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Blue Dolphin Motel

3.5 star property
Apartment in Timaru with free parking

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9)
WiFi, wheelchair access
TV
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Property entrance

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor space
The current price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

Explore the area

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40 Evans Street, Timaru
  • Place, Ashbury Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, South Canterbury Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 6)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 6)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 6)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 5)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 5) | Living area

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 5)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Single Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment 7)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment 7) | Living area

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment 7)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4) | In-room dining

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Excec. Studio Apartment)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Excec. Studio Apartment) | Living area

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Excec. Studio Apartment)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 1)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 1) | Living area

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 1)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartments 8 &10)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartments 8 &10) | Living area

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartments 8 &10)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Timaru

At Blue Dolphin Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse. .You can enjoy a TV with cable channels, and each apartment features a washing machine, WiFi and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchenette that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Free toiletries and a wardrobe or cupboard are also available. Housekeeping is not available. .This smoke-free apartment building offers a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.
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What's nearby

  • Ashbury Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Canterbury Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 2 min drive
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sopheze - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Old Bank Cafe And Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Bay Hill - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Blue Dolphin Motel

Apartment in Timaru with free parking
As a guest of Blue Dolphin Motel, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Timaru apartment is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Blue Dolphin Motel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Accommodation at this 3.5-star apartment has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Timaru apartment provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Cable televisions are provided.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (NZD 2 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 2 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 15 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 11 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 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 9 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 15.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 5.0 per day.

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 in-room wireless Internet: NZD 2 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 2 per day (rates may vary)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Dolphin Motel?

Blue Dolphin Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Dolphin Motel?

As of 15 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Dolphin Motel on 1 Mar 2026 start from AU$131.49, 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 Blue Dolphin Motel?

Yep, Blue Dolphin Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Dolphin Motel?

The closest beach to Blue Dolphin Motel is Caroline Bay Beach (0.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Dolphin Motel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Dolphin Motel?

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

Are pets allowed at Blue Dolphin Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Blue Dolphin Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 162 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sue

Have stayed here before, found the unit dated, shower, toilet area very old, requires modernisation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night. The owner was really pleasant & helpful with Laundry room. Very clean and comfortable. Good seats for relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Budget option for Timaru, friendly host and spacious two-bedroom unit. Odd placement of the only bathroom - an en suite of the main bedroom. Adequate kitchen with plenty of dishes. Showing its age and budget style but fine for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good transport options
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Louisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to town and cosy & warm when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bed sheets had not been changed when I arrived and cups were not cleaned properly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness
It was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room lovely owners will definitely be going back there Thank you Blair,Aimee and the 3 lil terrorist kids
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Philippa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy, there was everything we needed in the room. Only downside was there were roadworks directly in front of the room at the time of the visit (they stopped by 8.00pm so didn't affect us too much)and due to general traffic noise it would have been hard to sleep in if we hadn't needed to get up early.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were near the beach and able to walk to the botanical gardens. We stopped to eat on the way back. Room was spotlessly clean. Bed was very comfortable. Good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Good and adequate amenities. Very comfortable except for drainage in the shower. Feel as though you’re wading in water because of slow drainage.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very run down property. The Lady was very snappy. Was clean and beds were comfy. Right on the highway and limited parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Handy to Town Centre. Had everything we needed. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean and cosy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice. Mid week short notice. Exceeded expectations for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Price was very reasonable so over all it was a very good stay, the 2 bedroom unit was very comfortable and the managers were very helpful, would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim

Good for a night but wall heater on a timer doesn’t allow for the room to heat up and stay warm
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kerri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Convenient location

Property is a bit dated and traffic noise was loud in the front room. Friendly owners and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

TANDY

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Too noisy unfortunately next time id look at getting a place further away from main road value for money yes it was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024