The 10 best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Timaru, New Zealand

May 13, 2023 Chanda Heide

Discover the best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Timaru, Canterbury Region, South Island including Glendeer Lodge, Pleasant View Bed & Breakfast Timaru, Solace Country House Bed and Breakfast, Longview Farmstay Bed and Breakfast, Ashbury Park Motel, Homestead Lodge Motel, Bay City Motor Lodge, The Sanctuary, Timaru Motor Lodge, Stay Timaru.
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1. Glendeer Lodge

51 Scarborough Road, Timaru 7971 New Zealand
Excellent
88%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 114 reviews

Glendeer Lodge

Glendeer Lodge offers luxury bed and breakfast accommodation set on 5 tranquil acres, with a large manicured lawn and native garden complete with wonderful bird life. This beautiful modern and new accommodation is surrounded with stunning mountain to ocean views; the private guest lounge looks out into the native garden area where pet Fallow deer can be watched roaming behind the fenced area. The king bedrooms are extremely spacious, comfortable, bright, airy and well appointed, with modern, spacious bathrooms featuring under floor heating, heated towel rails, and complimentary toiletries available in all rooms. Glendeer Lodge is a handy five minute drive to the centre of the town ship of Timaru which offers an array of fine dining restaurants, bars and cafes.All rooms are modern and well-appointed with nice garden views, the two king rooms have their own private court yards with big French doors and direct outside access. This beautiful modern and new accommodation is surrounded with stunning mountain to ocean views clients feel very relaxed as they sit back in the private guest lounge taking in these stunning scenic vistas whilst in the back ground of the fenced garden area our pet Fallow deer quietly roam.Glendeer Lodge is centrally located between the cities of Christchurch and Dunedin; it is the gateway to the Southern Alps and Mount Cook National Park.With coastal walks to a local lighthouse and wetland area are nearby, fly fishing, hunting, bird watching and scenic back country tours can all be organized at the lodge.Glendeer Lodge features fly fishing facilities on-site and serves a continental breakfast daily. A 10-minute drive from Te Ana Ngai Tahu Maori Rock Art Centre, it offers free parking and free Wi-Fi access.

Quality.

Reviewed By I9836GKsimonc

A beautiful home, garden and accommodation for guests. Lovely spacious rooms and bathrooms. The garden and its wildlife plus small fallow deer herd keep you entertained. Excellent hosts. Nothing is left wanting. Guest lounge and kitchen are very comfortable. Highly recommend if you are anywhere near Timaru.

2. Pleasant View Bed & Breakfast Timaru

2 Moore Street Waimataitai, Timaru 7910 New Zealand
Excellent
75%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 88 reviews

Pleasant View Bed & Breakfast Timaru

Modern accommodation in Timaru New Zealand, with amazing views across the ocean, bay, town and hills beyond. 2 double bedrooms with en-suites one looking out across the sea and garden, the other onto a sheltered courtyard. Guests own lounge with kitchenette and TV/DVD. Free wireless internet Sit and relax looking out to sea. An easy walk to restaurants and takeaways. Great walking and cycling tracks on doorstep.

lovely place, wonderful views, excellent service

Reviewed By lizgdn

My colleague and I hired both rooms and therefore had exclusive use of a fabulous lounge, dining and kitchen area. Motels are expensive in Timaru and this was a relatively cheap options ($280 for two of us in separate facilities), but had much better services. Kitchen stocked with good drink options (including coffee plunger - coffee provided - and pod machine (no pods)). Rosemary is an attentive and friendly host, and we enjoyed her company. G's room (king) had expansive views across the Bay and port, while mine was a good-size queen. We each had an en-suite bathroom, very modern (did I mention the whole place appears to be brand new). It was cold in Timaru at night but we were snug with our own heaters and a lovely heat pump in the open area. breakfast options include continental and a standard cooked bacon and eggs. The bread is home made and wonderful. Was all yummy. We will definitely stay there again. IT is also adjacent to a public walking track that looked very interesting.

3. Solace Country House Bed and Breakfast

650 Rolling Ridges Road R.d. 5, Timaru 7975 New Zealand
Excellent
93%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 69 reviews

Solace Country House Bed and Breakfast

Two hours from Christchurch and 15 minutes from Timaru, SOLACE COUNTRY HOUSE is nestled into a slope atop rolling hills. Magnificent views of the mountains and sea, amazing night skies, country quiet. Close proximity to the extensive and varied recreations offered in this part of the South Island.Deluxe ensuite accommodation, hearty, local produce breakfasts, wheelchair accessible. We welcome you.

Rural Retreat

Reviewed By KenBNZ

Our stay he never New Year was just incredibly relaxing and made all the better by Elaine's welcoming and helpful approach to everything. Although a little out of town it's n easy drive in (sealed roads) and the mountain views are fabulous. Breakfast was a real treat - lunch really wasn't an option after it.

4. Longview Farmstay Bed and Breakfast

86 Longview Road Pleasant Point, Timaru 7983 New Zealand
Excellent
97%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 37 reviews

Longview Farmstay Bed and Breakfast

Nestled on 25 acres, Longview Bed & Breakfast/Farmstay has stunning, 'must be seen to be believed' views. Enjoy the tranquillity and beauty of the countryside with the advantage of being only minutes away from town. Centrally located, we are 2 hours drive from Christchurch and Aoraki/Mount Cook enroute to Queenstown. We are the perfect stopover on your journey. We have three double rooms available for guests. Two bedrooms and the guest lounge have direct access to the terrace and gardens. Stroll through our olive grove and enjoy a tasting of Extra Virgin Olive Oil from our most recent harvest. Visit our farm animals or explore the local attractions which include Maori rock art, railway museum with restored steam locomotives, golf course, vineyard and Timaru's International Motor Raceway.

Lovely accommodation with spectacular views

Reviewed By OnAir54971823675

Alan and Anita are wonderful hosts and offer superb bed and breakfast with evening meal. Lovely bright and clean rooms with spectacular views and a glorious garden. We were very interested in seeing the olive groves. Can highly recommend. Michael and Sue England

5. Ashbury Park Motel

131 Evans Street, Timaru 7910 New Zealand
Excellent
36%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 47 reviews

Looking for a place to stay in Timaru? Then look no further than Ashbury Park Motel, a family-friendly bed and breakfast that brings the best of Timaru to your doorstep. Rooms at Ashbury Park Motel offer a refrigerator, a kitchenette, and a sofa providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. Baggage storage is one of the conveniences offered at this bed and breakfast. Barbeque facilities will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Ashbury Park Motel, free parking is available. While staying at Ashbury Park Motel, visitors can check out Sacred Heart Basilica (1.7 mi), which is a popular Timaru attraction. While visiting Timaru, you may want to try some ribs at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Bullock Restaurant and Bar or Zest. During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Aigantighe Art Gallery (0.7 mi) and York Street Gallery of Fine Art (1.1 mi), which are all within walking distance of the bed and breakfast. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Ashbury Park Motel as you experience everything Timaru has to offer.

A little noisy

Reviewed By GrantT372

We stayed here while on a biking trip in the South Island. It was two level accomodation adjacent and below a main road. Walking distance to green areas and supermarket. The unit was clean but had an unusual layout in the bathroom and second bedroom which wasn't ideal. There was no sound proofing between floors where we had kids running around upstairs late into the night and workers using this as a base coming and going. It was not restful with additional traffic noise. Wife was not happy with the amount of light from outside lights reflecting onto the ceiling from the top of the curtains. The manager/owner was very pleasant and helpful and we were able to park safely with our bikes. Location was ideal for us although entry was via a side street. Would be stay again. Probably not.

6. Homestead Lodge Motel

28 Evans Street, Timaru 7910 New Zealand
Excellent
20%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
13%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 61 reviews

Homestead Lodge Motel

Welcome to Homestead Lodge Motel and Timaru, gate way to the southern lakes and mountains. Ten ground-floor 3 star plus rated Studios and Family Units, 1 Homestead 3 bedroom Superior Apartment and two self-contained Budget Apartments. FREE Wifi and FREE Parking. Breakfast available and delivered to your room. Barbecue Area for Guests. We are located 5 minutes walk to beautiful Caroline Bay, recently voted in New Zealand as one of our top 10 beaches by the Automobile Association. Walk to town and explore our shops and boutiques. Walk to CBay Aquatic Centre and have endless fun in the water. Stroll to Restaurants and cafes, some of which have a view over Caroline Bay. Local Museum and Art Gallery. Experience Maori culture at Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and their Te Ana site tour. Check out the Little Blue Penguins at Caroline Bay, the smallest penguin in the world. We have a wealth of local knowledge to assist you during your stay in Timaru and look forward to showing you our little part of the world.

Okay for one night…

Reviewed By aaronk678

Nice staff/owner however… Wifi didn’t work which is basically a mandatory in this day and age. Skimpy on amenities i.e 1 toilet roll for a unit that can sleep 5 people. Water pressure was also rubbish, but workable. Clean and tidy however with ample linen. Place is quite dated, and TV small.

7. Bay City Motor Lodge

10 -14 Evans Street, Timaru 7910 New Zealand
Excellent
24%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
10%
Terrible
17%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 42 reviews

Bay City Motor Lodge

See why so many travelers make Bay City Motor Lodge their small hotel of choice when visiting Timaru. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a kitchenette and a refrigerator, and you can stay connected during your stay as Bay City Motor Lodge offers guests free wifi. The small hotel features room service and baggage storage. Plus, Bay City Motor Lodge offers an on-site restaurant, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the Indian restaurants, including Punjab Indian Tandoori Restaurant, Little India, and Tandoori King Indian Restaurant, all of which are a short distance from Bay City Motor Lodge. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Te Ana Maori Rock Art (0.8 mi), Aigantighe Art Gallery (0.3 mi), or York Street Gallery of Fine Art (0.5 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Bay City Motor Lodge as you experience all of the things Timaru has to offer.

Awesome

Reviewed By Eyefordetail14

Beautiful Motel to stay at. Spacious rooms, well appointed, modern, clean and tidy rooms as one would expect. A short stroll up town to all the supporting shops and eateries. Gorgeous park straight across the road

8. The Sanctuary

5 Campbell Street Maori Hill, Timaru 7910 New Zealand
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 3 reviews

The Sanctuary

Looking for a place to stay in Timaru? Then look no further than The Sanctuary, a guest house that brings the best of Timaru to your doorstep. The Sanctuary is a guest house offering a seating area in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The guest house features executive lounge access. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. Sacred Heart Basilica (1.2 mi), located nearby, makes The Sanctuary a great place to stay for those interested in visiting this popular Timaru landmark. During your visit, be sure to check out one of Timaru's popular ribs restaurants such as Bullock Restaurant and Bar and Zest, all a short distance from The Sanctuary. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a garden, such as Timaru Botanic Gardens. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at The Sanctuary as you experience everything Timaru has to offer.

Wonderful stay

Reviewed By Syd_Sully

My friend and I stayed for $60 for a night, amazing value considering a bed in a 4 bed dorm is around $30 each! Wonderful host Clean kitchen with all the appliances and snacks you could want The bed is probably the most comfortable bed and pillows I’ve ever slept in Clean bathroom with the best shower, free washing and drying, towels, shower gel shampoo and conditioner Great location Very relaxing night highly recommend

9. Timaru Motor Lodge

7 - 9 Princes Street, Timaru 7910 New Zealand
Excellent
22%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
22%
Terrible
44%
Overall Ratings

2.5 based on 9 reviews

Timaru Motor Lodge

See why so many travelers make Timaru Motor Lodge their small hotel of choice when visiting Timaru. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, a kitchenette, and a refrigerator, and Timaru Motor Lodge makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the small hotel, including baggage storage and newspaper. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Bullock Restaurant and Bar, Street Food Kitchen, and Old Bank Cafe & Bar, which are some pubs that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular parks such as Centennial Park. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Timaru Motor Lodge as you experience all of the things Timaru has to offer.

10 out of 10 !

Reviewed By tuppyLondon

We couldn't fault this place , it was spacious and very well maintained , it felt like home from home and we would have been happy to have stayed longer if we'd had the time . The Spa bath added a bit of luxury .

10. Stay Timaru

39 Elizabeth Street, Timaru 7910 New Zealand
Stay Timaru

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