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Our top choices for South Canterbury Museum hotels

A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A round mirror reflecting a view of a beach and ocean, with two framed photographs on the wall.
A modern room with a round table and six chairs, a bed, a small bedside table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

1. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
Timaru Central, 0.6 km from South Canterbury Museum
United States
Kurt
RM514
RM591 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
The Sea Breeze
A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a window with blinds.
A modern apartment with a living room, dining area, and kitchen.
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed with a patterned pillow, and a chair.

2. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Sarah
RM469
RM539 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Coastal Ridge Apartments
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A modern hotel with a reception area, multiple floors, and a sign advertising various amenities like executive suites, family units, and free WiFi.
A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

3. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Maori Hill, 0.9 km from South Canterbury Museum
Canada
Ivica
RM523
RM602 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, black leather sofa, and a TV in a built-in cabinet.
A hallway leading to a room with a sliding glass door, a doormat with the text "It's you!", and a view of the outside through the door.
A balcony with a table and chairs, large sliding glass doors, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

4. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Parkside, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Rachael
RM407
RM468 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.
A two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and an air conditioning unit.

5. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
United States
Judy and Jerry
RM405
RM466 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a dining table with chairs and a black leather sofa with orange cushions. A framed picture hangs on the wall.
A dining area with a black table, white chairs, a framed picture on the wall, and a kitchen in the background.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a small refrigerator.

6. Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Lindsay
RM392
RM451 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Cedar Lodge Motel
A room with a leather sofa, sheer curtains, and a view of a balcony.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a central island, dark cabinetry, and a stainless steel range hood.
A modern building with a flat facade, a small garden area with rocks and plants, and a parking lot with a white car.
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance.

7. Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
Maori Hill, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Thomas
RM392
RM451 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Harbour View Motel
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with palm trees and a clear view of the sea.
A modern room with a large window, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a painting of a forest.

8. Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
Timaru Central, 0.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Ele
RM429
RM493 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Panorama Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.
A patio with a bench and potted plants, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A table with a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses.
A coastal residential area with houses, a sandy beach, and people engaging in water activities.

9. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Ross
RM452
RM520 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Baywatch Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.
A balcony with a glass table and metal chairs, overlooking a parking area and trees.
A two-story building with a green roof and a covered porch, located at a street corner with a clear blue sky and scattered clouds.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

10. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Waimataitai, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Toni
RM387
RM445 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street.
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.
A covered garden area with a central fountain, surrounded by benches and well-maintained hedges.

11. Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
Maori Hill, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum
New Zealand
Nick
RM349
RM401 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Bay City Motor Lodge
A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.
A modern living room with black leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A motel with a blue and green facade, a red and white awning, and a staircase leading to a balcony.
A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, a white pillow, and a yellow accent pillow. There is a small bedside table with a lamp and a folded towel on it.

12. Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
Parkside, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Paul
RM393
RM451 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Fitzgerald on King
A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.
A motel sign indicating a vacancy, with an entrance via Pringle St.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

13. Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
Waimataitai, 2 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Jared
RM375
RM431 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Ashbury Park Motel
A compact kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a stove. There are two bar stools and a dining table.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a seating area with a coffee table, and a television.
A compact hotel room with a sofa, a small dining table, a coffee table, and a kitchenette.

14. Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
Maori Hill, 1.4 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Rachael
RM248
RM285 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Anchor Motel
A conference room with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a cityscape.
A reception area with a glass desk, a vase with flowers, and a sign reading "Comfort Hotel".
A modern waiting area with comfortable seating, large windows, and a reception desk.

15. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Garry
RM277
RM319 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a television in the adjacent room.
A residential building with a green roof, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.
A compact living space with a red sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, a kitchenette, and a small bed.
A staircase with wooden railings leading to an upper floor, a patterned armchair, and a red sofa in a room with a window.

16. Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel
Maori Hill, 1.3 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Judith
RM288
RM366 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Blue Dolphin Motel
A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.
A hallway with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a sign indicating a meeting room.
A modern kitchen with a wooden table, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A conference room with a wooden table and black chairs, two pendant lights, a door, and a window with a view of a building.

17. The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
Timaru Central, 0.4 km from South Canterbury Museum
New Zealand
Wayne
RM287
RM330 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The Fort. Timaru
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A two-story building with large windows and a flat roof. There are several chairs outside the building, and a car is parked in the driveway.
A motel sign with a lighthouse logo, indicating it is The Coast Motel, and a digital display stating no vacancy.

18. The Coast Motel

The Coast Motel
Maori Hill, 1.2 km from South Canterbury Museum
United States
Gloria
RM374
RM431 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
The Coast Motel
A neatly made bed with patterned bedding and a dark-colored pillow.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and cabinets.
A building with multiple garages and a red staircase leading to a balcony.
A motel sign with a 'No Vacancy' notice, a digital TV service sign, and a price range for rooms.

19. Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
Maori Hill, 1.3 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Peter
RM221
RM254 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Aaron Court Motel
A modern two-story house with a blue exterior, a front porch, and a wooden picnic table.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, dining area, and a red sofa with floral cushions.
Two black leather recliner chairs with footrests, a beige wall with a power outlet, and a red floral bedspread.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with a red curtain.

20. Phoenix Motel

Phoenix Motel
17.8 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Lawrence
RM370
RM426 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Phoenix Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to South Canterbury Museum

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.
The Sea Breeze
9.8
Exceptional
16 reviews
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A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."
Coastal Ridge Apartments
9.6
Exceptional
110 reviews
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
9.6
Exceptional
148 reviews
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
9.4
Exceptional
291 reviews
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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a window with curtains.
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
9.4
Exceptional
181 reviews
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Top South Canterbury Museum Hotel Reviews

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and comfortable, easy parking."
Lauren 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Coastal Ridge Apartments
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great sized rooms, comfortable beds, nice rooms, very clean. Super easy stop over option"
Rachael 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel

10/10 Excellent
"The owner is lovely,so welcoming and friendly!"
Rachael 1-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Anchor Motel
The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze

8/10 Good
"Parking in some area very small and hard to move vehicle"
Kay 2-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
The Sea Breeze
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

8/10 Good
"large spacious suit room. fluffy white towels. mini fridge that was silent. Brillant shower. Helpful friendly staff. Loved the lift it was like stepping back in time. Bar/restaurant staff were very helpful and fun to be around. Would stay again."
Arthur 2-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
The Grosvenor
Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great motel. My place to go when I’m in town."
Bryan 2-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Bay City Motor Lodge
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

10/10 Excellent
"Clean spacious room. Comfortable."
Toni 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"great view of the sunrise"
Ross 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean, comfy beds, large, warm, spacious units. Had all amenities needed for an overnight stay or longer. Heat pump was great. Spa bath was lovely and worked. Was great having TV's in both bedrooms as well as in the lounge."
Jude 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Canterbury Museum?
South Canterbury Museum is located in a welcoming area of Timaru that travellers like for its bars. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 27 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near South Canterbury Museum?
Adjacent to South Canterbury Museum, The Grosvenor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a casino and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge and Aaron Court Motel.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to South Canterbury Museum?
Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Canterbury Museum.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Canterbury Museum, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near South Canterbury Museum.
What can I see and do near South Canterbury Museum?
Learn about local history at Timaru Lighthouse and Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Ashbury Park, Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge. Lounge by the water at Caroline Bay Beach and Dashing Rocks Beach.
How can I get to South Canterbury Museum?
If you want to venture outside of the area, ride aboard one of the trains from Timaru Station. There may not be many public transport options to choose from near South Canterbury Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.