Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

3.5 star property

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One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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2 Bedroom Apartment with Kitchen & Spa Bath | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Balcony
One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen | Living room | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $90
$78 nightly
$90 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 20 - Jun 21

Explore the area

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65-67 Evans Street, Timaru, 7910
  • Place, Ashbury Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Aigantighe Art Gallery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

2 Bedroom Apartment with Kitchen & Spa Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Unit with Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Studio with Spa Bath

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Queen Studio with Spa Bath

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

Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Timaru

With a stay at Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru in Timaru (Waimataitai), you'll be steps from Ashbury Park and 9 minutes by foot from Caroline Bay Beach. .This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Timaru Lighthouse and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Aigantighe Art Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Ashbury Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Aigantighe Art Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • South Canterbury Museum - 12 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sopheze - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Benny's Again! Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old Bank Cafe And Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru offers 14 accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 14 guestrooms, featuring indoor private hot tubs and LCD televisions. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
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 property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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

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Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 276 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and on-site laundry was handy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very short stay for us very happy with our accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff who provided a large, comfortable and well equipped room. Conveniently located and easy to find. Strongly recommended,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

V

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy, comfortable bed, easy parking, and a convenient location. The staff were extremely friendly and everything we needed was provided. The shower area was a bit small, but we would definitely stay here again when visiting Timaru.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaroslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great friendly room tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandra

The room was clean, very roomy, and a good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Was convenient to shopping and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing stay with the spa bath👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tidy room. Handy location but noisy with traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ross

Good motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes lovely soft bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the kitchen area. It made our stay so much easier. There was also a great laundry room. It was nice having clean clothes again 😌
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean. Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room - all amenities great, close to town area, friendly staff, easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keitiria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy property has everything you need - close to amenities and close walk to the beach I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, modern, clean property. Definitely recommend this accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, close to takeaways and supermarket.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dugald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
handy to facilities for a one-night stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value at the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for food outlets and great walks. A home away from home. Parklands is our regular place to stay when visiting.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023