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Harbour View Motel

Property class: 2.5
Motel near Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden in Timaru

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A room with a leather sofa, sheer curtains, and a view of a balcony.
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance.
A modern building with a flat facade, a small garden area with rocks and plants, and a parking lot with a white car.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a central island, dark cabinetry, and a stainless steel range hood.
A modern office space with two transparent chairs and a black desk.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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8 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru, SOUTH ISLAND, 7910
  • Place, Aigantighe Art Gallery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, South Canterbury Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for One Bedroom Suite, Ground Floor

A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, a floral-patterned bedspread, and two bedside lamps.

One Bedroom Suite, Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a small kitchenette.

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Two Bedroom Suite, Ground Floor

A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and sink. There are two chairs and a small trash bin.

Two Bedroom Suite, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 915 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for One Bedroom Spa

A neatly made bed with a quilted headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a vase with dried branches on the nightstand.

One Bedroom Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Three Bedroom Apartment

A modern two-story house with a patio, a small garden, and a fenced backyard.

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Two Bedroom Suite

A black leather sofa with two pillows and a red chair in a room with a large window and curtains.

Two Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 915 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for One Bedroom Suite

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a wall-mounted TV, and a radiator.

One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Timaru

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Maori Hill motel, you'll find Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery. South Canterbury Museum and Timaru Public Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Aigantighe Art Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ashbury Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Canterbury Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 5 min drive
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Black & Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sopheze - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Benny's Again! Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Harbour View Motel

Motel near Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden in Timaru
Harbour View Motel offers its guests laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Timaru motel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2012
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
Harbour View Motel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

This Timaru motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 14 for adults and NZD 8 to 14 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 available for NZD 30.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per stay.

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 continental breakfast: approximately NZD 8 to 14 for adults, and NZD 8 to 14 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Harbour View Motel to the airport?

Harbour View Motel is 7.3 mi (14-min drive) away from the Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Harbour View Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Harbour View Motel.

How close is Harbour View Motel to the beach?

This motel is 0.6 mi (2-min drive) from Caroline Bay Beach and 1.7 mi (7-min drive) from Dashing Rocks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Harbour View Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Harbour View Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 8 and 14 for adults, NZD 8 and 14 for children. It's available every day from 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Harbour View Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Harbour View Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Harbour View Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Harbour View Motel have a pool?

Harbour View Motel does not have a pool.

Does Harbour View Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Harbour View Motel to downtown Timaru?

Harbour View Motel is 0.7 mi away from Timaru.

Harbour View Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 128 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great motel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and facilities were great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great parking, awesome room, views almost like Rarotonga,
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, upgraded, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Good kitchen area. Very comfy sofa and bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and rooms spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good space, great parking, walking distance to the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room brilliant staff member who helped with a lot of requests.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

EDMUND

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms. Spotlessly clean. Friendly welcoming staff. Close to the city centre and things to do, lots of restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cassandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location near restaurants and a park. Even if near the main road, surprisingly very quiet at night!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good price for one night stay very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to stop over from Christchurch before heading to Lake Tekapo and lake Pukaki
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good spa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful motel.Everything was perfect but the road noise was the only problem otherwise it would be 100%.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was generally well kept. However it needed some paing repairs in the bsthroom. The receptionist was very helpful the kitchen met out needs the room was spacious. It actially had areas for both ports not many motels have more than one port case.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A super location with sea views. Room was modern with an amazing spa bath. Loved our stay, xant waut to return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Particularly friendly owner, spacious unit and nice touches with continental breakfast and toiletries. Thanks for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully clean and well thought out rooms. Very comfortable stay and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023