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

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 South Canterbury Museum

Brett

฿4,166

฿4,791 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

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.

A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

2. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 0.9 km from South Canterbury Museum

Ivica

฿4,297

฿4,941 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

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

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

3. Cedar Lodge Motel

Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Lindsay

฿3,146

฿3,618 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

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 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 modern living room with a glass dining table, black leather sofa, and a TV in a built-in cabinet.

4. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Parkside, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Sheryl lee

฿3,418

฿3,930 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 compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.

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

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

5. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Judy and Jerry

฿3,324

฿3,822 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

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

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

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

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

6. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Sarah

฿3,480

฿4,002 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

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

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance.

7. Harbour View Motel

Maori Hill, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Thomas

฿3,978

฿4,575 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.

8. Aspen on King Motel

Parkside, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Rodney

฿3,231

฿3,715 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

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

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

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

9. Panorama Motor Lodge

Timaru Central, 0.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Ele

฿3,519

฿4,047 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

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

10. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Ross

฿3,711

฿4,267 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

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

A parking lot with a building in the background.

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

11. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Waimataitai, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Toni

฿2,446

฿2,812 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

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.

12. Fitzgerald on King

Parkside, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Paul

฿3,652

฿4,200 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

13. Ashbury Park Motel

Waimataitai, 2 km from South Canterbury Museum

Jared

฿3,080

฿3,542 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.

A covered garden area with a central fountain, surrounded by benches and well-maintained hedges.

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

14. Bay City Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Nick

฿3,081

฿3,544 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

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 kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

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

15. Anchor Motel

Maori Hill, 1.4 km from South Canterbury Museum

John

฿1,731

฿1,990 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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 bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window, and a picture on the wall.

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

16. The Grosvenor

Timaru Central, 0.3 km from South Canterbury Museum

Ants

฿2,988

฿3,436 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

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

A residential building with a green roof, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

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

17. Blue Dolphin Motel

Maori Hill, 1.3 km from South Canterbury Museum

Judith

฿2,361

฿3,008 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

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

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

18. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Jude

฿2,530

฿2,910 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 modern kitchen with a wooden table, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

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

19. The Fort. Timaru

Timaru Central, 0.4 km from South Canterbury Museum

Wayne

฿2,050

฿2,358 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 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 bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

20. The Coast Motel

Maori Hill, 1.2 km from South Canterbury Museum

Gloria

฿3,074

฿3,535 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to South Canterbury Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Sea Breeze	9.8 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 148 reviews	View
Cedar Lodge Motel	9.4 Exceptional 134 reviews	View
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 288 reviews	View
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 181 reviews	View

Top South Canterbury Museum Hotel Reviews

The Sea Breeze

10/10 Excellent

"From check in to departure our stay at The Sea Breeze Motel was enjoyable. Our room (Room 11 - Hydro Grand) had an amazing view of Caroline Bay. The room was large with a comfy bed, quality linens and comfortable pillows. The bathroom had everything you could want and the shower had great pressure. Thank you, we'll be staying again next time we're in Timaru."

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"My husband and I enjoy this motel and have stayed here more than once. The staff are helpful and there is plenty of parking. The unit has lots of room to move which is what we think is really great. Heating is excellent and all the basics are available with a top notch micro-wave-oven combo to go with them. Close to the down-town area but also on the main route through the town Very quiet. Highly recommended."

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"

Coastal Ridge Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"One of the bests stays I’ve experienced, ticks all the boxes and then some.. thank you !"

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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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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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Sacred Heart Basilica

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

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Caroline Bay Beach

9.0/10 (155 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Caroline Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Timaru Port.

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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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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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Botanical Gardens

8.8/10 (74 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Timaru. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Canterbury Museum?

South Canterbury Museum is located in a welcoming area of Timaru that travellers like for its bars. 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 place to stay near South Canterbury Museum?

Adjacent to South Canterbury Museum, 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. Other good choices within a short distance include Aaron Court Motel and Aspen on King Motel.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to South Canterbury Museum?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Canterbury Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Canterbury Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near South Canterbury Museum.

What can I see and do near South Canterbury Museum?

Learn about local history at Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse and Timaru Lighthouse. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Ashbury Park, Botanical Gardens and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge. Lounge by the water at Caroline Bay Beach and Dashing Rocks Beach.

How can I get to South Canterbury Museum?

If you want to venture outside of the area, ride aboard one of the trains from Timaru Station. There may not be many public transport options to choose from near South Canterbury Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for South Canterbury Museum hotels

1. The Sea Breeze

2. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

3. Cedar Lodge Motel

4. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

5. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

6. Coastal Ridge Apartments

7. Harbour View Motel

8. Aspen on King Motel

9. Panorama Motor Lodge

10. Baywatch Motor Lodge

11. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

12. Fitzgerald on King

13. Ashbury Park Motel

14. Bay City Motor Lodge

15. Anchor Motel

16. The Grosvenor

17. Blue Dolphin Motel

18. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

19. The Fort. Timaru

20. The Coast Motel

Compare popular hotels close to South Canterbury Museum

Top South Canterbury Museum Hotel Reviews

The Sea Breeze

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Anchor Motel

Baywatch Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Other attractions near South Canterbury Museum

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre

Sacred Heart Basilica

Caroline Bay Beach

Aigantighe Art Gallery

Timaru Lighthouse

Botanical Gardens

Ashbury Park

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