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Baywatch Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Beach Timaru motel in Maori Hill with free parking

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Accessible Studio with Seaview
Four Bedroom Villa
Four Bedroom Villa
Studio with Seaview
Beach
In the heart of Maori Hill, Baywatch Motor Lodge offers a serene escape with a lush garden and convenient laundry facilities. Connect to in-room WiFi, relax with free newspapers, and take advantage of luggage storage. Previous guests have praised the motel's tranquil atmosphere.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Room options

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Four Bedroom Villa

Four Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
4 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 6 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Accessible Two Bedroom Unit

Accessible Two Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Economy Studio

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Microwave
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Suite

One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Economy Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Microwave
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Spa Two Bedroom Suite with Seaview

Spa Two Bedroom Suite with Seaview

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Accessible Studio with Seaview

Accessible Studio with Seaview

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite - Upstairs

Two Bedroom Suite - Upstairs

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Upstairs Studio with Seaview

Upstairs Studio with Seaview

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio with Seaview

Studio with Seaview

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
7 Evans Street, Timaru, 7910

What's nearby

  • Caroline Bay Beach - 2 min walk
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 7 min walk
  • Ashbury Park - 10 min walk
  • South Canterbury Museum - 14 min walk
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 17 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture Timaru - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Arthur St Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Baywatch Motor Lodge

Upscale motel located in Maori Hill
Baywatch Motor Lodge provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), free newspapers and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Baywatch Motor Lodge offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Microwaves, stovetops and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 6 to 18 for adults and NZD 6 to 18 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 6 to 18 for adults and NZD 6 to 18 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Baywatch Motor Lodge Timaru
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Baywatch Motor Timaru
Baywatch Motor
Baywatch Motor Lodge Motel
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Baywatch Motor Lodge Motel Timaru

Frequently asked questions

Is Baywatch Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Baywatch Motor Lodge?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Baywatch Motor Lodge on 24 Feb 2025 start from AU$167.71, including 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 Baywatch Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Baywatch Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Baywatch Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Baywatch Motor Lodge located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Maori Hill motel is within a 10-minute walk of Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Ashbury Park and Aigantighe Art Gallery are also within 15 minutes. Timaru Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Baywatch Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 104 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JOHN AND CAROL

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great view of the waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts at the Baywatch are amazing. Lively, fun, informative and mad a great hot breakfast brought to our room. The view was beautiful to the ocean. Great park nearby. Wonderful stay and will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

S D

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holiday
Comfortable & great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chirag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view of bay from room 15 . Perfect 2 bedroom and living space for 3 people. No road noise. Train noise not significant for us. Warm and cosy on a cold day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean place but noisy.
Very noisy location. Highway one side. Train track on the other. But I reckon most if not all motels in Timaru suffer highway noise.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Overlooking the bay and sea. Railway noise insignificant despite overlooking the line . No road noise despite being on SH1. Accidentally left items behind- very helpful hosts solved the problem. Great location walking to beach by and town. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view of Caroline Bay! Clean and you can walk up just a few blocks to a nice restaurant. Spacious sea view room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Moira

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot but the noise from running taps of other rooms constantly woke us up. Right on the train but that did not bother us as only a few a day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great outlook very comfortable bed and facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front of house service and extremely comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly helpful owners/management. A parking space specifically for my motel. Warm with a great view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sueann

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cold and the heater was broken it would only work on the lowest heat. Not enough blankets on the bed. Poorly maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Welcome. Lovely room and great outdoor area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great view of the port. There is a train track nearby
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021