The Grosvenor

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with casino and restaurant

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Front of property – evening/night
Casino
Reception
Executive Room, Non Smoking
Bar (on property)
The Grosvenor sits near Caroline Bay Beach, offering a lively casino experience for guests seeking entertainment. The on-site restaurant TGB serves all three daily meals, while in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is €83
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Single Room with 1 Single Bed)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Executive Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Map
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru

What's nearby

  • South Canterbury Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ashbury Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 3 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Timaru Night And Day - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Grosvenor

Eco-certified hotel near Caroline Bay Beach
Located close to DB Brewery, The Grosvenor provides a casino, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as a casino VIP room, a casino gaming table and 18 slot machines. The on-site restaurant, TGB, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a business centre are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Grosvenor have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; NZD 13 to 24 for adults and NZD 13 to 24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • TGB

Things to do

  • 18 slot machines
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino (2,422 square foot of space)
  • Gaming table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,787 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed for Christmas Day and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business centre
  • Casino
  • Dining venue
  • Front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 13.00 to 24.00 for adults and NZD 13.00 to 24.00 for children
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Grosvenor Hotel Timaru
Grosvenor Timaru
The Grosvenor Hotel
The Grosvenor Timaru
The Grosvenor Hotel Timaru

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grosvenor pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Grosvenor?

As of 8 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grosvenor on 12 Sept 2025 start from €83.27, 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 The Grosvenor?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Grosvenor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Grosvenor?

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

Where is The Grosvenor located?

Located in Timaru Central, this eco-certified hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Caroline Bay Beach and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from DB Brewery. Timaru Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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The Grosvenor Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 791 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 791 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 791 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 791 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 791 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found our accommodation was located close to shops and food options. Our room was clean and adequate for our needs. We did not dine in house but found a very good restaurant a short walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Character hotel with a fantastic old style elevator
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay well priced
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice place to stay, quiet and the restaurant food is good Very clean and great new rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to a fabulous beach to view the tiny blue penguins .. and in the central city close to shops. Great restaurant and happy staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great parking, spacious room and good location to shops. Our view of the port was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel tastefully renovated. Easy walking distance to shops, restaurants etc but we dined in and had a magnificent meal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

We thought their upgrades to the room had been carried out with taste. All staff in all areas where great and friendly. The bar manager was very professional and we thought went out of her way to help. Other items that might help improve. Handle in shower cubicle, would help a person with mobility problems. Repair wheel chair ramp.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely (part) restored hotel in very convenient location. Very comfortable roomy room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The grosvenor has a unique charm that’s inviting. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frazer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, modern room, friendly staff and central to downtown Timaru. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Twyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and amazing! Our room was big and clean! Our bed so comfy after a long day of hiking! The restaurant provided us with delicious meals! We were all so pleased and so full!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel room, charming view, friendly and helpful staff. We wished we were staying longer!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old being do e up hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with a renovated upper level which we stayed in. Room was very spacious. Convenient location & easy free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness
great position.no information in room for tv,-local attractions-nowhere to hang clothes in room or bathroom,and shower a bit awkward for older people but would be happy to stay there again as it represents great value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated old hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene

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

Great location

Great location. Quiet room with blackout curtains. Very impressed with meals at restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ricky

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

Grosvenor Hotel Timaru Review

Nice spacious room, comfortable but feeling a bit dated, very close to the custom steakhouse to stroll down for the best steak in town so I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautifully renovated old building, with the perfect mixture of timeless classic architecture and modern amenities. Loved the original elevator, was quite charming, and faster than some modern elevators we’ve used. The rooms were tastefully decorated with a modern bathroom. Being on the top floor was amazing, as we had views of the ocean and port, right from the bed. The quaint restaurant was warm and inviting with its exposed brick walls. Service was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you, we were only in for one night, but enjoyed the use of the warm, clean room with all ammenities covered. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely refurbished rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024