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Baywatch Motor Lodge

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Studio with Seaview | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Two Bedroom Suite - Upstairs | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Studio with Seaview | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Four Bedroom Villa | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $127
$111 nightly
$127 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18

Explore the area

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7 Evans Street, Timaru, 7910
  • Place, Aigantighe Art Gallery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, South Canterbury Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Four Bedroom Villa | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Four Bedroom Villa

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 6 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Accessible Two Bedroom Unit | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible Two Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Suite - Upstairs

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Upstairs Studio with Seaview

  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Spa Two Bedroom Suite with Seaview | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Spa Two Bedroom Suite with Seaview

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Accessible Studio with Seaview | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible Studio with Seaview

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio with Seaview | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio with Seaview

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Timaru

With a stay at Baywatch Motor Lodge in Timaru (Maori Hill), you'll be steps from Caroline Bay Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. .This beach motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Aigantighe Art Gallery and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Ashbury Park.
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What's nearby

  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Aigantighe Art Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ashbury Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Canterbury Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 17 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sopheze - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Old Bank Cafe And Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Bay Hill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge offers 15 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 to 15 for adults and NZD 15 to 15 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 15 for adults, and NZD 15 to 15 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Baywatch Motor Lodge Timaru
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Baywatch Motor Timaru
Baywatch Motor
Baywatch Motor Lodge Motel
Baywatch Motor Lodge Timaru
Baywatch Motor Lodge Motel Timaru

Baywatch Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 126 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room immaculate, hosts lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly welcome lovely room with great sky Tv.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice view of the Bay from my upstairs Seaview room; the staff is very kind and willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

DP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The view from the room was marvellous and is close to walkway to Caroline Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Warm and friendly Hosts, Gorgeous Dog!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good place close to town, great views.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and we were very happy with the awesome view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and spacious
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, excellent location and great views. Very clean and tidy will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

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

1 night stay

2nd visit. Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Phill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Fantastic shower pressure. Very clean and great Bay view
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great outlook very comfortable bed and facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Holiday

Comfortable & great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great view of the waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts at the Baywatch are amazing. Lively, fun, informative and mad a great hot breakfast brought to our room. The view was beautiful to the ocean. Great park nearby. Wonderful stay and will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view of Caroline Bay! Clean and you can walk up just a few blocks to a nice restaurant. Spacious sea view room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theuns

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The friendly staff. Facility is great, we will recommend and will re-stay. The toilet fills every hour which was a bit annoying during the night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Overlooking the bay and sea. Railway noise insignificant despite overlooking the line . No road noise despite being on SH1. Accidentally left items behind- very helpful hosts solved the problem. Great location walking to beach by and town. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ahmad Zamri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Bathroom is not my preference. Dual tap and dial knob for shower. For $200 bucks and you have to pay for internet is too much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view of bay from room 15 . Perfect 2 bedroom and living space for 3 people. No road noise. Train noise not significant for us. Warm and cosy on a cold day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Xiao

Liked: Staff & service
NA
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025