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Harbour View Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

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Harbour View Motel sits conveniently close to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery. Guests appreciate the practical amenities like laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, and luggage storage. The helpful staff enhances the experience for visitors exploring the area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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King Studio | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Suite, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

One Bedroom Suite, Ground Floor

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Two Bedroom Suite, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 915 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Spa | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

One Bedroom Spa

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Three Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Three Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 1615 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Two Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 915 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
8 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru, SOUTH ISLAND, 7910

What's nearby

  • Caroline Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ashbury Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Canterbury Museum - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 5 min drive
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Harbour View Motel

Motel near Caroline Bay Beach
Located close to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery, Harbour View Motel provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Harbour View Motel feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 14 for adults and NZD 8 to 14 for children

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 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

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance 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 available for NZD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 8 to 14 for adults, and NZD 8 to 14 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harbour View Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbour View Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Harbour View Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Harbour View Motel located?

Located in Maori Hill, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery. South Canterbury Museum and Botanic Gardens are also within 2 mi (3 km). Timaru Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Harbour View Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful motel.Everything was perfect but the road noise was the only problem otherwise it would be 100%.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good space, great parking, walking distance to the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to stop over from Christchurch before heading to Lake Tekapo and lake Pukaki

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern Very clean and tidy units, well appointed would diffently stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Really cool reception staff,thanks ladies
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great motel

Clean, warm room. No cork screw though
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, spacious room. Right on the highway but good sound insulation. Across the road from the park, but calling it “harbour view” would be a bit of a stretch. The reception was a bit off-putting - intense smell of a dog kennel - I did so one very large dog in there when we dropped off the key.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Good kitchen area. Very comfy sofa and bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly fine, great staff, and the room was spot on. Lag time on the TV deciding what it wanted to do was a little annoying, but that’s the only fault I can think of.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and facilities were great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cassandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location near restaurants and a park. Even if near the main road, surprisingly very quiet at night!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a comfortable bed. Shower a little small and low shower rose. What I did notice as soon as walking in to Reception is a quite over powering smell....like smelly socks!!! Receptionist was lovely, but it really smelt very unfresh. But was overall very happy with our accomodation for the night. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good spa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great parking, awesome room, views almost like Rarotonga,
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

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

Great pit stop

Spacious 2 bedroom apartment - Well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room, and the staff were amazing. I would have put quiet, but unfortunately with the road works right outside, I couldn't do that. However, that is out of the Motel's hands. Suffice to say, we would definitely stay here again if we came back to Timaru.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a pleasant surprise and good value for the money. The property is conveniently located near a large park with walkable access to the beach and dining options. The room was large and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sik To

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

Comfortable motel

Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

What a lovely surprise to find this property. It was perfect for us, ground floor, comfortable bed, great facilities and a very helpful reception. Recommend it highly, thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Phillip

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

A Decent, well located, Motel.

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 going south you have to drive past the motel and turn right, right, right around the next block thereby approaching the hotel from behind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just seemed rather expensive considering a lack of view plus the room was rather dark. Otherwise, very clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025