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Harbour View Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

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One Bedroom Suite | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
One Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Three Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Three Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
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
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NT$2,985
NT$3,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11

Room options

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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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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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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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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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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
Fan
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin 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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King Studio | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Fan
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
(4 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

Located near the beach, Harbour View Motel is in Maori Hill, a neighborhood in Timaru. Notable landmarks in the area include Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Botanic Gardens, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try South Canterbury Museum. Aigantighe Art Gallery and Caroline Bay Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Canterbury Museum - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.9 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sopheze Coffee Lounge - ‬13 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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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 does it cost to stay at Harbour View Motel?

As of 2025/9/26, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harbour View Motel on 2025/10/10 start from NT$2,985, excluding 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 Harbour View Motel?

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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Harbour View Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 107 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Carol

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

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

jennifer

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

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

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

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and rooms spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, upgraded, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

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

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

RONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It had every thing nice quiet room for being on main road , would stay then again A
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good price for one night stay very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very high quality motel, enjoyed our stay. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Friendly staff, comfortable unit

Very comfortable beds. Room at the back which is better for road noise. Friendly host with good local knowledge.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully clean and well thought out rooms. Very comfortable stay and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023