Bay City Motor Lodge

Property class: 3

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Located close to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Timaru Lighthouse, Bay City Motor Lodge provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Studio, Accessible, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Executive Studio, Balcony

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a small table, a sink, and a window.

Deluxe Studio, Jetted Tub

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window, and a chair.

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street.

Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view.

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Basic Studio

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Studio, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street.

Classic Studio, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment, Sea View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located near the beach, Bay City Motor Lodge is in Maori Hill, a neighborhood 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 and Ashbury Park. Don't miss out on a visit to Botanical Gardens. Visit our Timaru travel guide
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10-14 Evans Street, Timaru, 7910

What's nearby

  • A garden with a fountain, benches, and a statue.
    Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ashbury Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Timaru Lighthouse
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Canterbury Museum
    14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Black & Coffee
    4 min drive
  • Burger King
    6 min walk
  • Sopheze
    13 min walk
  • Benny's Again! Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Kfc
    11 min walk

About this property

Bay City Motor Lodge

  • Motel near Caroline Bay Beach
  • Located close to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Timaru Lighthouse, Bay City Motor Lodge provides laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this motel include:
    • Free self parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a front-desk safe
    • Luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Bay City Motor Lodge offer perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
    • 55-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and mini fridges

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bay City Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay City Motor Lodge?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay City Motor Lodge on Oct 26, 2026 start from CA $140, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay City Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bay City Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Bay City Motor Lodge located?

Located in Maori Hill, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Caroline Bay Beach. Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park are also within 15 minutes. Timaru Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Bay City Motor Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great, close to parks and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes easy parking and friendly check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay , good parking , 2 bedrooms nice and roomy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in process, nice staff, room was better than the photos, very comfortable bed and pillows. Our two bedroom room was spacious and had what we needed, loved the ceiling fan on a warmer night during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean convenient good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people at the reception, great service, great rooms for the price. Great views. A overall very good experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, also convenient, only spoilt by road works restricting access to the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect! Really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking very easy great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, handy to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and very spacious room. In a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and close spot to walk to beach and town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy, very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and very comfortable. Check in and out was painless with being notified beforehand what our room number was and a drop box to drop key in on leaving.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central location - close to food and supermarket. Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly owner. Convenient location, tidy unit with everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

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

Clean and Comfortable

I usually stay here when I visit Timaru. It is clean and comfortable and not overly pricey
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

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

Very good place

Very good accommodation. Unfortunately the guest in front of my room were super loud and not respectful. Although not really the motel fault.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Property but of our 10 day South Island tour was the most expensive encounterd I guess there must have been a Clog Dancing conference that night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was pleasant. Unfortunately roadworks going on in the area and losing power in the morning. Would have been nice to have been advised of the power outage so that we could have made a cuppa and not feel like we had no choice but to check out early
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
disappointed with the welcome , did not want non NZ people in the motel .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good! Like always
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could do better job with everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025