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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 round mirror reflecting a view of a beach and ocean, with two framed photographs on the wall.
A sign welcoming to SEA BREEZE with a NO VACANCY message.
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted artwork.

1. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
Timaru Central, 0.6 km from South Canterbury Museum
United States
Kurt
RM508
RM584 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
The Sea Breeze
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, a framed picture, and a desk with a computer and various items.
A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, 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.

2. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Maori Hill, 0.9 km from South Canterbury Museum
Canada
Ivica
RM518
RM595 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
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 hotel room with a kitchen area, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed with a patterned pillow, and a chair.

3. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Sarah
RM464
RM534 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Coastal Ridge Apartments
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 balcony with a table and chairs, large sliding glass doors, and a clear view of the surrounding area.
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.

4. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Parkside, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Rachael
RM412
RM474 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a small refrigerator.
A room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a leather sofa, and a window with curtains.
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.

5. Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
Kensington, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Lindsay
RM390
RM449 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Cedar Lodge Motel
A room with a leather sofa, sheer curtains, and a view of a balcony.
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance.
A modern building with a flat facade, a small garden area with rocks and plants, and a parking lot with a white car.
A modern office space with two transparent chairs and a black desk.

6. Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
Maori Hill, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Thomas
RM431
RM496 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Harbour View Motel
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.
A two-story hotel with a sign advertising 3D air conditioning and a view of the sky.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a round table, a brick wall, and a glass door leading to a parking lot.

7. Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
Parkside, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Rodney
RM399
RM459 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Aspen on King 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 modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a painting of a forest.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

8. Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
Timaru Central, 0.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Ele
RM424
RM487 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Panorama Motor Lodge
A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.
A balcony with metal chairs and tables, a glass door, and a blue and white building facade.
A modern living room with black leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
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.

9. Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King
Parkside, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Paul
RM400
RM461 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Fitzgerald on King
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.
A coastal residential area with houses, a sandy beach, and people engaging in water activities.
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.

10. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
Maori Hill, 1.1 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Ross
RM425
RM489 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Baywatch Motor Lodge
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 large, two-story brick building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a porch.
A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.

11. Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
Maori Hill, 1 km from South Canterbury Museum
New Zealand
Nick
RM345
RM397 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Bay City Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.
A parking lot with a building in the background.
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 balcony with a glass table and metal chairs, overlooking a parking area and trees.

12. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Waimataitai, 1.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Toni
RM324
RM373 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a small table with a bowl.
A motel sign indicating a vacancy, with an entrance via Pringle St.

13. Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
Waimataitai, 2 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Jared
RM371
RM427 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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 living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a seating area with a coffee table, and a television.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.
An outdoor deck with a glass-top table and metal chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence.

14. Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
Maori Hill, 1.4 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Rachael
RM246
RM282 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 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 hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view.
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
RM275
RM316 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and an oven.
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.

16. The Coast Motel

The Coast Motel
Maori Hill, 1.2 km from South Canterbury Museum
United States
Gloria
RM371
RM426 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
The Coast 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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench by the window, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and toilet.

17. The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
Timaru Central, 0.4 km from South Canterbury Museum
New Zealand
Wayne
RM284
RM327 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
The Fort. Timaru
A neatly made bed with patterned bedding and a dark-colored pillow.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and cabinets.
A motel sign with a 'No Vacancy' notice, a digital TV service sign, and a price range for rooms.
A small, compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a television, and a patterned rug.

18. Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
Maori Hill, 1.3 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Peter
RM218
RM251 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Aaron Court Motel
A modern bar area with a central counter, shelves with bottles, and hanging pendant lights.
A lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a seating area.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a large window providing a view of the outside.
A restaurant with brick-patterned walls, wooden tables and chairs, a black leather couch, and a television mounted on the wall.

19. Northpark Motel

Northpark Motel
Washdyke, 4.7 km from South Canterbury Museum
Australia
Cattareeya
RM323
RM371 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Northpark 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.
A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and two chairs, and a window with red curtains.
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
RM367
RM422 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Phoenix Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to South Canterbury Museum

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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 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 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 view of greenery outside.
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
9.4
Exceptional
293 reviews
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A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.
Cedar Lodge Motel
9.4
Exceptional
135 reviews
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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 26 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 Aaron Court Motel and Baywatch Motor Lodge.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to South Canterbury Museum?
Expedia has 26 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 Botanical Gardens. 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.