8/10 Very good
Yes easy parking and friendly check in
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
Bay City Motor Lodge
Motel within walking distance of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
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When you stay at Bay City Motor Lodge, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Caroline Bay Beach. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park are within a 15-minute walk.
8.6
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Laundry facilities
Main amenities (7)
- Daily housekeeping
- Near the beach
- Breakfast available
- Front-desk safe
- Self-serve laundry
- Luggage storage
- Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
- Kitchen
- Private bathroom
- Separate sitting area
- Premium TV channels
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
$103 nightly
$118 total
May 2 - May 3
Total with taxes and fees
Room options
Check availability for these dates
Showing 8 of 8 rooms
Standard Studio, Accessible, Ground Floor
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- 323 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Executive Studio, Balcony
10.0Exceptional
2 reviews
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Deluxe Studio, Jetted Tub
- Partial ocean view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- Partial ocean view
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 5
- 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor
- 431 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- Partial ocean view
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
Basic Studio
- 320 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Classic Studio, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor
- 323 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood
10-14 Evans Street, Timaru, 7910
What's nearby
- Caroline Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Ashbury Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Timaru Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- South Canterbury Museum - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
- Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 14 min drive
- Timaru Station - 16 min walk
Restaurants
- Burger King - 6 min walk
- Kfc - 11 min walk
- Sopheze - 13 min walk
- Old Bank Cafe And Bar - 12 min walk
- The Bay Hill - 9 min walk
About this property
Bay City Motor Lodge
When you stay at Bay City Motor Lodge, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Caroline Bay Beach. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park are within a 15-minute walk.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 13 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
- Express check-out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10 AM
- Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
- The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
- The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7:30 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 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
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- Free uncovered onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
- Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
Other information
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
- Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
What to do
- Beach nearby
Services
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
Facilities
- 1 building/tower
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Handrails in stairways
- Closed captioned TV
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- High pile carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
- 55-inch Smart TV
- Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
- Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
- Electric kettle
- Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Soundproofed rooms
- Pillowtop mattress
- Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
- Separate sitting area
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Towels
- Toilet paper
Stay connected
- Desk
- Free WiFi
Food and drink
- Mini-fridge
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Cookware, dishes, and utensils
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
- Daily housekeeping
- Cleaning supplies
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
- Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 5 to 5 for adults, and NZD 5 to 5 for children
- Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
- Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
- Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 percent
Children & extra beds
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chairs
Policies
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bay City Motor Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bay City Motor Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Bay City Motor Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bay City Motor Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bay City Motor Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Bay City Motor Lodge and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden (6-min walk) and Caroline Bay Beach (8-min walk), along with Aigantighe Art Gallery (10-min walk) and Ashbury Park (11-min walk).
Does Bay City Motor Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a toaster, cookware, and a microwave.
What's the area around Bay City Motor Lodge like?
Bay City Motor Lodge is a short 6-minute walk from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and 8 minutes' walk from Caroline Bay Beach.
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Bay City Motor Lodge Reviews
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
Clean and very spacious room. In a great location.
K L
K L, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Easy check in process, nice staff, room was better than the photos, very comfortable bed and pillows. Our two bedroom room was spacious and had what we needed, loved the ceiling fan on a warmer night during our stay.
Emily
Emily, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great place to stay, handy to everything
Leanne
Leanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Clean, comfy, very nice.
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The room was spotless and very comfortable. Check in and out was painless with being notified beforehand what our room number was and a drop box to drop key in on leaving.
Pamela
Pamela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great place to stay , good parking , 2 bedrooms nice and roomy
Cynthia
Cynthia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Easy and close spot to walk to beach and town
Robyn Anne
Robyn Anne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Clean convenient good facilities
charlotte
charlotte, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great people at the reception, great service, great rooms for the price. Great views. A overall very good experience
Andre
Andre, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Central location - close to food and supermarket. Lovely staff
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely friendly owner. Convenient location, tidy unit with everything we needed.
Pip
Pip, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Clean and Comfortable
I usually stay here when I visit Timaru. It is clean and comfortable and not overly pricey
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very good place
Very good accommodation. Unfortunately the guest in front of my room were super loud and not respectful. Although not really the motel fault.
Renata
Renata, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nice Property but of our 10 day South Island tour was the most expensive encounterd I guess there must have been a Clog Dancing conference that night.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Clean and tidy, also convenient, only spoilt by road works restricting access to the property.
Neville
Neville, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Place was pleasant. Unfortunately roadworks going on in the area and losing power in the morning. Would have been nice to have been advised of the power outage so that we could have made a cuppa and not feel like we had no choice but to check out early
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
disappointed with the welcome , did not want non NZ people in the motel .
Andrew
Andrew, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Could do better job with everything.
Chieko
Chieko, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Good! Like always
Renata
Renata, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Parking was great, close to parks and restaurants
Pamela
Pamela, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
La chambre était propre et spacieuse, bon accueil.
Marie-Ange
Marie-Ange, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Only downside is the roadwork.
Renata
Renata, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
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??, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great location, easy walk into tiwn
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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