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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.

A patio with a bench and potted plants, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A table with a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses.

A view from a window with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and distant buildings.

1. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 3 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Ross

฿3,707

฿4,263 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

A parking lot with a building in the background.

A balcony with a glass table and metal chairs, overlooking a parking area and trees.

2. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Waimataitai, 2.8 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Toni

฿2,443

฿2,809 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A motel sign indicating a vacancy, with an entrance via Pringle St.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a small table with a bowl.

3. Ashbury Park Motel

Waimataitai, 2.3 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Jared

฿3,077

฿3,538 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A modern bar area with a central counter, shelves with bottles, and hanging pendant lights.

A two-story motel with a reception area and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

A restaurant with brick-patterned walls, wooden tables and chairs, a black leather couch, and a television mounted on the wall.

4. Northpark Motel

Washdyke, 1.4 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Cattareeya

฿2,596

฿2,985 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A compact kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a stove. There are two bar stools and a dining table.

A compact hotel room with a sofa, a small dining table, a coffee table, and a kitchenette.

An outdoor deck with a glass-top table and metal chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a seating area with a coffee table, and a television.

5. Anchor Motel

Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

John

฿1,729

฿1,988 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a television in the adjacent room.

A staircase with wooden railings leading to an upper floor, a patterned armchair, and a red sofa in a room with a window.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

A compact living space with a red sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, a kitchenette, and a small bed.

6. Blue Dolphin Motel

Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Judith

฿2,358

฿3,005 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A conference room with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a cityscape.

A reception area with a glass desk, a vase with flowers, and a sign reading "Comfort Hotel".

7. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Maori Hill, 3 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Jude

฿2,697

฿3,102 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A two-story building with large windows and a flat roof. There are several chairs outside the building, and a car is parked in the driveway.

A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and an oven.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

8. The Coast Motel

Maori Hill, 3 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Gloria

฿2,918

฿3,356 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A neatly made bed with patterned bedding and a dark-colored pillow.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and cabinets.

A building with multiple garages and a red staircase leading to a balcony.

A small, compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a television, and a patterned rug.

9. Aaron Court Motel

Maori Hill, 2.9 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Peter

฿1,812

฿2,084 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.

A sign welcoming to SEA BREEZE with a NO VACANCY message.

A modern room with a round table and six chairs, a bed, a small bedside table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A round mirror reflecting a view of a beach and ocean, with two framed photographs on the wall.

10. The Sea Breeze

Timaru Central, 3.4 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Brett

฿4,144

฿4,765 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A hallway leading to a room with a sliding glass door, a doormat with the text "It's you!", and a view of the outside through the door.

A balcony with a table and chairs, large sliding glass doors, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

11. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Parkside, 4.9 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Sheryl lee

฿3,414

฿3,926 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.

A room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a leather sofa, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a dining table with chairs and a black leather sofa with orange cushions. A framed picture hangs on the wall.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a small refrigerator.

12. Cedar Lodge Motel

Kensington, 5.6 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Lindsay

฿3,143

฿3,615 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A modern apartment with a living room, dining area, and kitchen.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed with a patterned pillow, and a chair.

13. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Kensington, 5.6 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Sarah

฿3,477

฿3,998 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a window with curtains.

A two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and an air conditioning unit.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets.

A hotel room with a large bed, two leather chairs, a balcony with a view of buildings and greenery.

14. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Kensington, 5.6 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Judy and Jerry

฿3,239

฿3,725 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a TV, two leather chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a round table, a brick wall, and a glass door leading to a parking lot.

15. Aspen on King Motel

Parkside, 5 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Rodney

฿3,227

฿3,711 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, a white pillow, and a yellow accent pillow. There is a small bedside table with a lamp and a folded towel on it.

A modern living room with black leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A balcony with metal chairs and tables, a glass door, and a blue and white building facade.

16. Fitzgerald on King

Parkside, 5 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Paul

฿3,453

฿3,971 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A bar area with wooden flooring, a curved bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A historic building with arched windows and a classic facade, likely a hotel, with a well-lit street in front.

A hotel lobby with wooden doors, a glass table with a vase of flowers, and a colorful wall unit.

A gaming area with a large screen, comfortable seating, and slot machines.

17. The Grosvenor

Timaru Central, 3.8 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Ants

฿2,985

฿3,433 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

A modern two-story house with a blue exterior, a front porch, and a wooden picnic table.

Two black leather recliner chairs with footrests, a beige wall with a power outlet, and a red floral bedspread.

A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and two chairs, and a window with red curtains.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, dining area, and a red sofa with floral cushions.

18. Phoenix Motel

13.9 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Lawrence

฿2,977

฿3,424 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench by the window, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and toilet.

A conference room with a wooden table and black chairs, two pendant lights, a door, and a window with a view of a building.

A hallway with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a sign indicating a meeting room.

19. The Fort. Timaru

Timaru Central, 4.2 km from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Wayne

฿2,048

฿2,355 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Baywatch Motor Lodge	8.8 Excellent 130 reviews	View
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru	8.6 Excellent 280 reviews	View
Ashbury Park Motel	8.6 Excellent 308 reviews	View
Northpark Motel	8.4 Very good 80 reviews	View
Anchor Motel	8.2 Very good 229 reviews	View

Top Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge Hotel Reviews

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

10/10 Excellent

"Clean spacious room. Comfortable."

Anchor Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Very affordable and just what I needed!"

Baywatch Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"great view of the sunrise"

Panorama Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very good"

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, comfy beds, large, warm, spacious units. Had all amenities needed for an overnight stay or longer. Heat pump was great. Spa bath was lovely and worked. Was great having TV's in both bedrooms as well as in the lounge."

Bay City Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay nice and quiet"

Harbour View Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, cool view of the port"

Ashbury Park Motel

8/10 Good

"Good place to stay"

The Grosvenor

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely vintage decor. Modern amenities in the room. Comfy bed. Convenient location to restaurants and shops."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge?

Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge is located in Timaru. You'll find 37 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge?

The Grosvenor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a casino and a restaurant. It's located 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge. Other good choices within a few miles include Aaron Court Motel and Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru.

How many hotels are there near Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.

What can I see and do near Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge?

You can wander around Ashbury Park, Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden or Botanic Gardens if you want a dose of fresh air. Lounge by the water at Caroline Bay Beach and Dashing Rocks Beach. At Botanical Gardens, Patiti Point and Otipua Wetland, take some time to really appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge hotels

1. Baywatch Motor Lodge

2. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

3. Ashbury Park Motel

4. Northpark Motel

5. Anchor Motel

6. Blue Dolphin Motel

7. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

8. The Coast Motel

9. Aaron Court Motel

10. The Sea Breeze

11. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

12. Cedar Lodge Motel

13. Coastal Ridge Apartments

14. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

15. Aspen on King Motel

16. Fitzgerald on King

17. The Grosvenor

18. Phoenix Motel

19. The Fort. Timaru

Compare popular hotels close to Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Top Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge Hotel Reviews

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Anchor Motel

Baywatch Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge

Harbour View Motel

Ashbury Park Motel

The Grosvenor

Other attractions near Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

DB Brewery

Dashing Rocks Beach

Ashbury Park

Timaru Lighthouse

Caroline Bay Beach

Aigantighe Art Gallery

South Canterbury Museum

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