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Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Property class: 3.5

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.
A balcony with a glass table and metal chairs, overlooking a parking area and trees.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $86
$75 nightly
$86 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A hotel room with two single beds, each with a green throw blanket, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a small table, and a window with curtains.

One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a small kitchen area, and a dining table.

One Bedroom Unit with Kitchen

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

King Studio with Spa Bath

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

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Queen Studio with Spa Bath

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a television, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

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

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Classic Studio, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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XXX One Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

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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.
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What's nearby

  • Ashbury Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 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

  • ‪Black & Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sopheze - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Benny's Again! Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

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 complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • 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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Property class

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
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Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 280 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager was very welcoming and friendly. Rooms were perfect for our families needs and were quite spacious. Surprisngly not noisy, despite being on the main road and a handy location to shops/parks/Caroline Bay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accommodation and very helpful and professional staff. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy a very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, easy location, friendly helpful staff and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location Parking is good What you would expect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
A very clean unit, had good cooking facilities, and the staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

Good motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Clean and tidy. On busy road so a bit noisy for our liking. Room and facilities a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good. Clean tidy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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