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay City Motor Lodge on 24 May 2026 start from €100, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bay City Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay City Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bay City Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Bay City Motor Lodge located?

Located in Maori Hill, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Caroline Bay Beach. Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park are also within 15 minutes. Timaru Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in process, nice staff, room was better than the photos, very comfortable bed and pillows. Our two bedroom room was spacious and had what we needed, loved the ceiling fan on a warmer night during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay , good parking , 2 bedrooms nice and roomy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean convenient good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people at the reception, great service, great rooms for the price. Great views. A overall very good experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Neville

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, also convenient, only spoilt by road works restricting access to the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, handy to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy, very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and very comfortable. Check in and out was painless with being notified beforehand what our room number was and a drop box to drop key in on leaving.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and close spot to walk to beach and town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central location - close to food and supermarket. Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly owner. Convenient location, tidy unit with everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and Comfortable

I usually stay here when I visit Timaru. It is clean and comfortable and not overly pricey
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good place

Very good accommodation. Unfortunately the guest in front of my room were super loud and not respectful. Although not really the motel fault.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Property but of our 10 day South Island tour was the most expensive encounterd I guess there must have been a Clog Dancing conference that night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was pleasant. Unfortunately roadworks going on in the area and losing power in the morning. Would have been nice to have been advised of the power outage so that we could have made a cuppa and not feel like we had no choice but to check out early
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
disappointed with the welcome , did not want non NZ people in the motel .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good! Like always
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Chieko

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could do better job with everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie-Ange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
La chambre était propre et spacieuse, bon accueil.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only downside is the roadwork.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

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Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
시설은 좋았지만 큰길옆이라 밤새자동차 통행의 소음때문에 잠들기 어려웠음 소음이 개선되지 않는한 숙박업소 등록 페지해야할듯.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, easy walk into tiwn
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was lovely and in a great location for convenience, unfortunately it is on the main road which is busy at night, so had an awful nights sleep. So unless they triple glaze the place I would recommend taking earplugs if you are planning to stay in any of the units next to the road.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean rooms with cooking facilities in room and easy walking distance to Caroline Bay and the Bay hill with great bars and restaurants
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021