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Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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King Studio Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Studio Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Internal Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Internal Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Studio with Seaview | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Studio with Seaview

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Top Floor Executive Studio with Seaview

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Executive Two Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Ground Floor King Studio - Adjacent Building | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Ground Floor King Studio - Adjacent Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Toaster
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
10 Wai-Iti Rd, Maori Hill, Timaru, 7910

What's nearby

  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Canterbury Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Botanic Gardens - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture Timaru - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Arthur St Cafe - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Motel near Caroline Bay Beach
Located close to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery, Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge provides laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15.50 for adults and NZD 15.50 for children

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15.50 for adults and NZD 15.50 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge Motel
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge Timaru
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge Motel Timaru

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge located?

Located in Maori Hill, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery. Timaru Lighthouse and South Canterbury Museum are also within 15 minutes. Timaru Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Good central location and views of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

This is a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Welcoming staff, always ready to assist & cheerful.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Nice accommodation, good location to the township
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Excellent facilities and well located.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10

This was a good place for our stopover. The office person directed us to see penguins at dusk. We were able see a few penguins at the pier rockwall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Excellent stop for business on an overnight trip driving through town. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10

Great location with views over the harbour.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Excellent and helpful owner. Very well located and clean with everything a guest could need. Only could use better floor sound insulation and the nearby intersection was busy - double glazed windows made it very fine for sleeping.

10/10

Very good facilities and service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Wonderful accommodation, Sandra was so helpful and friendly, very comfortable beds and very clean and tidy. Great location to walk to beach or town. Highly recommend and we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Lovely room. Ideal accomm for exploring the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

This was a great find, large well appointed room with a view of Caroline beach. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Upon arrival Sandra check us in real fast, gave us good advice where to see penguins. Super friendly and helpful. Checking out also fast and easy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

From the moment we arrived we were welcomed by the host who gave us some amazing tips for exploring the area and surrounds. Without her advice we wouldn’t have taken the route we did.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Had all the faciities that we required anthe staff were very helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Lovely room, great position,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Loved our stay at this property. Will return if we need in Timaru
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Fantastic stay, didn't want to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

Stayed overnight on drive from Christchurch to Dunedin. Friendly staff made us feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

A very warm welcome and a great stay. Well appointed to walk to town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Excellent location. Wonderful room with sea view. Property of high standard with excellent cleanliness and friendly staff.

10/10

Close to town and Caroline Bay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Very clean 😊. Good location and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023