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

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

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

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted artwork.

1. The Sea Breeze

Timaru Central, 0.6 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Kurt

฿4,071

฿4,681 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

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.

2. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Kensington, 2.7 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Sarah

฿3,816

฿4,389 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A modern hotel with a reception area, multiple floors, and a sign advertising various amenities like executive suites, family units, and free WiFi.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, a framed picture, and a desk with a computer and various items.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

3. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 0.8 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Robyn

฿4,146

฿4,768 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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.

4. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Kensington, 2.7 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Kyle

฿3,363

฿3,867 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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.

5. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Parkside, 2 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Rachael

฿3,562

฿4,096 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A dining area with a black table, white chairs, a framed picture on the wall, and a kitchen in the background.

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.

6. Cedar Lodge Motel

Kensington, 2.7 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Lindsay

฿3,036

฿3,491 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a leather sofa, sheer curtains, and a view of a balcony.

A modern office space with two transparent chairs and a black desk.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a central island, dark cabinetry, and a stainless steel range hood.

A modern building with a flat facade, a small garden area with rocks and plants, and a parking lot with a white car.

7. Harbour View Motel

Maori Hill, 0.7 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Thomas

฿3,455

฿3,973 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

8. Fitzgerald on King

Parkside, 2.1 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Paul

฿3,920

฿4,508 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A two-story hotel with a sign advertising 3D air conditioning and a view of the sky.

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.

9. Aspen on King Motel

Parkside, 2.1 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Rodney

฿3,896

฿4,481 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with palm trees and a clear view of the sea.

A modern room with a large window, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a painting of a forest.

10. Panorama Motor Lodge

Timaru Central, 0.6 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Ele

฿3,395

฿3,905 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street.

A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.

A large, two-story brick building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a porch.

11. Bay City Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 0.7 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Nick

฿2,808

฿3,229 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

A coastal residential area with houses, a sandy beach, and people engaging in water activities.

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

12. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 0.7 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Ross

฿3,491

฿4,015 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

13. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Waimataitai, 1.2 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Zoe

฿2,596

฿2,985 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.

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

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

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

14. Ashbury Park Motel

Waimataitai, 1.3 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Jared

฿2,972

฿3,418 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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.

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

15. The Grosvenor

Timaru Central, 0.9 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Ants

฿2,883

฿3,316 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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.

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

16. Anchor Motel

Maori Hill, 1 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Frances

฿2,506

฿2,881 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A modern waiting area with comfortable seating, large windows, and a reception desk.

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

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

17. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Maori Hill, 0.7 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Helen

฿2,197

฿2,527 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

18. The Coast Motel

Maori Hill, 0.8 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Julie

฿2,966

฿3,411 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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, 1.3 km from Caroline Bay Beach

Wayne

฿2,274

฿2,616 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A motel sign with a 'No Vacancy' notice, a digital TV service sign, and a price range for rooms.

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

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

20. Aaron Court Motel

Maori Hill, 0.9 km from Caroline Bay Beach

mark

฿1,750

฿2,013 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Caroline Bay Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Sea Breeze	9.8 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Coastal Ridge Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 112 reviews	View
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 149 reviews	View
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 182 reviews	View
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 295 reviews	View

Top Caroline Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

8/10 Good

"All good"

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great rooms and very tidy and clean. Worth every penny."

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"N/a"

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The hostess was extremely informative, friendly and accommodating. The complex is centrally located, just off SH1 and there is very little noise during the night. It is easy to get around Timaru."

The Coast Motel

10/10 Excellent

"It was easy access and the room was great."

The Sea Breeze

10/10 Excellent

"We had a fantastic stay at this apartment in Timaru. It has been recently refurbished and is beautifully presented, with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. The location is excellent, just minutes from the main street, with plenty of great restaurants and cafés within easy walking distance. The apartment itself was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The real highlight, though, was the amazing sea views. They were absolutely incredible and made the stay feel extra special. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Timaru!"

Anchor Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely for solo travellor"

Bay City Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great view from top floor and nice to be close to mai centre."

Blue Dolphin Motel

8/10 Good

"Very road noisy, older motel"

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Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

9.0/10 (52 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Timaru with a visit to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.

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Timaru Lighthouse

8.8/10 (19 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Timaru when you spend time at Timaru Lighthouse.

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South Canterbury Museum

8.6/10 (19 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at South Canterbury Museum during your trip to Timaru. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.

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Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre during your trip to Timaru.

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Ashbury Park

8.0/10 (18 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.

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Aigantighe Art Gallery

8.4/10 (7 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Aigantighe Art Gallery during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.

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Dashing Rocks Beach

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dashing Rocks Beach during your trip to Timaru?

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Sacred Heart Basilica

After visiting Sacred Heart Basilica, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Timaru.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Caroline Bay Beach?

Caroline Bay Beach is located in Timaru. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 25 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Caroline Bay Beach?

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 just a short 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Caroline Bay Beach. Other good choices within a short distance include Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru and Aaron Court Motel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Caroline Bay Beach?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Caroline Bay Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Caroline Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Caroline Bay Beach.

What can I see and do near Caroline Bay Beach?

Sights like Timaru Lighthouse and Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse highlight some of the local culture. Spend some time wandering around Ashbury Park, Botanical Gardens and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy nature at Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden, Dashing Rocks Beach or Patiti Point.

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Our top choices for Caroline Bay Beach hotels

1. The Sea Breeze

2. Coastal Ridge Apartments

3. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

4. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

5. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

6. Cedar Lodge Motel

7. Harbour View Motel

8. Fitzgerald on King

9. Aspen on King Motel

10. Panorama Motor Lodge

11. Bay City Motor Lodge

12. Baywatch Motor Lodge

13. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

14. Ashbury Park Motel

15. The Grosvenor

16. Anchor Motel

17. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

18. The Coast Motel

19. The Fort. Timaru

20. Aaron Court Motel

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Top Caroline Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

The Coast Motel

The Sea Breeze

Anchor Motel

Bay City Motor Lodge

Blue Dolphin Motel

Other attractions near Caroline Bay Beach

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Timaru Lighthouse

South Canterbury Museum

Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre

Ashbury Park

Aigantighe Art Gallery

Dashing Rocks Beach

Sacred Heart Basilica

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