The Coast Motel

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery, The Coast Motel provides a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is RM355
RM409 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov

Room options

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A row of motel rooms with large sliding glass doors, a small outdoor seating area with a chair and table, and a clear blue sky with clouds.

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio 7 sleeps up to 2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio 6 sleeps up to 3)

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, a kettle, and a small refrigerator.

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio 6 sleeps up to 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio 9)

A hotel room with a bed, a black leather sofa, a small wooden table, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio 9)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A neatly made bed with a quilted grey duvet, a wooden nightstand with a remote control, and a window with sheer curtains.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, white and patterned pillows, and a pair of folded towels on the footboard.

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio 3 sleeps 2)

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.

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio 3 sleeps 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Studio 1 sleeps 2)

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Studio 1 sleeps 2)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio 5 sleeps 2)

A room with a bed, a black leather sofa, a small wooden table, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio 5 sleeps 2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Studio 2 sleeps up to 3)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, chairs, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Studio 2 sleeps up to 3)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio 4 sleeps up to 3)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, chairs, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio 4 sleeps up to 3)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior House, 3 Bedrooms, City View

A modern room with a wooden dining table, white chairs, a black leather sofa, and large windows offering a view of houses and greenery.

Superior House, 3 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Located near the beach, The Coast Motel is in Maori Hill, a neighbourhood in Timaru. Timaru Lighthouse and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caroline Bay Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Botanical Gardens. Visit our Timaru travel guide
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28 Evans Street, Timaru, 7910

What's nearby

  • A garden with a fountain, benches, and a statue.
    Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ashbury Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Timaru Lighthouse
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Canterbury Museum
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Timaru Station
    2 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    119 min drive

Restaurants

  • Black & Coffee
    4 min drive
  • Burger King
    9 min walk
  • Kfc
    9 min walk
  • 2 Stags
    15 min walk
  • Sopheze
    16 min walk

About this property

The Coast Motel

  • Motel near Caroline Bay Beach
  • Located close to Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery, The Coast Motel provides a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and outdoor furniture
    • Tour/ticket information, meeting rooms and barbecues
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at The Coast Motel boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Microwaves, toasters and cookware/dishes/utensils
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, cots/infant beds and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Coast Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 15 kg per pet. There's a fee of NZD 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Coast Motel?

As of 15 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Coast Motel on 20 Nov 2026 start from RM355, 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 The Coast Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Coast Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Coast Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Coast Motel located?

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

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Coast Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 160 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel really needs an upgrade to refresh the jaded old fashioned look. There is no hair dryer in the room, you have to ask reception. The second toilet roll dispenser was broken and we encoutered an embarassing aituation when the first toilet roll finishd and we could not access the second toilet roll in the jammed dispenser. Luckily there was a facial tissue box by the handbasin outside the toilet cubicle. We reported the matter to reception, and they were unaware. The housekeeping lady was making up another room, but she seemed not concerned about the jammed toile roll dispenser which she must have known about. The windows had loose latches and the toilet water tank is pretty grimey. The shower cubicle is very tight, had an old fashioned foldable platic door, and the instant water heater is not easy to adjust to the right temperature. The bed was firm and decently comfortable. There is only one chair against a very narrow ledge serving as a kitchen counter and charging station. And a sofa and coffee table next to bed. Room lighting is very dark. Parking is down a sloping driveway and is very tricky to manouvere in or out of a parking space. Thankfully we only had to stay one night. Only stay here if you cannot find another more decent place. This is not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly, had a unit beside a grassed area for toileting our boy. Unfortunately front unit on the main highway so traffic noise very loud even though the windows were double glazed. Very nice hosts, Donna couldn't have been more helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to put your head down with comfortable beds and a little kitchen area. The shower was good. The parking was very good for our needs being two vehicles and a trailer plenty of room for security and fencing. The outside Area is all concrete so don’t expect a garden the rooms were very good. A little noise from the main road at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nothing unique. The people were lovely and it was clean. It was in a 'tired' condition. I'm a light sleeper and didn't realise the noise that was generated by the neighbours and traffic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy access and the room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice hotel with and a good check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A great motel, very friendly staff, clean and tidy. Handy to town and Hospital, easy parking. It was a bonus being able to have my wee Cavoodle to stay. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a 2 bedroom unit but what we found on arrival was basically a studio with a double and single beds and a small single bedroom off it. This made things awkward as our travelling companion had to come through our bedroom/kitchen/dining room to use the bathroom. Not impressed. 😐
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Nothing excited us about the property at all. Very noisy place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Old and dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Single-glazed windows right on SH1 meant I could hear every truck throughout the night. Terrible sleep! Also, the walls were thin so I could also hear the snorer next door. The shower was terrible... I could go on. However, I find in these situations that the manager is not the owner, and so has no ability to upgrade the property. The owner takes their lease payments and the manager apologises on their behalf. The manager of this property was very efficient and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family stay

The room was good and a central location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean & tidy. It was in a good location. Room was tired and needed updating. Not keen on doing dishes in bathroom sink. Shower box very small. Wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for the family!

We enjoyed our stay. It was very comfortable with plenty of space for the family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

1st time stay in 28yrs

Great place, being a lite sleeper not tye best room to be in, nothing wrong with cindition, service or venue
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motel is very clean and tidy, it is convenient to the city but also to places around, the staff are friendly and helpful. the only minuses could be road noise if the unit is near the street, but it is not intrusive. The showers water supply and control could be improved. I was happy with my stay and have used this motel many times.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good for a short stay in Timaru

Homestead Lodge Motel met our expectations for a comfortable stay in Timaru. Fair value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place but a shame about the double bed was horrible major roll together nice and tidy rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

COMFORTABLE MOTEL

You have to call beforehand if you will arrive late since the Reception closes at night. They will give you instructions about your room no. and where to get the key. Overall it was a good stay and roomy enough for 3 people. I just wish though they'd put blackout curtains instead of vertical blinds since the glass facade is too big
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Passing through only, not a destination

Very basic, very dates
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great location to restaurants and town. Spacious rooms with good kitchenettes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Back motel less traffic noise. Didn't like the stairs as 3 year old kept going to the edge with a big drop off
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good budget motel

Good budget motel on main road so quite noisy. Didnt have huge expectations because it was cheap so pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019