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Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

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Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge provides a peaceful base near Caroline Bay Beach. Travelers enjoy complimentary in-room WiFi and convenient laundry facilities on the property. The nearby Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery offer enriching local experiences.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is S$155
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Internal Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Studio Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Studio with Seaview

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Top Floor Executive Studio with Seaview

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Ground Floor King Studio - Adjacent Building

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
10 Wai-Iti Rd, Maori Hill, Timaru, 7910

What's nearby

  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • South Canterbury Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 14 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Upscale motel near Caroline Bay Beach
Located close to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery, Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge provides laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15.50 for adults and NZD 15.50 for children

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15.50 for adults and from NZD 15.50 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge Motel
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge Timaru
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge Motel Timaru

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge?

As of 6 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge on 16 Nov, 2025 start from S$154.97, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge located?

Located in Maori Hill, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery. Timaru Lighthouse and South Canterbury Museum are also within 15 minutes. Timaru Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stop for business on an overnight trip driving through town. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great find, large well appointed room with a view of Caroline beach. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Wonderful room with sea view. Property of high standard with excellent cleanliness and friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to town and Caroline Bay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ailsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A tidy motor lodge with all the essentials. Nice outlook to the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
stayed in the room closet to the main road. There was a lot of road noise and trains during the night which made it a little hard to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bay Viaduct is in a great location for a stay in Timaru - close to Caroline Bay and the main shopping street. The bed was very comfortable and the room was large and had all the facilities we needed. The spa bath was lovely but did take a long time to fill. Even though we were close to the main road the traffice noise wasn't an issue. On the down side one of the touch lamps did not work properly (which I advised reception but it did not get replaced). There was only the ability to have all the lights on in the room and we felt it would be nice to have a separate option to light only the kitchen area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained and presented property, ours was a modern large spacious room. Good location. Nothing at all to fault which in itself is often rare these days. Would return without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good central location and views of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - great communication from staff - very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

This was a good place for our stopover. The office person directed us to see penguins at dusk. We were able see a few penguins at the pier rockwall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation, everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location Convenient for Blue Penguin Viewing

We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment style room with full kitchen, dining area and bath on the third floor. We were welcomed and had a nice chat while checking in. Room was clean and comfortable and appreciated the full kitchen for in room dining. While the hotel is located on a busy street we did not notice any major noise to speak of. While not in the downtown business district the hotel is super convenient to walk through the park to Marine Parade for possible blue penguin sitings.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, always ready to assist & cheerful.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and helpful owner. Very well located and clean with everything a guest could need. Only could use better floor sound insulation and the nearby intersection was busy - double glazed windows made it very fine for sleeping.

10/10 Excellent

Sock peng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable hugh room

Upon arrival Sandra check us in real fast, gave us good advice where to see penguins. Super friendly and helpful. Checking out also fast and easy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

From the moment we arrived we were welcomed by the host who gave us some amazing tips for exploring the area and surrounds. Without her advice we wouldn’t have taken the route we did.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful motel with a view in Timaru

What a beautiful Motel with a gorgeous view from our 3rd floor balcony. The beds were very comfortable. Would most definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RUTH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing. Close to everything, the manager gave great advice on dinner, sight seeing, how to see the blue penguins. Clean, well equipped room with a great view of the water. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024