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Our top choices for Waimataitai hotels

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1. Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
4.0 star property
Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (308 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Australia
Jared
The price is ฿2,982
฿3,429 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Ashbury Park Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

2. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 star property
Waimataitai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (280 reviews)
"Manager was very welcoming and friendly. Rooms were perfect for our families needs and were quite spacious. Surprisngly not noisy, despite being on the main road and a handy location to shops/parks/Caroline Bay"
Australia
Zoe
The price is ฿2,604
฿2,995 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
A compact kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a stove. There are two bar stools and a dining table.

3. Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 0.7 km from Waimataitai
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (233 reviews)
"Lovely for solo travellor"
Australia
Frances
The price is ฿2,263
฿2,602 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Anchor Motel
A neatly made bed with patterned bedding and a dark-colored pillow.

4. Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.0 star property
Maori Hill, 0.8 km from Waimataitai
6.8 out of 10, (143 reviews)
"It's only a stopover not a holiday good for the money you get what you pay for."
Australia
mark
The price is ฿1,756
฿2,019 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Aaron Court Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.

5. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1 km from Waimataitai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (131 reviews)
"great view of the sunrise"
Australia
Ross
The price is ฿3,593
฿4,132 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Baywatch Motor Lodge
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

6. The Coast Motel

The Coast Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 0.9 km from Waimataitai
7.8 out of 10, Good, (158 reviews)
"Nice hotel with and a good check-in. "
United States
Gloria
The price is ฿2,976
฿3,422 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Coast Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a television in the adjacent room.

7. Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 0.8 km from Waimataitai
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (171 reviews)
"Clean and tidy great location great hosts "
Australia
Judith
The price is ฿2,401
฿3,044 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Blue Dolphin Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

8. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1.2 km from Waimataitai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (148 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"
Canada
Ivica
The price is ฿4,160
฿4,784 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.

9. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
2.0 star property
Timaru Central, 1.4 km from Waimataitai
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Great hotel, close to town and very modern."
United States
Kurt
The price is ฿4,084
฿4,697 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
The Sea Breeze
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street.

10. Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1 km from Waimataitai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (85 reviews)
"Parking very easy great place to stay "
New Zealand
Nick
The price is ฿3,131
฿3,600 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Bay City Motor Lodge
A bar area with wooden flooring, a curved bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

11. The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2 km from Waimataitai
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (850 reviews)
"Loved my stay. Great hotel with lovely rooms."
Australia
Ants
The price is ฿2,893
฿3,327 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Grosvenor
A room with a leather sofa, sheer curtains, and a view of a balcony.

12. Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1 km from Waimataitai
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (129 reviews)
"Great location, cool view of the port"
Australia
Thomas
The price is ฿3,466
฿3,986 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Harbour View Motel
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with palm trees and a clear view of the sea.

13. Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 1.4 km from Waimataitai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (139 reviews)
"Lovely spacious room in a great location. Would stay again in an instant"
Australia
Ele
The price is ฿3,407
฿3,918 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Panorama Motor Lodge
A conference room with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 0.9 km from Waimataitai
7.8 out of 10, Good, (183 reviews)
"would stay again"
Australia
Garry
The price is ฿2,205
฿2,536 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.

15. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Parkside, 2.9 km from Waimataitai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (294 reviews)
"Great sized rooms, comfortable beds, nice rooms, very clean. Super easy stop over option"
Australia
Rachael
The price is ฿3,498
฿4,023 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

16. Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
4.5 star property
Parkside, 3.1 km from Waimataitai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (571 reviews)
"Very nice and quiet place to stay. We would definitely stay there again."
Australia
Rodney
The price is ฿3,910
฿4,496 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Aspen on King Motel
A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.

17. The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
3.0 star property
Timaru Central, 2.4 km from Waimataitai
7.6 out of 10, Good, (22 reviews)
"Backpacker style accommodation at premium rate."
New Zealand
Wayne
The price is ฿2,282
฿2,624 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
The Fort. Timaru
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a window with curtains.

18. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Kensington, 3.6 km from Waimataitai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (181 reviews)
"Large room, upgraded, wonderful innkeepers, comfy bed, very clean and kitchen worked for us! "
United States
Judy and Jerry
The price is ฿3,218
฿3,700 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.

19. Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Kensington, 3.6 km from Waimataitai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (135 reviews)
"A perfect stopover on the way to Christchurch. Clean and quiet, lots of room and easy to get in and out on the main road."
Australia
Lindsay
The price is ฿3,285
฿3,777 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Cedar Lodge Motel
A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."

20. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington, 3.6 km from Waimataitai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (112 reviews)
"One of the bests stays I’ve experienced, ticks all the boxes and then some.. thank you !"
Australia
Sarah
The price is ฿3,846
฿4,423 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Coastal Ridge Apartments
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Where to stay in Waimataitai

Find the best Waimataitai areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal city with a beach, a port with ships, and industrial buildings.

Timaru Central

If you're spending some time in Timaru Central, South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Maori Hill

While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.

A garden with a fountain, benches, and a statue.
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Open Photo by Paolo Corrales

Timaru Port

While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Seaview

Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach.

Highfield

While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Waimataitai Hotel Reviews

The Sea Breeze

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!"
Jenni 1-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
The Sea Breeze

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Waimataitai?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Timaru's Waimataitai neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach as part of your Waimataitai travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Waimataitai?
For your stay in Waimataitai, Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru is one of the top choices based on our traveller data. Another good choice for your stay in the neighbourhood is Ashbury Park Motel.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waimataitai, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Waimataitai.
What is there to do in this Timaru neighbourhood?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Waimataitai are Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach. While you're out sightseeing in Timaru, make sure that you visit other sights such as Timaru Lighthouse or Aigantighe Art Gallery.