The Blue Dolphin Motel in Timaru offers a peaceful blend of comfort and simplicity, providing a relaxing haven for all travellers. Conveniently located opposite Caroline Bay and just a 5-minute walk from Timaru City Centre, our South Canterbury accommodation is ideal for exploring the beach, local cafés, and attractions. Staying here is perfect if you’re looking for a motel in Timaru.
Moderately priced, clean spacious units make the motel an ideal accommodation choice for those wishing to enjoy the local attractions, here on business or visiting friends and family. If you’re planning to stay at a motel in Timaru, our property offers great value.
A warm welcome makes the Blue Dolphin Motel not only value for money accommodation but a motel that is unique in its home away from home appeal.
- Moderately priced self-contained units
- Corporate rates available
Timaru Motel Accommodation
The 11 fully self-contained units offer a range of accommodation options, great for those searching for a motel in Timaru.
The split-level units, with a bedroom above stairs, are ideal for those with school age children or for visiting sports teams.
While the street front units, all of which are double-glazed, offer a stylish yet homely comfort typical of a top-notch motel in Timaru.
The moderate tariff makes the Blue Dolphin Motel an optimum accommodation choice for couples or singles.
All of the units are wonderfully spacious and quiet, with fully equipped kitchens and off-street parking. If you’re exploring Timaru and need a place to stay, consider our motel.
Timaru Motel Rooms
11 spacious and fully equipped kitchen apartments.
- One-Bedroom Apartments
- Two-Bedroom Apartments
- Two-Bedroom Apartments – Split Level
- Executive Studio
- Seasonal tariffs range from NZ$125 per night
Central Timaru Location
Just 5 minutes walk to the Timaru City Centre! Convenient for anyone staying at a motel in Timaru.
Blue Dolphin Motel is ideally located as a stopover accommodation or a holiday base:
A great base to local attractions
The Blue Dolphin Motel accommodation is situated just 1.5 hours drive to Mount Dobson and Mount Hutt ski fields, 163km from Christchurch, 203km from Mount Cook, 104km from Lake Tekapo and just over 1 hours drive from Oamaru. As a reputed motel in Timaru, our location is ideal for exploring these attractions.
Motel Features
- Garden and Terrace
- WiFi is available in all areas (1 free gig per unit per day then charges apply)
- 1 free carpark per unit
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Heating
- Non-smoking throughout
- Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
South Canterbury Attractions
The heart of Timaru offers a vibrant array of amenities within walking distance, including the central shopping area, restaurants, cafes, bars, the RSA, the Aigantighe Art Gallery, and the South Canterbury Museum. With sweeping views stretching from the Pacific to the Southern Alps, Timaru boasts a rich tapestry of attractions, including magnificent Edwardian architecture and lush floral displays, notably its famed roses.
Just a block away from the Blue Dolphin Motel lies the newly developed Aquatic Centre, featuring a 50-metre heated outdoor pool—a fantastic option for those seeking a motel in Timaru.
Across the road is Caroline Bay, home to the renowned Rose Festival and Summer Carnival, a mere 2-minute stroll away.
Nearby, a tennis complex, golf courses, and a racecourse cater to active pursuits.
For avid anglers, the proximity of notable Canterbury rivers offers prime fishing opportunities. The fishing season, running from October 1st to April 30th, showcases the region’s renowned Rainbow and Brown trout.
