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Panorama Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star motel in Timaru Central

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Studio | Balcony view
Two Bedroom Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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52 The Bay Hill, Timaru, 7910
  • Place, Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, South Canterbury Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Timaru Public Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Accessible studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Accessible studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe One Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sauna studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Sauna studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior One Bedroom Suite | Balcony view

Superior One Bedroom Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Internal studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Internal studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Timaru

Timaru Central stay.You'll be steps from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and within a 10-minute walk of South Canterbury Museum with a stay at this Timaru Central motel. Aigantighe Art Gallery and Caroline Bay Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Canterbury Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ashbury Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 11 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sopheze Coffee Lounge - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Panorama Motor Lodge

3-star motel in Timaru Central
Panorama Motor Lodge offers its guests a hot tub, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
Panorama Motor Lodge offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 17.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children

Things to do

  • Hot tub

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 night.
  • 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 17.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, Mastercard, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Panorama Motor Lodge to the airport?

Panorama Motor Lodge is 7.7 mi (15-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 Panorama Motor Lodge?

As of Sep 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Panorama Motor Lodge on Oct 3, 2025 start from $103.99, 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 Panorama Motor Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Panorama Motor Lodge.

How close is Panorama Motor Lodge to the beach?

This motel is a short 10-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach and 2.1 mi (8-min drive) from Dashing Rocks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Panorama Motor Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Panorama Motor Lodge, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 17.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Panorama Motor Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Panorama Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Panorama Motor Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Panorama Motor Lodge have a pool?

Panorama Motor Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Panorama Motor Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Panorama Motor Lodge to downtown Timaru?

Panorama Motor Lodge is 0.5 mi away from Timaru.

Panorama Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 113 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Service beyond your usual.

Super helpful service even called me post checkout offering to courier a jacket to us that we'd left behind in the room. Good operators.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ikko

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was very convenient to town and restaurants at the end of carpark over road to Carolyn bay just excellent. Was a wonderful view and lady was very helpful and friendly and made a lovely continental breakfast, recommend to all
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sammie, Diamond bar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice location, walkable to the little penguins, which we unfortunately missed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night but excellent room with a nice view and very spacious. Great location and easy walk to drinking and dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern. We loved the kitchenette!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

SHANE

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location

The location was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Check-in was quick, and friendly. Room was clean and well equipped. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, cosey room with spa bath, just what my partner and I needed and great dining options right beside the motel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks for a good stay

Good stay for an overnight trip in Timaru. Bed was beautifully firm and towels were nice and fluffy. Good that we had a kitchen space to meal prep for further travel days. Location was perfect for Caroline bay , a little road noise but it didn’t worry us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley, Dunrobin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a sauna room which was very pleasant. Dined at the nearby Pier 64, which was nice. Short walk to see the Penguins!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views. Several restaurants in the same block. Nice walk downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Renata

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Denyse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but very noisy traffic overnight. Room was well equipped and very comfortable. Would also benefit from compendium in the room with info on local area, instructions re heater operation etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was great, we arrived late and our unit was warm and lit, so appreciated that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the sea and restaurants, good kitchen, very well set up.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay in Timaru Centerally located
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience of getting to many areas, shopping dinning etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024