Situated in Timaru, 1.3 km from Caroline Bay Beach, The Fort Guesthouse Timaru features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms are fitted with a kitchenette with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. The Fort Guesthouse Timaru offers a barbecue. Richard Pearse Airport is 12 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Timaru
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jacob
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location - very central to town. Room was tidy and was perfect for what we needed. Has secure parking which was a bonus.
  • Frances
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Continental breakfast, the bar wing, keyless entry x. Room was great cute shower wc
  • Sofi
    Argentina Argentina
    Everything is very new and clean. In the kitchen is everything you need to cook. There are cereals, bread, milk, free condiments for breakfast! I recommend it 100%. An important detail is that all common spaces are heated throughout the day The...
  • Suze
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very clean and the decor is primo! Loved the carpet and the prints in the rooms !
  • Glen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Easy to access with code provided. No need to check in our out at reception - worked well.
  • Sze
    Singapore Singapore
    i like the concept. it’s comfortable i stay one bedroom apartment, it’s nice. other type of room with shared bathroom was good too, have a few bathroom outside, it’s clean, and it have a shared kitchen and dining room downstair.
  • Bryan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location and friendly helpful staff - we were their first guests so everything new and sparkling. Bedroom warm and cosy and kitchen new and beautiful- yum breakfast too . Safe car park too. Thankyou
  • Phaerukkakit
    Thailand Thailand
    the facility is quite good, clean and nice setup. there is a big shared kitchen and dining room. also a nice comfy small living room like lobby. they are coffee, bread and jams available for light breakfast. the place has private parking, though...
  • Christiane
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Es sieht sehr gepflegt dort aus und es ist alles vorhanden was man braucht. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet und draussen findet man einen netten Platz zum sitzen.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of The Fort Guesthouse Timaru
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Games room
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Bar
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Adult only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Fort Guesthouse Timaru takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 20:00
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 90
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Fort Guesthouse Timaru

    • Room options at The Fort Guesthouse Timaru include:

      • Studio
      • Apartment

    • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from The Fort Guesthouse Timaru. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Fort Guesthouse Timaru may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Fort Guesthouse Timaru offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Games room

    • Check-in at The Fort Guesthouse Timaru is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The Fort Guesthouse Timaru is 0.6 miles from the centre of Timaru. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.