Timaru Hotel Guide. Hotels in Waimataitai, Timaru, New Zealand

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Our top choices for Waimataitai hotels

One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 star property
Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (263 reviews)
"clean room, friendly staff"
United States
Peter
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Front of property

Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
4.0 star property
Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (304 reviews)
"Reasonable tariff, friendly staff, clean & modern accommodation. Great location."
New Zealand
BJ
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Ashbury Park Motel
Superior Studio with Seaview

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1.2 km from Waimataitai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (145 reviews)
"Staff take care the guest very warmfully."
Japan
Takashi
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Exterior

Black on Grey Motel

Black on Grey Motel
4.0 star property
29.8 km from Waimataitai
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (115 reviews)
"The place was spotless! The host made us feel right at home. Definitely recommend staying here. Home away from home!"
United States
Miguel
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Black on Grey Motel
One Bedroom Suite

Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1 km from Waimataitai
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (120 reviews)
"Nice location."
United States
Eddie
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Harbour View Motel
Exterior

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington, 3.6 km from Waimataitai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (104 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean room, easy parking, good location."
Australia
YING
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Sports bar

Northpark Motel

Northpark Motel
3.5 star property
Washdyke, 2.8 km from Waimataitai
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (74 reviews)
"Clean with comfortable bed. Enjoyed restaurant at location and close to town "
United States
Richard
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Northpark Motel
Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1 km from Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (73 reviews)
"Helpful staff!"
Australia
Justin
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Bay City Motor Lodge
Garden

Phoenix Motel

Phoenix Motel
4.0 star property
16 km from Waimataitai
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (118 reviews)
"Nice, flexible host. "
United States
Duncan
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Phoenix Motel
Executive Studio with Spa

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Kensington, 3.6 km from Waimataitai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (179 reviews)
"Large room, upgraded, wonderful innkeepers, comfy bed, very clean and kitchen worked for us! "
United States
Judy and Jerry
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Superior One Bedroom Suite | Balcony view

Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 1.4 km from Waimataitai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (126 reviews)
"Great location. Good parking. Clean. Staff excellent. Will stay again. "
Australia
Nola
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Panorama Motor Lodge
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
4.5 star property
Parkside, 3.1 km from Waimataitai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (565 reviews)
"Super friendly, clean room, very spacious"
Germany
Thomas
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Aspen on King Motel
Property entrance

The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2.4 km from Waimataitai
7.6 out of 10, Good, (17 reviews)
"Very good room, street front but not noisy, good bed and pillows, didn’t realise that check in is by prearranged code and was very relieved when my call was promptly answered and we were admitted easily. Was a little nervous bout the Shared bathroom, but worked out ok. Great kitchen and laundry facilities. "
Ireland
HELEN
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
The Fort. Timaru
Five Bedroom House | Private kitchen

Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 0.7 km from Waimataitai
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (207 reviews)
"Lovely hostess who couldn’t have done enough.We had a cheap stay and though a small space,very comfortable bed and cosy."
Australia
Ivan and Sally
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Anchor Motel
Executive Studio | Private kitchenette

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Parkside, 2.9 km from Waimataitai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (282 reviews)
"Huge clean room, great amenities in the kitchen and very nice staff. "
United States
Colleen
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9)

Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 0.8 km from Waimataitai
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (168 reviews)
"Clean and tidy great location great hosts "
Australia
Judith
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Blue Dolphin Motel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2 km from Waimataitai
7.8 out of 10, Good, (829 reviews)
"Room was clean, spacious, excellent a/c. All staff in the hotel and pub were hard working, polite and listened to what you wanted"
Australia
David
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
The Grosvenor
Reception

Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Kensington, 3.6 km from Waimataitai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (129 reviews)
"Suited quick,late, overnight stay. Dated but clean,convenient and quiet despite close Romain road"
Australia
Kerry
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Cedar Lodge Motel
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.0 star property
Maori Hill, 0.8 km from Waimataitai
7.0 out of 10, Good, (123 reviews)
"Great budget accomodation"
Australia
Rachael
The price is €49
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Aaron Court Motel
Dining

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 0.9 km from Waimataitai
7.8 out of 10, Good, (180 reviews)
"Very accommodating Staff. I was very appreciative that they let me charge my electric car for free. "
Australia
Rob
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
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Where to stay in Waimataitai

Find the best Waimataitai areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

Photo by Dan Koczur
Open Photo by Dan Koczur

Parkside

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

Maori Hill

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

Photo by Paolo Corrales
Open Photo by Paolo Corrales

Timaru Port

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

Washdyke

While visiting Washdyke, you might make a stop by sights like DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.

Top Waimataitai Hotel Reviews

Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room/bathroom. "
Jennifer 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Cedar Lodge Motel

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Waimataitai?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Timaru's Waimataitai neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach as part of your Waimataitai travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Waimataitai?
Expedia customers rank Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru the highest for a stay in Waimataitai. Another top choice in the area is Ashbury Park Motel.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waimataitai, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Waimataitai.
What is there to do in this Timaru neighbourhood?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Waimataitai are Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach. While you're out sightseeing in Timaru, make sure that you visit other sights such as Timaru Lighthouse or Aigantighe Art Gallery.