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

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 star property
Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (250)
"It was a very short stay for us very happy with our accommodation. "
Australia
ANN
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Front of property
Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
4.0 star property
Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (292)
"Great wee place. Management were amazing "
United States
Ange
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Ashbury Park Motel
Accessible Studio with Seaview
Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1 km from Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (119)
"Lovely place "
Australia
Duncan
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family Spa Unit) | Private kitchen
Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
4.5 star property
Parkside, 3.1 km from Waimataitai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (549)
"Great clean room. Staff very curious and helpful "
Australia
Jo
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Aspen on King Motel
Deluxe Studio Spa | Private kitchen
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Parkside, 2.9 km from Waimataitai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (266)
"Very spacious apartment, had everything you would need. Staff very helpful, and friendly. Loved our stay."
Australia
Anthony
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Executive Studio with Spa
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Kensington, 3.6 km from Waimataitai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (171)
"A lovely, comfortable, spacious place to stay."
Australia
Debra
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Front of property – evening/night
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2 km from Waimataitai
7.8 out of 10, Good, (809)
"Fantastic staff, clean, big room, meals are excellent "
Australia
Stephanie
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
The Grosvenor
Efficiency, Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 0.9 km from Waimataitai
7.8 out of 10, Good, (166)
"Very helpful staff"
Australia
Gillian
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Premier Suite, Courtyard View | In-room dining
The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2.4 km from Waimataitai
7.8 out of 10, Good, (8)
"Great place, close to town"
Australia
Steve
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
The Fort. Timaru
Two Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen
Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Kensington, 3.6 km from Waimataitai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (126)
"Great place to stay for short term"
United States
AYELEN
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Cedar Lodge Motel
Executive Studio | View from room
Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington, 3.6 km from Waimataitai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (102)
"Good location for holiday in timaru, close to places we were visiting."
Australia
Michael
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Superior Studio | Shared kitchen facilities
Northpark Motel

Northpark Motel

Northpark Motel
3.5 star property
Washdyke, 2.8 km from Waimataitai
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (67)
"Was a great place to stay, clean friendly the restaurant had amazing food"
Australia
Fleur
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Northpark Motel
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.0 star property
Maori Hill, 0.8 km from Waimataitai
7.0 out of 10, Good, (104)
"The room was very clean and the staff/owners were excellent."
Australia
Janet
The price is €49
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Studio | Balcony view
Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 1.4 km from Waimataitai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (117)
"It was in a great location walking distance to restaurants and town"
Australia
Sue
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Panorama Motor Lodge
Garden
Phoenix Motel

Phoenix Motel

Phoenix Motel
4.0 star property
16.1 km from Waimataitai
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (113)
"The place to stay in temuka"
Australia
Steve
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Phoenix Motel
One Bedroom Unit
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

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, (127)
"Very clean and staff so helpful and nice"
United States
jennifer
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
WiFi, wheelchair access
Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 0.8 km from Waimataitai
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (159)
"Great place, good bang for your buck. We had a 2 story family room that was really comfortable. It's a bit on the older side, but in good shape! We really enjoyed our stay!"
Canada
Marie
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Blue Dolphin Motel
Garden
Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 0.7 km from Waimataitai
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (196)
"Its dog friendly which is fantastic and super handy to where i was working "
New Zealand
yvonne
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Anchor Motel
Balcony view
Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
2.5 star property
Parkside, 3.1 km from Waimataitai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (74)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Alistair
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Fitzgerald on King
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Living area
Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1 km from Waimataitai
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (67)
"Great place to stay, handy to everything "
New Zealand
Leanne
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Bay City Motor Lodge
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Where to stay in Waimataitai

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

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.

Marchwiel

While Marchwiel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ashbury Park and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Washdyke

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

Seaview

Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Top Waimataitai Hotel Reviews

Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Aaron was very hospitable."
Rosita 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Aaron Court 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.