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The Fort. Timaru

3.0 star property
3-star guest house in Timaru Central

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Property entrance
Premier Suite, Courtyard View | Bathroom
Interior entrance
Dining room
Business Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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66 Stafford St, Timaru, Canterbury, 7910
  • Place, South Canterbury Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Premier Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Business Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Business Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Suite, Courtyard View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Premier Suite, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Classic W/ Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Double Deluxe W/ Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Timaru

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Timaru Central guesthouse, you'll find Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and South Canterbury Museum. Timaru Public Hospital and Botanical Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • South Canterbury Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Botanical Gardens - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 5 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sopheze - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Bank Cafe And Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bay Hill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Turkish Kebabs - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Fort. Timaru

3-star guest house in Timaru Central
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. The Fort. Timaru also features barbecue grills, laundry facilities, and a communal living room. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Timaru guesthouse.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
The Fort. Timaru offers 13 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 42-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. This Timaru guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with satellite channels

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Fort. Timaru to the airport?

The Fort. Timaru is 8.3 mi (17-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 Fort. Timaru?

As of Jun 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fort. Timaru on Jun 21, 2026 start from $63, including 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 Fort. Timaru have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Fort. Timaru.

How close is The Fort. Timaru to the beach?

This guesthouse is 1.3 mi (4-min drive) from Caroline Bay Beach and 2.8 mi (12-min drive) from Dashing Rocks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Fort. Timaru offer free breakfast?

The Fort. Timaru offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Fort. Timaru?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Fort. Timaru?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Fort. Timaru?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Fort. Timaru have a pool?

The Fort. Timaru does not have a pool.

Does The Fort. Timaru have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Fort. Timaru to downtown Timaru?

The Fort. Timaru is 0.2 mi away from Timaru.

The Fort. Timaru Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Backpacker style accommodation at premium rate.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good room, street front but not noisy, good bed and pillows, didn’t realise that check in is by prearranged code and was very relieved when my call was promptly answered and we were admitted easily. Was a little nervous bout the Shared bathroom, but worked out ok. Great kitchen and laundry facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities. Prompt responses from Host.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

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Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the modern makeover on an older property, tasteful decor No frill, room, bed was comfortable, only complaint was only one pillow each on a Queen bed, shared washroom and showers were a different experience, but just fine. Did not meet any staff, was all automated. Continental Breakfast was fine also.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Trish

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was so tiny you did not even have a side table. However, the bed was comfortable and room was clean. The bathroom was recently renovated (SHARED BATHROOM ONLY) and kitchen was not bad either (shared only) The lounge area was so musky and we could not sit there because it was so smelly. Overall, we would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location but rear parking lot is challenging to enter and exit due to very narrow access. Room was clean and comfortable. Excellent communal kitchen facilities, with basic breakfast items provided for guests. Overall amenities are excellent for younger guests but not ideal for seniors. Numerous steps and stairs are difficult for people like myself with some mobility issues. Likewise, showers have slippery floors and no grab handles. Nonetheless, I would give a firm recommendation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the 1 bedroom apartment with our 2 x kids on the fold out couch in the lounge area. Great value for money. The facilities were excellent: comfy bed, good shower, kitchen with dishwasher & full size fridge. The apartment was lovely and spacious & sunny & quiet. Would recommend this to other travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Normandcathy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Never saw any staff all the time we were there Breakfast very poor.Will never come back or recommend anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodation, nice and clear instructions and amenities. The only gripe with the stay was the upstairs hallway outside the bedrooms had a horrible smell of old cigarette smoke both mornings. Whether that was coming through the heat pump or what I'm not sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was nice and tidy and modern. Kitchen area had everything you needed, a nice kitchen. It had hot drinks, cereal and toast provided. I'm Gluten Free (Coeliac) so didn't have any breakfast but my Husband did. The place is modern, a bit expensive though with shared bathrooms etc Only one thing that was annoying, we wanted to stay another night, I rang the phone number provided a week earlier, the staff member told me to email the extra night required through the Booking email. It was never responded to nor booked for us. Apart from that we recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Disliked: Staff & service
This property presents itself as an upmarket guest house, however, due to complete lack of any staff interaction, it feels unwelcoming and sterile.The rules restricting what guests can and cannot do during their stay made it feel like a youth hostel. Even worse, if you have a problem, neither of the phone numbers given are answered. The booking system is unnecessarily complicated and did not work for us. Our room (No3) was noisy and we were woken up at 6.am by a workman doing something around the property. We have stayed in numerous similarly priced properties in NZ, but I regret to say The Fort was our least favourite and rather overpriced for what it offered. If you are happy sharing toilets, showers or kitchen facilities with strangers then you might feel more at home here than we did.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

CHUNG CHIEN

我們4個人入住，竟然只給2條浴巾！
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yesha

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025