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A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.

A round mirror reflecting a view of a beach and ocean, with two framed photographs on the wall.

A modern room with a round table and six chairs, a bed, a small bedside table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted artwork.

1. The Sea Breeze

Timaru Central, 0.6 km from South Canterbury Museum

Kurt

S$173

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed with a patterned pillow, and a chair.

2. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Sarah

S$159

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, a framed picture, and a desk with a computer and various items.

A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

3. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 0.9 km from South Canterbury Museum

Robyn

S$165

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.

A hallway leading to a room with a sliding glass door, a doormat with the text "It's you!", and a view of the outside through the door.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A balcony with a table and chairs, large sliding glass doors, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

4. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Parkside, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Rachael

S$144

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a window with curtains.

A two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and an air conditioning unit.

A hotel room with a large bed, two leather chairs, a balcony with a view of buildings and greenery.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.

5. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Kyle

S$144

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.

A room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a leather sofa, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a dining table with chairs and a black leather sofa with orange cushions. A framed picture hangs on the wall.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a small refrigerator.

6. Cedar Lodge Motel

Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Lindsay

S$133

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a leather sofa, sheer curtains, and a view of a balcony.

A modern office space with two transparent chairs and a black desk.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance.

A modern building with a flat facade, a small garden area with rocks and plants, and a parking lot with a white car.

7. Harbour View Motel

Maori Hill, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Thomas

S$136

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, a white pillow, and a yellow accent pillow. There is a small bedside table with a lamp and a folded towel on it.

A motel with a blue and green facade, a red and white awning, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A balcony with metal chairs and tables, a glass door, and a blue and white building facade.

8. Fitzgerald on King

Parkside, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Paul

S$162

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with palm trees and a clear view of the sea.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a painting of a forest.

A modern room with a large window, a dining area, and a kitchen.

9. Panorama Motor Lodge

Timaru Central, 0.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Ele

S$148

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A two-story hotel with a sign advertising 3D air conditioning and a view of the sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

A modern living room with a TV, two leather chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

10. Aspen on King Motel

Parkside, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Rodney

S$170

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.

A coastal residential area with houses, a sandy beach, and people engaging in water activities.

A table with a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses.

A patio with a bench and potted plants, overlooking a beach and ocean.

11. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Nicola

S$152

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street.

A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A large, two-story brick building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a porch.

A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.

12. Bay City Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Nick

S$130

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A two-story building with a green roof and a covered porch, located at a street corner with a clear blue sky and scattered clouds.

A parking lot with a building in the background.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

13. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Waimataitai, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum

Zoe

S$95

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a small table with a bowl.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A motel sign indicating a vacancy, with an entrance via Pringle St.

14. Ashbury Park Motel

Waimataitai, 2 km from South Canterbury Museum

Jared

S$120

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A compact kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a stove. There are two bar stools and a dining table.

A compact hotel room with a sofa, a small dining table, a coffee table, and a kitchenette.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a seating area with a coffee table, and a television.

An outdoor deck with a glass-top table and metal chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence.

15. Anchor Motel

Maori Hill, 1.4 km from South Canterbury Museum

Frances

S$81

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A bar area with wooden flooring, a curved bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A hotel lobby with wooden doors, a glass table with a vase of flowers, and a colorful wall unit.

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.

16. The Grosvenor

Timaru Central, 0.3 km from South Canterbury Museum

Ants

S$122

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A conference room with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a cityscape.

A reception area with a glass desk, a vase with flowers, and a sign reading "Comfort Hotel".

A modern waiting area with comfortable seating, large windows, and a reception desk.

17. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum

Helen

S$96

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A two-story building with large windows and a flat roof. There are several chairs outside the building, and a car is parked in the driveway.

18. The Coast Motel

Maori Hill, 1.2 km from South Canterbury Museum

Julie

S$123

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.

A conference room with a wooden table and black chairs, two pendant lights, a door, and a window with a view of a building.

A hallway with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a sign indicating a meeting room.

A modern kitchen with a wooden table, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

19. The Fort. Timaru

Timaru Central, 0.4 km from South Canterbury Museum

Wayne

S$97

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A neatly made bed with patterned bedding and a dark-colored pillow.

A small, compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a television, and a patterned rug.

A motel sign with a 'No Vacancy' notice, a digital TV service sign, and a price range for rooms.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and cabinets.

20. Aaron Court Motel

Maori Hill, 1.3 km from South Canterbury Museum

mark

S$76

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to South Canterbury Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Sea Breeze	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Coastal Ridge Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 113 reviews	View
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 150 reviews	View
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 296 reviews	View
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 183 reviews	View

Top South Canterbury Museum Hotel Reviews

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great place, very welcoming. Reception gave a map to help us plan our trip south the next day which was very useful. Oh, and within walking distance of penguin nesting across the park."

Coastal Ridge Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Well above expectations. Great to have 2 separate bedrooms. Very spacious unit. Highly recommend."

Baywatch Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice villa with plenty of room and beds. Would happily book there again. And very reasonably priced."

The Sea Breeze

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, lovely modern and clean room with friendly staff"

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

8/10 Good

"All good"

Anchor Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely for solo travellor"

Bay City Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great view from top floor and nice to be close to mai centre."

Aaron Court Motel

8/10 Good

"Beds comfortable, beautiful crisp white sheets, linen clean. Nice shower pressure and hot, the room was tired looking, but very clean. Could have done with a small dining table to eat at but this wasn't the end of the world as there was a wee coffee table. The rooms were clean and tidy, but the walls could have done with a wipe down, to remove some marks, as it made the place look tired."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Canterbury Museum?

South Canterbury Museum is located in a welcoming area of Timaru that travellers like for its bars. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 26 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near South Canterbury Museum?

Adjacent to South Canterbury Museum, The Grosvenor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a casino and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Aaron Court Motel and Baywatch Motor Lodge.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to South Canterbury Museum?

Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Canterbury Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Canterbury Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near South Canterbury Museum.

What can I see and do near South Canterbury Museum?

Learn about local history at Timaru Lighthouse and Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Ashbury Park, Botanical Gardens and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge. Lounge by the water at Caroline Bay Beach and Dashing Rocks Beach.

How can I get to South Canterbury Museum?

If you want to venture outside of the area, ride aboard one of the trains from Timaru Station. There may not be many public transport options to choose from near South Canterbury Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for South Canterbury Museum hotels

1. The Sea Breeze

2. Coastal Ridge Apartments

3. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

4. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

5. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

6. Cedar Lodge Motel

7. Harbour View Motel

8. Fitzgerald on King

9. Panorama Motor Lodge

10. Aspen on King Motel

11. Baywatch Motor Lodge

12. Bay City Motor Lodge

13. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

14. Ashbury Park Motel

15. Anchor Motel

16. The Grosvenor

17. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

18. The Coast Motel

19. The Fort. Timaru

20. Aaron Court Motel

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Top South Canterbury Museum Hotel Reviews

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge

The Sea Breeze

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Anchor Motel

Bay City Motor Lodge

Aaron Court Motel

Other attractions near South Canterbury Museum

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre

Sacred Heart Basilica

Caroline Bay Beach

Aigantighe Art Gallery

Timaru Lighthouse

Botanical Gardens

Ashbury Park

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