What's it like in Timaru Port?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Timaru's Timaru Port neighbourhood. Are you looking for Timaru Port travel tips? Make sure that you visit Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden while you're in the neighbourhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Timaru Port, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer in Timaru Port.

What is there to do around this Timaru neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Timaru Port are Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. While you're out sightseeing in Timaru, make sure that you visit other sights such as South Canterbury Museum or Timaru Lighthouse.

Top 10 Timaru Port Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Timaru Port

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

"Good hotel at reasonable price"

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24 Feb - 25 Feb

"Great place to stay. Has luxurious touches with spa tub, robes and slippers. Have stayed before and will stay again. "

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23 Feb - 24 Feb

"This property was clean and comfortably for our overnight stay. A big bonus with this property is the free laundry on sight"

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23 Feb - 24 Feb

In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

"A very comfortable, roomy, clean stay with enough supplies to cook your own stovetop food. We loved relaxing on the balcony listening to birds in this quiet neighborhood an easy walk from downtown. Manager was very friendly."

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17 Feb - 18 Feb

"We had not planned to travel to Timaru, but needed the hospital services. This place was a last-minute booking that was perfect for us. Our family had been traveling in close quarters and this was great to have a little space to move around. Having a functional full kitchen, dining room, living room, and all the clear spaces for recycling and compost was very welcome. The person who checked us in was friendly and offered room options and a couple ideas of what to do in town. They were flexible...

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18 Feb - 19 Feb

"On arrival the reception area did not appeal too much. However the receptionist was very welcoming and friendly. Our room was on the second floor and we were so pleased with it. The whole floor has been recently refurbished and our room at the front was lovely. "

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28 Feb - 1 Mar

"Check-in was quick, and friendly. Room was clean and well equipped. Would stay again."

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1 Mar - 2 Mar

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"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."

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18 Feb - 19 Feb

"This is a good motel and we would stay there again if passing through Timaru. The name harbour view is a bit misleading as the hotel doesn't have a harbour view, at least not from the ground floor rooms! However it is only a short walk from Caroline Bay. The centre of Timaru is a little further to walk and it's uphill if that is an issue for you. However there is plenty of parking in town. A particular mention to the lady on reception who was both friendly and helpful. Note that if you are...

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27 Feb - 28 Feb

Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

" friendly service "

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20 Feb - 21 Feb

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"Very clean and we were very happy with the awesome view"

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24 Feb - 25 Feb

"Good "

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17 Feb - 18 Feb

Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

"needs abit of up dating"

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17 Feb - 18 Feb

"Beautiful property. Good and adequate amenities. Very comfortable except for drainage in the shower. Feel as though you’re wading in water because of slow drainage. "

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1 Mar - 2 Mar

"Very friendly check-in. The lady at reception was very nice and helpful with our questions being our first visit to Timaru. Walked to the lighthouse then to the penguins. Returned late at night and had an awesome sleep in a very comfortable warm bed. The room is not fancy but perfect for the price and you just need somewhere to sleep. "

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19 Feb - 20 Feb

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Handy to amenities. Close to city centre. "

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22 Feb - 23 Feb

"Wonderful place to stay "

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17 Feb - 18 Feb

"Good price , great food"

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27 Feb - 28 Feb

"Large, clean rooms with everything you need. Rooms are quiet even though it's close to the main road. Will definitely stay here again. "

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27 Feb - 28 Feb

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Where to stay in Timaru Port

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Timaru Central

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Though Timaru Central may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.