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The Grosvenor

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel near Caroline Bay Beach

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The Grosvenor

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Front of property - evening/night
Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Superior Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Bar (on property)

Overview of The Grosvenor

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the neighborhood

Map
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
  • Popular LocationSouth Canterbury Museum6 min walk
  • Popular LocationCaroline Bay Beach12 min walk
  • Popular LocationTimaru Public Hospital18 min walk
  • AirportTimaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)15 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Single Room with 1 Single Bed) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Single Room with 1 Single Bed)

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, Non Smoking

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Non Smoking

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Timaru

Timaru Central stay.With a stay at this Timaru Central hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Caroline Bay Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of DB Brewery.

What's nearby

  • South Canterbury Museum - 6 min walk
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 12 min walk
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 18 min walk
  • Ashbury Park - 3 min drive
  • DB Brewery - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 3 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Cren Street Takeaways - 19 min walk
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Burger King - 9 min walk
  • Sukhothai Thai Restaurant & Bar - 5 min walk
  • Speights Ale House - 2 min walk

About this property

The Grosvenor

3-star eco-certified hotel near Caroline Bay Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1787 square feet (166 square meters) and includes conference space. The eco-certified The Grosvenor also features a casino, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Timaru hotel is smoke free.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 1787 sq ft of conference space
  • 166 sq m of conference space
  • Casino
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Grosvenor offers 49 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Timaru hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 13 to 24 for adults and NZD 13 to 24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18 slot machines
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino (2,422 square feet of space)
  • Gaming table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is undergoing renovations from June 1 2023 to May 31 2024 (completion date subject to change).
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Casino
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 13.00–24.00 for adults, and NZD 13.00–24.00 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 3 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

Grosvenor Hotel Timaru
Grosvenor Timaru
The Grosvenor Hotel
The Grosvenor Timaru
The Grosvenor Hotel Timaru

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Grosvenor to the airport?

The Grosvenor is 8 mi (16-min drive) away from the Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Grosvenor?

As of May 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grosvenor on May 13, 2024 start from $68.49, 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.

Does The Grosvenor have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Grosvenor.

How close is The Grosvenor to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach and 2.4 mi (9-min drive) from Dashing Rocks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Grosvenor offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Grosvenor, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 13.00 and 24.00 for adults, NZD 13.00 and 24.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Grosvenor?

During your stay you can enjoy the 2422 square-foot casino on site, featuring 18 slot machines and 1 gaming table.

What time is check-in at The Grosvenor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Grosvenor?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Grosvenor have a pool?

The Grosvenor does not have a pool.

Does The Grosvenor have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) are closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Does The Grosvenor have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Grosvenor to downtown Timaru?

The Grosvenor is 0.1 mi away from Timaru.

The Grosvenor Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 699 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 699 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 699 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 699 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 699 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David, Saffron Walden

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far and away the best hotel in Timaru, that said I’m slightly biased as a big part of my childhood involved the Grosvenor… rooms are big and modern, don’t be fooled by the old school exterior, it just adds to the charm. Someone has had great fun with the artworks, the restaurant and staff are first class… better than the Hilton in Queenstown. Don’t look any further, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. i was looking for something central with traditional charm - the hotel in its heyday must have really been something. Today, it's a much faded shadow, in desperate need of renovation, at least some paint on the internal doors and walls. There are obvious signs of some updates, such as the mishmash of interior design, like the Mondrian color blocks against the traditional old-worldly woodwork. A work in progress that has potential to develop.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stone

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great at a good price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks so much for ur hospitality. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with partner
This property is in the process of upgrading and we were given one of the recently refurbished rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in one of the new suites. Was just beautiful, comfy bed, great views from the windows. Cool old school elevator. Only little irritation was the cleaning crew started quite early and the doors slammed after each room which was very disrupting in the morning. Staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has a quirky
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, was a bit loud though