Title: Timaru Vacation Rentals from CA $88: Short-Term Rentals for 2026 | Expedia.ca

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## Check prices for these dates

In two weeks

[Apr 17 - Apr 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=3445&startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true)

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In three months

[Jun 26 - Jun 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=3445&startDate=2026-06-26&endDate=2026-06-28&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true)

In four months

[Jul 24 - Jul 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=3445&startDate=2026-07-24&endDate=2026-07-26&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true)

## Our top choices for Timaru vacation rentals

![Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626400/9626336/e023fb6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626400/9626336/1a3d331a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626400/9626336/806ba727.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626400/9626336/356084f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Blue Dolphin Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Timaru-Hotels-Blue-Dolphin-Motel.h9626336.Hotel-Information)

Maori Hill

8.0/10

Very good

(168 reviews)

"Clean and tidy great location great hosts "

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Judith

CA $97

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 8 - Apr 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Timaru-Hotels-Blue-Dolphin-Motel.h9626336.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20157900/20157828/7d4dd3f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Studio | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20157900/20157828/1f896c71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Studio | Private kitchenette](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20157900/20157828/71fb50b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchenette](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20157900/20157828/0d98f327.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Coastal Ridge Apartments

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Timaru-Hotels-Coastal-Ridge-Apartments.h20157828.Hotel-Information)

Kensington

9.6/10

Exceptional

(104 reviews)

"Very friendly staff, clean room, easy parking, good location."

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YING

CA $145

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 25 - Apr 26

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Timaru-Hotels-Coastal-Ridge-Apartments.h20157828.Hotel-Information)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626600/9626507/1b75f070.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area (Apartment 6)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626600/9626507/a13ae7aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626600/9626507/4552e5d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626600/9626507/8ba965a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Phoenix Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Temuka-Hotels-Phoenix-Motel.h9626507.Hotel-Information)

Temuka

9.2/10

Wonderful

(119 reviews)

"Nice, flexible host. "

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Duncan

CA $117

CA $136 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 25 - Apr 26

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Temuka-Hotels-Phoenix-Motel.h9626507.Hotel-Information)

![Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27160000/27158600/27158569/177fe6f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27160000/27158600/27158569/9d37484a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27160000/27158600/27158569/a3799874.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27160000/27158600/27158569/7f9da823.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Coldstream Estate - The Whare

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Coldstream-Hotels-Coldstream-Estate-The-Whare.h27158569.Hotel-Information)

Coldstream

10/10

Exceptional

(9 reviews)

"This is a beautiful property with great character and an interesting history. We were very comfortable as well as charmed by this unique place. "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Julie

CA $274

CA $315 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 12 - Apr 13

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Coldstream-Hotels-Coldstream-Estate-The-Whare.h27158569.Hotel-Information)

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## Find vacation rentals that suit your style

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Private vacation homes

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Cabins

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## Top Timaru Hotel Reviews

![The Grosvenor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625400/9625343/3e1de2bd_y.jpg)

### The Grosvenor

10/10 Excellent

"Classic early twentieth century grand hotel in great renovated condition. Excellent bar down stairs with good pub food available. We had a great night there with our local friends."

[](https://expedia.ca/Timaru-Hotels-The-Grosvenor.h9625343.Hotel-Information)

![Panorama Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17870000/17863900/17863877/63044ea3_y.jpg)

### Panorama Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"No breakfast, but great spot with good off-street parking"

[](https://expedia.ca/Timaru-Hotels-Panorama-Motor-Lodge.h17863877.Hotel-Information)

![Cedar Lodge Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20157900/20157821/8e736275_y.jpg)

### Cedar Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room/bathroom. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Timaru-Hotels-Cedar-Lodge-Motel.h20157821.Hotel-Information)

![Anchor Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5080000/5074200/5074136/8a3ddd2d_y.jpg)

### Anchor Motel

2/10 Terrible

"Arrived cops there looking for someone, description of motel didnt state backpackers and the the rooms rented out to emergency winz people. Felt unsafe actually walked out. Guys talking back to police, etc"

[](https://expedia.ca/Timaru-Hotels-Anchor-Motel.h5074136.Hotel-Information)

![Bay City Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27560000/27559000/27558987/a5e41ec1_y.jpg)

### Bay City Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Yes easy parking and friendly check in "

[](https://expedia.ca/Timaru-Hotels-Bay-City-Motor-Lodge.h27558987.Hotel-Information)

![Aaron Court Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97080000/97072700/97072619/aca87d6e_y.jpg)

### Aaron Court Motel

6/10 Okay

"Room are dated, handy to town and beach"

[](https://expedia.ca/Timaru-Hotels-Aaron-Court-Motel.h97072619.Hotel-Information)

![The Fort. Timaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113650000/113647900/113647837/2ae10a39_y.jpg)

### The Fort. Timaru

2/10 Terrible

"Like bashing my a brick wall trying to get a refund. They shouldnt take bookings from expedia. Maybe get someone who speaks english clearly to work reception."

[](https://expedia.ca/Timaru-Hotels-The-Fort-Timaru.h113647837.Hotel-Information)

![Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592958/1d3e34b8_y.jpg)

### Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

10/10 Excellent

"A very clean unit, had good cooking facilities, and the staff were very pleasant and helpful."

[](https://expedia.ca/Timaru-Hotels-Parklands-Motor-Lodge.h2592958.Hotel-Information)

![Blue Dolphin Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626400/9626336/e023fb6d_y.jpg)

### Blue Dolphin Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and tidy great location great hosts "

[](https://expedia.ca/Timaru-Hotels-Blue-Dolphin-Motel.h9626336.Hotel-Information)

## Find out more about Timaru

You always said you would go on a dream vacation someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannon ball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our vacation rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment or room. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your vacation just got upgraded.  
  
As much as you love your short-term rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up . Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in . Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Timaru. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your vacation rental stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true.   
  
It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your vacation rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.   

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