The Blue Dolphin Motel in Timaru City offers a serene blend of simplicity and comfort, creating a peaceful haven for guests.
Located just 5 minutes walk to Timaru City Centre, South Canterbury, New Zealand.
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.
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, group and long-term rates available
- Courtesy car to airport or bus depot (for guests staying two days or more)
Central Timaru Accommodation
The 11 fully self-contained units offer a range of options.
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.
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.
Timaru Motel Rooms
11 spacious and fully equipped kitchen apartments.
- One-Bedroom Apartments
- Two-Bedroom Apartments
- Two-Bedroom Apartments – Split Level
- Executive Studio
- Tariffs range between NZ$95 to NZ$131 per night (seasonal, subject to change)
Central Timaru Location
Just 5 minutes walk to the Timaru City Centre!
Timaru serves as the primary urban hub for the Central South Island, serving as the gateway to the Southern Alps, the picturesque high country lakes, and the stunning McKenzie Country.
Strategically situated, the Blue Dolphin Motel is an ideal choice for either a convenient stopover or a holiday headquarters. Its location boasts proximity to key destinations:
- 163 kms to Christchurch
- 199 kms to Dunedin
- 203 kms to Aoraki Mt Cook
- 104 kms to Lake Tekapo.
Motel Features
- Garden, Terrace & BBQ facilities
- WiFi is available in all areas (1 free gig per unit per day then charges apply)
- 1 free carpark per unit
- Luggage storage
- Airport shuttle
- Laundry, Dry cleaning, Ironing service
- 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.
Across the road is Caroline Bay, home to the renowned Rose Festival and Summer Carnival, a mere two-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.
