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Kingsdown Manor B&B Timaru is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Timaru, where guests can make the most of its seasonal outdoor swimming pool and garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

Mel and Greg were wonderful and helpful hosts. Delicious breakfast! We would stay there again and again.

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9.3
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Located in Timaru, within 2.3 km of Caroline Bay Beach, Wee Blue BnB- Central Cosy Villa offers accommodation with air conditioning. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the villa free of charge. Guests can make use of a garden.

For guests with children, Wee Blue BnB- Central Cosy Villa provides an indoor play area. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.

the most cosy villa i've stayed in the area..all the facilities and the feeling 'home' once you reach the villa. thank you so much for prepare such good villa for us to stay. Especially the fire pit to keep us warm

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9.4
Superb
170 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

The property offers free barbecue facilities, a children’s playground and self-service laundry. Guests can also rent a bicycle to explore the surrounding areas, or relax at the games room. There are public kitchens and dining rooms available.

Huge self catering cabin, separate bedroom w/ bunkbeds.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,026 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

Situated in Timaru and with Caroline Bay Beach reachable within 1.1 km, Stay Timaru features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The hotel provides city views and a barbecue.

We were able to check in early and the manager was super helpful and very friendly. The room was comfortable and clean. The communal areas were also clean. One of the best places we've stayed in NZ!!

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8.9
Fabulous
142 reviews
Price from
£49
per night

Just a 5-minute drive from Phar Lap Raceway at Washdyke, Northpark Motel offers free Wi-Fi and an onsite bar and restaurant. All guest rooms feature a fridge and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

Northpark Motor Inn is 10-minute drive from both Timaru Golf Club and Richard Pearse Airport. Lake Tekapo is a 1-hour and 40-minute drive away.

Restaurant in same location with very nice meals and very good service.. Also guest laundry on site with good washer and dryer

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8.1
Very good
143 reviews
Price from
£72
per night

Aspen on King is a 5-minute drive from Caroline Bay and 1.2 km from central Timaru. This cosy accommodation offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking.

The property has a lawn area with barbecue and a trampoline. Laundry facilities are available.

Very well maintained property, well equipped kitchen, good sized bathroom.

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8.6
Fabulous
679 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

Just 5 minutes’ drive from Caroline Bay Beach, this motel offers rooms and apartments featuring a spa bath and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi access.

All accommodation at Parklands Motel Timaru offers heating, electric blankets and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each room and apartment offers access to a shared or private balcony.

The bathroom and spa bath were huge. The kitchen had everything I needed to make a proper dinner. I also loved that it was available the night before I needed it!

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8.3
Very good
435 reviews
Price from
£72
per night

Blue Dolphin Motel is a 5-minute walk from Timaru’s town centre and a 5-minute drive from Timaru Bus Depot. All units have a full kitchen and an open plan living area. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi access for the first 24 hours of their stay.

Everything! The place is so clean, cozy & the owner is very very helpful and friendly!

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7.7
Good
1,024 reviews
Price from
£61
per night

Whether you want an utterly relaxing break or an action packed holiday, we are the perfect location. We are an ideal family holiday environment with wide open spaces and spectacular beaches, showcases great museums and natural landscapes. During your stay our friendly team can inform you about the local attractions and activities such as Caroline Bay Beach, voted one of the top 10 beaches in New Zealand, where you may find little blue penguins to view for free, or head to the river and fish for Trout and Salmon. There plenty of family activities such as the Christmas Carnival at Caroline Bay that runs for 3 weeks from boxing day, with family entertainment daily and child friendly museums with rare Maori rock art tours. The rock art is the most extensive work to be found anywhere in NZ.

I had a lovely stay with my young child, she had heaps of fun on the playground, trampoline and in the pool.

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7.6
Good
466 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

Aaron Court Motel is located in Timaru, 2 hours' drive from Christchurch and Dunedin. Free WiFi is provided and all rooms have freeview TV.

All rooms are fully self contained and offer separate bathroom and showers.

Very enjoyable stop over on way to wanaka.

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6.8
Review score
295 reviews
Price from
£53
per night

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As families grow in size, so too do the needs of a family holiday. That’s why family hotels are set up to cater for all ages, from toddlers and kids to teens and adults. Typically, you can expect restaurants with kids’ menus, games rooms, fitness centres and a pool area where children can play and parents can relax.
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    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
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    Great location,In walking distance to shops and parks clean and tidy unit ,family friendly ,will recommend to family and friends👍
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    Horace
    Young couple
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    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,029 reviews
    The kid friendliness, the kids play room and park, the family bathroom
    Rosie
    Family with young children
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    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,029 reviews
    I loved everything about our stay, the unit was perfect for our needs, the staff was friendly and helpful and the kids had lots of fun on the jump pillow and playground
    Deanna Morris-Bamber
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £45.08
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,029 reviews
    Great activities for children of all ages and the bath for wee kids.
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    cindy
    Family with young children
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    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,029 reviews
    Clean and the child had fun
    Brett
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £41.47
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 466 reviews
    Staff were so kind, area is well looked after, family friendly if you're traveling with children.
    Taylor
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £45.08
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,029 reviews
    Super lovely receptionist, really friendly and helpful staff. Booked a super standard cabin sleeps 6, clean, towels provided and friendly neighbourhood cats! Family orientated - nice touches with things to borrow or hire (ie. board games, bikes, fun carts). Clean facilities, 2 kitchens, great showers.
    Teena
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £45.08
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,029 reviews
    Super family friendly and all facilities well looked after. I loved that cooking areas overlooked kids play areas. Staff very helpful and friendly
    Rebecca
    Family with young children
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    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,029 reviews
    Family friendly, great set up for children and the bouncy pillow outside was a massive hit.. Really helpful and friendly staff. The unit was clean, modern and had everything needed to make our own meals. It was a bonus to be able to borrow a DVD player and DVDs for the children at no cost too.
    Sarah
    Family with young children
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    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,029 reviews
    Excellent family-friendly accommodation! We booked the super standard cabin which was warm and comfortable. The facilities for this kind of cabin are shared but the bathroom/shower/toilet were clean with lots of hot water, and the kitchen was great too, with everything you need to make dinner. The staff were lovely, friendly and helpful. Bonus: the jumping pillow and playground were so much fun for my kids! Highly recommended for families.
    Amy
    Family with young children
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