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4.1 out of 5

"Clean & Tidy, Staff helpful, easy walk to town, restaurants, Beach. would recommend it to anyone visiting Timaru. " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 29 Jan 2024

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Hotel Description

At Blue Dolphin Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse.

Each apartment features WiFi, a TV, and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchenette that comes equipped with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a stovetop. Housekeeping is not available.

This smoke-free apartment building offers a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

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

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$100* Per night/room 2 Apr. - 3 Apr.

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

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

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

Bed Count 3 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 7 Max

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

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

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

Bed Count 3 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Blue Dolphin Motel ratings based on 69 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.1 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Blue Dolphin Motel

Everyone (32) Couples (8) Family (26)
4 out of 5
Clean & Tidy, Staff helpful, easy walk to town, restaurants, Beach. would recommend it to anyone visiting Timaru.

Posted by , from Christchurch on 29 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

27 Mar. 2024 by dorothy

Glad you enjoyed your stay

5 out of 5
great

Posted by on 25 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

27 Mar. 2024 by dorothy

Thanks for the great score

3 out of 5
I found the room very loud. You could hear the water going through the pipes in bedrooms next door everytime they used the taps or flushed the toilets. So this kept us awake 1/2 the night

Posted by on 5 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
Immaculately clean, but very dated - looks like something from the 1970s! I also found there was a lot of noise coming from the laundry room next door to my room (room 5) VERY early in the morning. The people were very welcoming, and parking was easy onsite - right in front of my room. Everything worked well, with acceptable hot water and plenty of room. This would be ideal for a group with kids to stay, assuming they don't mind how aged the rooms are. I would stay again.

Posted by on 31 Oct. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

25 Nov. 2023 by dorothy

Yes it is one of the older motels, we are slowly doing upgrades but we only have the lease of the motel.

4 out of 5
Beautifully clean, warm and comfy

Posted by on 31 Aug. 2023

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4 out of 5
It was comfortable

Posted by on 29 Aug. 2023

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5 out of 5
Good location but heavy road noise

Posted by on 17 May 2023

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4 out of 5
Straightforward and good value

Posted by on 27 Nov. 2022

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5 out of 5
Lovely owner on arrival.

Posted by on 29 Sep. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

3 Nov. 2022 by dorothy

Thank you pleased you enjoyed your stay

4 out of 5
The Blue Dolphin is a quaint residence right near the arterial route through Timaru; easy to get to. The new owners are progressively renovating the facility so it will be getting a facelift. Spacious, well priced & comfortable.

Posted by on 15 Aug. 2022

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About the Blue Dolphin Motel

Location 40 Evans Street, Timaru,

Property Features

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Timaru Station (1.8 km / 1.1 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Blue Dolphin Motel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Timaru apartment provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Cable television is provided.

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Heating
  • Wheelchair accessible

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 9:30 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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 each accommodation.

  • Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9:30 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

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 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Blue Dolphin Motel Timaru
  • Blue Dolphin Motel
  • Blue Dolphin Timaru
  • Blue Dolphin Motel Timaru
  • Blue Dolphin Motel Apartment
  • Blue Dolphin Motel Apartment Timaru
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.