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Panorama Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Suburban Timaru motel in Timaru Central with free parking
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Studio | Balcony view
Studio | Private kitchen
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite
Superior One Bedroom Suite | Living area
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025

Room options

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Accessible studio

Accessible studio

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 56 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sauna studio

Sauna studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior One Bedroom Suite | Balcony view

Superior One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Internal studio

Internal studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Front of property - evening/night

The Grosvenor

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
7.8 out of 10, Good, (760)
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
52 The Bay Hill, Timaru, 7910

What's nearby

  • South Canterbury Museum - 10 min walk
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 10 min walk
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 11 min walk
  • Ashbury Park - 18 min walk
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 11 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture Timaru - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Arthur St Cafe - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Panorama Motor Lodge

Motel located in Timaru Central
A terrace, laundry facilities and a hot tub are just a few of the amenities provided at Panorama Motor Lodge. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Panorama Motor Lodge have amenities, such as free WiFi, dining tables and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Hairdryers and shampoo
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 17.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children

Things to do

  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 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 at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 17.50 for adults and from NZD 17.50 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Panorama Motor Lodge TIMARU
Panorama Motor TIMARU
Panorama Motor
Panorama Motor Lodge Motel
Panorama Motor Lodge Timaru
Panorama Motor Lodge Motel Timaru

Frequently asked questions

Is Panorama Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 27 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Panorama Motor Lodge on 6 Jan 2025 start from AU$197.42, 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 Panorama Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Panorama Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Panorama Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Panorama Motor Lodge located?

Located in Timaru Central, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden, South Canterbury Museum and Aigantighe Art Gallery. Caroline Bay Beach and Timaru Lighthouse are also within 15 minutes. Timaru Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 94 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley, Dunrobin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a sauna room which was very pleasant. Dined at the nearby Pier 64, which was nice. Short walk to see the Penguins!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views. Several restaurants in the same block. Nice walk downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Renata

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Denyse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but very noisy traffic overnight. Room was well equipped and very comfortable. Would also benefit from compendium in the room with info on local area, instructions re heater operation etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was great, we arrived late and our unit was warm and lit, so appreciated that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the sea and restaurants, good kitchen, very well set up.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay in Timaru Centerally located
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience of getting to many areas, shopping dinning etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The property was well situated and had lovely views over Caroline Bay. The unit needs to be refurbished including carpet replacement. The owner was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Eve

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location good Rooms noisy by road
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah, Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the bay. Beautiful room on 4th floor. Needed to carry bags up flight of stairs. Very nice inside. Could not figure out how to work TV. No instructions. The carnival was going on at the time so was very festive, but quiet a night. Enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marama

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

6/10 Okay

Tracy

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

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is below average and not somewhere I will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gavin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views, so handy to town, very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0
Address
52 The Bay Hill, Timaru