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Panorama Motor Lodge

3.0 star property

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Superior One Bedroom Suite | Balcony view
Superior One Bedroom Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Studio | Balcony view
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Superior One Bedroom Suite | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $121
$105 nightly
$121 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20

Explore the area

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52 The Bay Hill, Timaru, 7910
  • Place, Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, South Canterbury Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior One Bedroom Suite | Balcony view

Superior One Bedroom Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two Bedroom Suite | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 603 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe One Bedroom Suite | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Accessible studio | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible studio

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

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Sauna studio | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Sauna studio

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

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Internal studio | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Internal studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Timaru

With a stay at Panorama Motor Lodge in Timaru (Timaru Central), you'll be steps from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and 9 minutes by foot from South Canterbury Museum. .This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Aigantighe Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Canterbury Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Aigantighe Art Gallery - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ashbury Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 11 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sopheze - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Old Bank Cafe And Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bay Hill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a hot tub.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as microwaves and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 17.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 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 at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 17.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Panorama Motor Lodge TIMARU
Panorama Motor TIMARU
Panorama Motor
Panorama Motor Lodge Motel
Panorama Motor Lodge Timaru
Panorama Motor Lodge Motel Timaru

Panorama Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 135 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nola

Great location. Good parking. Clean. Staff excellent. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable and great central location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Edgardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, room and location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great location walking distance to restaurants and town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but the building is getting very tired and needs maintenance urgently....I have stayed here since it was brand new.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic . Everything was first class. staff were kind and welcoming . comfortable bed excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend staying here, Gorgeous views, spacious rooms, everything you need. will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice apartment with sea view. Washing machine facilities on site. Lovely hosts. Choice of bars/restaurants next door. Easy walk to see blue penguins at dusk. Would be happy to stay here for a week.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, extremely clean and comfortable. Very nice staff too. I had a large, top floor apartment style room. No elevator though. Very high recommendation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities, clean, welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, cosey room with spa bath, just what my partner and I needed and great dining options right beside the motel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night but excellent room with a nice view and very spacious. Great location and easy walk to drinking and dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay in Timaru Centerally located
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views, so handy to town, very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location

The location was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the sea and restaurants, good kitchen, very well set up.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was very convenient to town and restaurants at the end of carpark over road to Carolyn bay just excellent. Was a wonderful view and lady was very helpful and friendly and made a lovely continental breakfast, recommend to all
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s right on a main road so very noisy. The place was clea, the staff friendly and it was close to amenities, just not our thing and we wouldn’t choose to stay there again for more than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice location, walkable to the little penguins, which we unfortunately missed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025