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The Fort. Timaru

3.0 star property
3-star guest house in Timaru Central

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Cozy living space with a kitchenette, dining table, and comfortable seating area.
Stunning building facade with a double-door entrance and lush greenery.
Enjoy al fresco dining with a barbecue grill and picnic table in this outdoor space.
Relax in a serene space with a neatly made bed, flat-screen TV, and a window offering a view of the outside.
Guests can access the laundry facilities through the doors labeled 'Laundry' and 'Drying Room'.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
66 Stafford St, Timaru, Canterbury, 7910
  • South Canterbury Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Timaru Public Hospital
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premier Suite, Courtyard View

Premier Suite, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Premier Suite, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Business Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Business Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Premier Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ashbury Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 5 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture Timaru - ‬10 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).

Languages

English

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

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
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.

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Fort. Timaru to the airport?

The Fort. Timaru is 8.2 mi (20-min drive) away from the Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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 (11-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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

Business traveler
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

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

CHUNG CHIEN

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