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The Grosvenor

Property class: 3

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A bar area with wooden flooring, a curved bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window, and a picture on the wall.
A gaming area with a large screen, comfortable seating, and slot machines.
A hotel lobby with wooden doors, a glass table with a vase of flowers, and a colorful wall unit.
A historic building with arched windows and a classic facade, likely a hotel, with a well-lit street in front.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $102
$89 nightly
$102 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13

Explore the area

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26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
  • Place, South Canterbury Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a patterned carpet.

Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a patterned carpet.

Executive Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window, and a picture on the wall.

Economy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Timaru

With a stay at The Grosvenor in Timaru (Timaru Central), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Caroline Bay Beach and 8 minutes from DB Brewery. .This casino hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from South Canterbury Museum.

What's nearby

  • Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • South Canterbury Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ashbury Park - 6 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 3 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Black & Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Benny's Again! Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sopheze - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor offers 49 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Timaru hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 49 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a casino, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at TGB, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Timaru? This hotel has facilities measuring 1787 square feet (166 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
TGB - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; NZD 13 to 24 for adults and NZD 13 to 24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • TGB

Things to do

  • 18 slot machines
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino (2,422 square feet of space)
  • Gaming table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,787 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Casino
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities

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 not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 13.00 to 24.00 for adults, and NZD 13.00 to 24.00 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Grosvenor Hotel Timaru

Grosvenor Timaru

The Grosvenor Hotel

The Grosvenor Timaru

The Grosvenor Hotel Timaru

The Grosvenor Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 850 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 850 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 850 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 850 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 850 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ants

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay. Great hotel with lovely rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly helpful staff, great food.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big clean rooms comfy bed and yummy food had the roast was delicious 😋
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and historical feel of the building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Starting from checking in to checking out, great hospitality!! The room was exceptionally clean and we enjoyed our stay😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmeila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, currently being renovated, nice central location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top notch. staff very good and meals also great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was ok very dated Food ok , chicken was borderline Not bad did the job but way overpriced for what you get
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff , wonderful rooms , very modern . Some construction during the day but quiet at night , safe area for walking , restuarants close by and variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic early twentieth century grand hotel in great renovated condition. Excellent bar down stairs with good pub food available. We had a great night there with our local friends.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean and tidy, staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, spacious, excellent a/c. All staff in the hotel and pub were hard working, polite and listened to what you wanted
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well maintained. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay. Welcoming, helpful staff, and a lovely room. I always enjoy staying at the Grosvenor, and I’m looking forward to my next stay. Will definitely aim to stay in an Executive room again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a bit outdated, because this is a historical building,however the room inside is modern, clean and very comfortable! The parking is free and large, it's is not on the hotel territory, but it's right across the small street, in front of the hotel. The breakfast was yammy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect and the room very clean A most enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , great staff , renovations going on during the day so a bit of noise . The rooms that are completed are excellent !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. Central location with great off street parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large clean room, beautiful Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were wowed by the entire place .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are clean and modern with nice high ceilings, lots of natural light in the bathroom. Location was very quiet Saturday night, easy parking across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, clean, big room, meals are excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay here, the staff were amazing and the room was very clean, neat and tidy with everything I needed plus the location was great! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Beautiful room. Quite large. Had everything we needed . Had dinner downstairs at the restaurant. Good value meals.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026