The Coast Motel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

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Superior House, 3 Bedrooms, City View | Private kitchen
Room amenity
Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
Superior House, 3 Bedrooms, City View | Living area
Superior House, 3 Bedrooms, City View

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Explore the area

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28 Evans Street, Timaru, 7910
  • Place, Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, South Canterbury Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Timaru Public Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio 7 sleeps up to 2)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio 6 sleeps up to 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio 9)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio 3 sleeps 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Studio 1 sleeps 2)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio 5 sleeps 2)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Studio 2 sleeps up to 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio 4 sleeps up to 3)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Superior House, 3 Bedrooms, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Timaru

At The Coast Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and a front desk safe. Each morning continental breakfast is available. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Maori Hill motel include Timaru Lighthouse and South Canterbury Museum.

What's nearby

  • Caroline Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Canterbury Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 2 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Coast Motel

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
The Coast Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Coast Motel also features laundry facilities and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Timaru motel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1982
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Coast Motel offers 11 accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Timaru motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 12 per person

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1982
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 33 lb per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per stay.

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: from approximately NZD 12.00 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per stay

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Coast Motel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Coast Motel?

As of 24 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Coast Motel on 25 Oct 2025 start from AU$123.56, 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 Coast Motel?

Yep, The Coast Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Coast Motel?

The closest beach to The Coast Motel is Caroline Bay Beach (0.8 km).

Is The Coast Motel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Coast Motel is a hit with families.

Does The Coast Motel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Coast Motel?

No, The Coast Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Coast Motel?

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

Are pets allowed at The Coast Motel?

Dogs are welcome at The Coast Motel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a weight limit of up to 15 kg per pet.