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The Grosvenor

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

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Front of property - evening/night
Executive Room, Non Smoking
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Superior Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Bar (on property)
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available

Explore the area

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)

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

8.3/10 Very good

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Executive Room, Non Smoking

Executive Room, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Non Smoking

Superior Room, Non Smoking

9.8/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Timaru

At The Grosvenor, you'll be 0.9 km (0.6 mi) from Caroline Bay Beach and 6.3 km (3.9 mi) from DB Brewery. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a casino, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, TGB, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Timaru Central hotel include South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

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

Comfortable 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 centre.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1787 square feet (166 square metres) 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Grosvenor offers 49 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • TGB

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 1,787 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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
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 per cent 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 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024 (completion date subject to change).
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Day and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business centre
  • Casino
  • Dining venue
  • Front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately NZD 13.00 to 24.00 for adults and from NZD 13.00 to 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 per cent

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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Hotel property has been 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Grosvenor?

The Grosvenor offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Grosvenor?

As of 28 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grosvenor on 14 June 2024 start from AU$119.67, 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.

Is parking available at The Grosvenor?

Yep, The Grosvenor has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Grosvenor?

Yep, The Grosvenor is a short 12-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach.

Does The Grosvenor serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Grosvenor?

No, The Grosvenor does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Grosvenor?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The dining venue is closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Grosvenor?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Grosvenor?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Grosvenor Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 704 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 704 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 704 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 704 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 704 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

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness
Free parking..........
Just a little tired and had seen better days.. free parking was good, location was a bit more than walking distance to food and drink, good budget choice for some with free parking..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel in great location. Our room had been recently refurbished. It was spacious and light and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan-Maree, Woodinville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the new suites! Very friendly check-in and knowledgeable about the are. Thank you Helen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

philip

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

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Aurelien

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

David, Saffron Walden

Travelled 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