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Blue Dolphin Motel

3.5 star property
Apartment in Timaru with free parking

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WiFi, wheelchair access
Living area
TV
Property entrance
Property grounds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
The current price is S$115
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 5)

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Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Single Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 6)

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Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

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WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9)

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Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Living area

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Excec. Studio Apartment)

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Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Washing machine
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment 7)

Living area

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment 7)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4)

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Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 1)

Living area

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 1)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartments 8 &10)

Living area

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartments 8 &10)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
40 Evans Street, Timaru

What's nearby

  • Ashbury Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Canterbury Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 1 min drive - 0.6 km
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 2 min drive
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture Timaru - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Arthur St Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Blue Dolphin Motel

Apartment in Timaru with free parking
This smoke-free apartment building features WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a garden. Each apartment provides a TV with cable channels, plus a kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Added amenities include a washing machine, WiFi and a coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is not available.
Blue Dolphin Motel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Accommodation at this 3.5-star apartment has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Timaru apartment provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Cable televisions are provided.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (NZD 2 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 2 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 15 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 11 units
  • Garden
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 15.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 5.0 per day

Payment types at the property

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 2 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 2 per day (rates may vary)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Dolphin Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Dolphin Motel?

As of 11 Mar,2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Dolphin Motel on 17 Mar,2025 start from S$115.33, 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 Blue Dolphin Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Dolphin Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Dolphin Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Blue Dolphin Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Blue Dolphin Motel located?

Located in Maori Hill, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Ashbury Park, Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery. Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and South Canterbury Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Timaru Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Blue Dolphin Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 143 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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