What is Watlington like?

Travellers to the Watlington neighbourhood in Timaru will be sure to enjoy their stay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Watlington, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Watlington.

What are the top things to see and do in Watlington?

Botanic Gardens, Aigantighe Art Gallery and South Canterbury Museum are just a few of the places to visit in and around Watlington. Botanical Gardens and Otipua Wetland are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Timaru.

Watlington Hotels: 41 Cheap Accommodation in Watlington

41 Cheap Hotels in Watlington - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

"Good hotel at reasonable price"

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24 Feb - 25 Feb

"Great place to stay. Has luxurious touches with spa tub, robes and slippers. Have stayed before and will stay again. "

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21 Feb - 22 Feb

"Very friendly staff. Good size rooms. Smooth check in process. Some rooms has smell. "

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3 Mar - 4 Mar

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family non-spa)

"A very comfortable, roomy, clean stay with enough supplies to cook your own stovetop food. We loved relaxing on the balcony listening to birds in this quiet neighborhood an easy walk from downtown. Manager was very friendly."

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17 Feb - 18 Feb

"We had not planned to travel to Timaru, but needed the hospital services. This place was a last-minute booking that was perfect for us. Our family had been traveling in close quarters and this was great to have a little space to move around. Having a functional full kitchen, dining room, living room, and all the clear spaces for recycling and compost was very welcome. The person who checked us in was friendly and offered room options and a couple ideas of what to do in town. They were flexible...

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17 Feb - 18 Feb

"On arrival the reception area did not appeal too much. However the receptionist was very welcoming and friendly. Our room was on the second floor and we were so pleased with it. The whole floor has been recently refurbished and our room at the front was lovely. "

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2 Mar - 3 Mar

"Check-in was quick, and friendly. Room was clean and well equipped. Would stay again."

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1 Mar - 2 Mar

"Welcoming staff, always ready to assist & cheerful."

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18 Feb - 19 Feb

"This is a good motel and we would stay there again if passing through Timaru. The name harbour view is a bit misleading as the hotel doesn't have a harbour view, at least not from the ground floor rooms! However it is only a short walk from Caroline Bay. The centre of Timaru is a little further to walk and it's uphill if that is an issue for you. However there is plenty of parking in town. A particular mention to the lady on reception who was both friendly and helpful. Note that if you are...

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22 Feb - 23 Feb

Efficiency, Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

" friendly service "

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20 Feb - 21 Feb

"Very clean and we were very happy with the awesome view"

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24 Feb - 25 Feb

Superior House, 3 Bedrooms, City View | Private kitchen

"Good "

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17 Feb - 18 Feb

Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

"needs abit of up dating"

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2 Mar - 3 Mar

"Beautiful property. Good and adequate amenities. Very comfortable except for drainage in the shower. Feel as though you’re wading in water because of slow drainage. "

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1 Mar - 2 Mar

"Very friendly check-in. The lady at reception was very nice and helpful with our questions being our first visit to Timaru. Walked to the lighthouse then to the penguins. Returned late at night and had an awesome sleep in a very comfortable warm bed. The room is not fancy but perfect for the price and you just need somewhere to sleep. "

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19 Feb - 20 Feb

"Handy to amenities. Close to city centre. "

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22 Feb - 23 Feb

"Wonderful place to stay "

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18 Mar - 19 Mar

Superior Studio | Shared kitchen facilities

"Good price , great food"

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19 Feb - 20 Feb

"Beautifully appointed apartment, spacious, well equipped and comfortable. We were close to the main road, which gave a bit of traffic noise, but it was in no way annoying or disturbing. Short walk to the New World supermarket and good pubs and restaurants."

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5 Mar - 6 Mar

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Timaru Central

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Though Timaru Central may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.