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Our top choices for South Canterbury Museum hotels

A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.
A sign welcoming to SEA BREEZE with a NO VACANCY message.
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A modern room with a round table and six chairs, a bed, a small bedside table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

1. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
Timaru Central, 0.6 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Brett
S$179
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Sea Breeze
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, 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.
A modern hotel with a reception area, multiple floors, and a sign advertising various amenities like executive suites, family units, and free WiFi.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, a framed picture, and a desk with a computer and various items.

2. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Maori Hill, 0.9 km from South Canterbury Museum
Canada
Ivica
S$180
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."
A modern apartment with a living room, dining area, and kitchen.
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.

3. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Sarah
S$155
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Coastal Ridge Apartments
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.
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.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, black leather sofa, and a TV in a built-in cabinet.

4. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Parkside, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Sheryl lee
S$134
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a small refrigerator.
A room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a leather sofa, and a window with curtains.
A dining area with a black table, white chairs, a framed picture on the wall, and a kitchen in the background.

5. Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Lindsay
S$140
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Cedar Lodge Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.
A hotel room with a large bed, two leather chairs, a balcony with a view of buildings and greenery.

6. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
United States
Judy and Jerry
S$141
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.
A modern living room with a TV, two leather chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a round table, a brick wall, and a glass door leading to a parking lot.
A two-story hotel with a sign advertising 3D air conditioning and a view of the sky.

7. Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
Parkside, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Rodney
S$143
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Aspen on King Motel
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 room with a large window, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a painting of a forest.

8. Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
Timaru Central, 0.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Ele
S$156
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Panorama Motor Lodge
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 patio with a bench and potted plants, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A table with a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses.

9. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Ross
S$155
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Baywatch Motor Lodge
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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.
A parking lot with a building in the background.

10. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Waimataitai, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Toni
S$102
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
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.

11. Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
Maori Hill, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum
New Zealand
Nick
S$135
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Bay City Motor Lodge
A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.
A modern living room with black leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A balcony with metal chairs and tables, a glass door, and a blue and white building facade.
A motel with a blue and green facade, a red and white awning, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

12. Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
Parkside, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Paul
S$141
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Fitzgerald on King
A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.
A motel sign indicating a vacancy, with an entrance via Pringle St.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

13. Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
Waimataitai, 2 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Jared
S$124
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Ashbury Park Motel
A compact kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a stove. There are two bar stools and a dining table.
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.
A compact hotel room with a sofa, a small dining table, a coffee table, and a kitchenette.

14. Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
Maori Hill, 1.4 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
John
S$75
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Anchor Motel
A bar area with wooden flooring, a curved bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A historic building with arched windows and a classic facade, likely a hotel, with a well-lit street in front.
A gaming area with a large screen, comfortable seating, and slot machines.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window, and a picture on the wall.

15. The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
Timaru Central, 0.3 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Arthur
S$127
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
The Grosvenor
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a television in the adjacent room.
A staircase with wooden railings leading to an upper floor, a patterned armchair, and a red sofa in a room with a window.
A compact living space with a red sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, a kitchenette, and a small bed.
A residential building with a green roof, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

16. Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel
Maori Hill, 1.3 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Judith
S$116
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Blue Dolphin Motel
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 hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view.
A reception area with a glass desk, a vase with flowers, and a sign reading "Comfort Hotel".

17. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Jude
S$112
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A motel sign with a lighthouse logo, indicating it is The Coast Motel, and a digital display stating no vacancy.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and an oven.

18. The Coast Motel

The Coast Motel
Maori Hill, 1.2 km from South Canterbury Museum
United States
Gloria
S$124
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Coast Motel
A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.
A modern kitchen with a wooden table, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
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.

19. The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
Timaru Central, 0.4 km from South Canterbury Museum
New Zealand
Wayne
S$89
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Fort. Timaru
A neatly made bed with patterned bedding and a dark-colored pillow.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and cabinets.
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.

20. Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
Maori Hill, 1.3 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Peter
S$76
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Aaron Court Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to South Canterbury Museum

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.
The Sea Breeze
9.8
Exceptional
15 reviews
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
9.6
Exceptional
148 reviews
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A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."
Coastal Ridge Apartments
9.6
Exceptional
109 reviews
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
9.4
Exceptional
289 reviews
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A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.
Cedar Lodge Motel
9.4
Exceptional
134 reviews
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Top South Canterbury Museum Hotel Reviews

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

8/10 Good
"Nice big room & comfy bed - great for an overnight stay or longer."
Ann 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

8/10 Good
"large spacious suit room. fluffy white towels. mini fridge that was silent. Brillant shower. Helpful friendly staff. Loved the lift it was like stepping back in time. Bar/restaurant staff were very helpful and fun to be around. Would stay again."
Arthur 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Grosvenor
Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great motel. My place to go when I’m in town."
Bryan 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Bay City Motor Lodge
The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze

10/10 Excellent
"From check in to departure our stay at The Sea Breeze Motel was enjoyable. Our room (Room 11 - Hydro Grand) had an amazing view of Caroline Bay. The room was large with a comfy bed, quality linens and comfortable pillows. The bathroom had everything you could want and the shower had great pressure. Thank you, we'll be staying again next time we're in Timaru."
Elizabeth 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
The Sea Breeze
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

10/10 Excellent
"Clean spacious room. Comfortable."
Toni 2-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"great view of the sunrise"
Ross 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very good"
Graeme 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Panorama Motor Lodge
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean, comfy beds, large, warm, spacious units. Had all amenities needed for an overnight stay or longer. Heat pump was great. Spa bath was lovely and worked. Was great having TV's in both bedrooms as well as in the lounge."
Jude 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"One of the bests stays I’ve experienced, ticks all the boxes and then some.. thank you !"
Sarah 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Coastal Ridge Apartments

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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 25 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 Aspen on King Motel.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to South Canterbury Museum?
Expedia has 25 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 Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse and Timaru 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.