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Blue Dolphin Motel

3.5 star property
Apartment in Timaru with free parking

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1 bedroom, WiFi, wheelchair access
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4) | Living area | TV
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Property entrance
1 bedroom, WiFi, wheelchair access

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor Space

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 5) | Living area | TV

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 5)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 6) | 1 bedroom, WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 6)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9) | 1 bedroom, WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Excec. Studio Apartment) | Living area | TV

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Excec. Studio Apartment)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment 7)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment 7) | Living area | TV

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment 7)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4) | In-room dining

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 1)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 1) | Living area | TV

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 1)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartments 8 &10)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartments 8 &10) | Living area | TV

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartments 8 &10)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
40 Evans Street, Timaru

What's nearby

  • Caroline Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • South Canterbury Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ashbury Park - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 2 min drive
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture Timaru - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Arthur St Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Blue Dolphin Motel

Apartment in Timaru with free parking
This smoke-free apartment building features WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a garden. Each apartment provides a TV with cable channels, plus a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Added amenities include a washing machine, WiFi, and a coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is not available.
Blue Dolphin Motel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Timaru apartment provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Cable television is provided.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (NZD 2 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 2 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 15 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 11 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 2 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 2 per day (rates may vary)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Dolphin Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blue Dolphin Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Dolphin Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Dolphin Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Blue Dolphin Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Blue Dolphin Motel located?

Located in Maori Hill, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Ashbury Park, Timaru Lighthouse, and Aigantighe Art Gallery. Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and South Canterbury Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Timaru Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Blue Dolphin Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 146 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We were near the beach and able to walk to the botanical gardens. We stopped to eat on the way back. Room was spotlessly clean. Bed was very comfortable. Good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Handy to Town Centre. Had everything we needed. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10

Very run down property. The Lady was very snappy. Was clean and beds were comfy. Right on the highway and limited parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Price was very reasonable so over all it was a very good stay, the 2 bedroom unit was very comfortable and the managers were very helpful, would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Nice, clean, easy parking, easy walk into town. I would recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Comfortable, clean and cosy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

great value motel, loads of room, close to park/beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Nice clean room and upstairs and downstairs bedroom. Was very nice to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

We love staying here! Its our third time now and they never disappoint!! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10

Comfortable beds, cleanliness of rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

Clean tidy and easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10

Too noisy unfortunately next time id look at getting a place further away from main road value for money yes it was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Nice. Mid week short notice. Exceeded expectations for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10

Motel was fine - comfortable and clean. Furniture is from the 70's and could be updated - overall value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10

Straightforward and good value
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10

It was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Good location for walking to Caroline Bay. Bakery across road, and short drive to shops. Unit was spacious with new carpet and had separate lounge/dining to bedrooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Good location but heavy road noise
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Lovely owner on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10

Reception was very helpful and room was clean. Property needs an uplift. And even with double panel windows can hear traffic although dies down through night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10

Good for a night but wall heater on a timer doesn’t allow for the room to heat up and stay warm
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024