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Townhouse Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Timaru with free parking

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Exterior
LCD TV

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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29-31 Evans Street, Timaru, 7910
  • Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • South Canterbury Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Timaru Public Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (quiet studio)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
Sofa bed - double
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Spacious Studio)

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (unit)

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (unit)

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Timaru

At Townhouse Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other amenities include laundry facilities, free newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Maori Hill motel include Aigantighe Art Gallery and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
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What's nearby

  • Ashbury Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 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
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Timaru Night And Day - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Townhouse Motel

Motel in Timaru with free parking
As a guest of Townhouse Motel, you'll find barbecue grills, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Timaru motel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Townhouse Motel offers 10 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Accommodation at this 3.5-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Townhouse Motel?

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

Is parking available at Townhouse Motel?

Yep, Townhouse Motel has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Are there any beaches close to Townhouse Motel?

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

Is Townhouse Motel family-friendly?

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

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Townhouse Motel?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Townhouse Motel?

No, Townhouse Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Townhouse Motel?

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

Townhouse Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 112 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

vera

A bit outdated for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home from home

We stayed here for five nights and during that timebecamevery friendly with the owner and her daughter. The room had everything we needed and although we were a little disappointed not to be able to use the BBQ which was out of action, the owner !ent us alternative equipment and we managed fine. Only small problem was the rather steep driveway coming out onto a busy road but the convenience of being walking distance from restaurants and shops and the beach more than made up for it.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

RP, Nelson

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was odd. The rooms were so outdated and set up so poorly. This whole experience is not one we will be repeating - eek!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was run down and in poor shape. Checkin was with a lady, that I think was inconvenienced by our arrival. The bathroom was poor, water pressure in the shower terrible and facilities need repair. Advertised free wifi which only worked when outside the room, again an issue for the manager. Would NOT recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tired,needs an upgrade,furniture old along with range.In need of decorating.Was clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tidy and Value for money. Good to have our car under cover.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place lovely people
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The furniture was very dirty, worn, old and all mismatched. The bathroom had dusty cob webs hanging out of in the fan.The beds were ok comfort wise, but very old blankets and duvets. It was very noisy being so close to the road
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of room for 2 x A and 2 x C Practical for what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

JENNY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice and roomy and comfortable but in need of sprucing up.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I live in Wellington. We come to Timaru 2-3 times per year and always stay at Townhouse Motel. We love the friendliness of the proprietors, the location is perfect and we have all that we need. The motel is very clean and comfortable. Would recommend this motel to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Kieran, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I was happy with this motel

Pleasant staff at this motel, where I always stay while in town. Motel is on a hill, so the lower-down units are the quietest- although on the main highway, I heard very little noise at night. Nicely fitted-out room with plenty of space for suitcases and a large kitchen with the usual facilities. Bathroom quite OK, usual facilities there. Electric blankets and good room heater. About 5 mins walk to the local indoor heated swimming pool, about 10-15 minutes walk to local Pak n Save supermarket, McDonalds, KFC, some restaurants, and about 10-15 mins to the town centre in the opposite direction. Staff give vouchers for about 2GB wifi, usable over 4 devices, that was plenty for me. I was happy with this motel, and will go back; it gave value for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nats, Wellington, nz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I always stay at this motel when in Timaru. Staff are friendly. The rooms are comfortable, The motel is close to town and family and the staff are very friendly. Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Carole, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Walking distance to shops restaurants nice spacious unit. Shower had broken floor bed very old and needs to be replaced. Comparative to sleeping on boards
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid!

We stopped overnight at this hotel. Considering that the price compared to others in the same street, we were expecting quite a bit more than we ended up with. The checkin was unfriendly, the heating had not been turned on in the room and was old and inadequate. The decore is very dated which is not such a big issue except that the couches looked too dirty to even sit on. In the morning there was no hot water - when I mentioned it on checkout in a polite way as feedback, The response was defensiveness and disbelief - no apologies or concern. It you can’t sleep with loud road noise then you won’t sleep at all as there is no sound proofing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clock ticking, heater very loud, kids couldn’t be on the same level as us which was not in the description upstairs & downstairs. Very dated & would expect something more modern for that price. One night was ok but wouldn’t rebook.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room we had was older style concrete block that was looking a bit tired, but very clean and some quality touches.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older motel could do with revamping

6/10 Okay

Tony, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

You get what you pay for

This is budget accommodation and getting somewhere to stay in Timaru can be difficult.It is value for money but very dated and little by way of additional comfort.No where to sit outside which is a problem for longer stays.No privacy unless one pulls drapes during the day and traffic noise is an issue. Anyone of a moderate height would find the handbasin a challenge to work in and the kitchen lacks basic eqipment,such as a sharp knife.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Jimmie, Picton

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Dont do it

WARNING: Dont stay here if you need sleep! Although the rooms were large, the fixtures and fittings were threadbare.Main road noise and noisy neighbours were excessive.If your staying in summer the north facing units get really hot. Reception was curt (felt like i may have been disturbing her TV watching) Overpriced, well past its use by and it begs for a refurb.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018