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Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

3.5 star property
Travelers find peaceful moments in the garden's quiet beauty or enjoy family time at the playground, with secure luggage storage for exploring nearby

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Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru provides a welcome retreat in Waimataitai with its garden and playground for relaxation. Guests connect via in-room WiFi while taking advantage of convenient luggage storage and extended parking options.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is ฿2,415
฿2,778 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Apartment with Kitchen & Spa Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Unit with Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Studio with Spa Bath

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Studio with Spa Bath | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Studio with Spa Bath

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Waimataitai, a neighbourhood in Timaru, Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru is near the airport and near the beach. Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Botanical Gardens and Pleasant Point Museum and Railway.
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Map
65-67 Evans Street, Timaru, 7910

What's nearby

  • Ashbury Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • South Canterbury Museum - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 2 min drive
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Benny's Again! Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sopheze - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Motel located in Waimataitai
At Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru, you can look forward to a garden, a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru boast comforts, such as private indoor hot tubs, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, kitchens and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 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

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru?

As of 14 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru on 17 Jan 2026 start from ฿2,415.26, excluding 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 Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru?

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

Where is Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru located?

Located in Waimataitai, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Ashbury Park, Caroline Bay Beach and Timaru Lighthouse. Aigantighe Art Gallery and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are also within 1 mile (2 km). Timaru Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 253 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaroslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great friendly room tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

V

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy, comfortable bed, easy parking, and a convenient location. The staff were extremely friendly and everything we needed was provided. The shower area was a bit small, but we would definitely stay here again when visiting Timaru.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Was convenient to shopping and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very short stay for us very happy with our accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

The room was clean, very roomy, and a good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes lovely soft bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the kitchen area. It made our stay so much easier. There was also a great laundry room. It was nice having clean clothes again 😌
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Good motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing stay with the spa bath👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a value property…a bit dated, you need patience with the shower and a fair bit of road noise for a non-city person.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room - all amenities great, close to town area, friendly staff, easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’m just happy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keitiria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy property has everything you need - close to amenities and close walk to the beach I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

Happy with our choice

Warm comfy unit,full kitchen which is always a bonus. Clean and tidy, will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, modern, clean property. Definitely recommend this accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value at the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dugald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
handy to facilities for a one-night stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, close to takeaways and supermarket.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly check-in and was upgraded to larger room . Was ok . Very dated property and could do with upgrade otherwise all ok for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for food outlets and great walks. A home away from home. Parklands is our regular place to stay when visiting.

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Handy to amenities. Close to city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Offered everything we needed for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025