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Stay Timaru

1.0 star property
Hostel in Timaru with a full-service spa

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Room 8 - Budget Queen - Shared Facilities | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Room 1 - Budget Single - Own Toilet & Vanity | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Located in Seaview, Stay Timaru provides a peaceful getaway with practical amenities. Guests enjoy free self-parking and WiFi while having access to convenient laundry facilities and a full-service spa. The property also offers time-saving express check-in and check-out services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 17 - Sep 18
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Tomorrow

Sep 18 - Sep 19
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Room 1 - Budget Single - Own Toilet & Vanity | Bathroom sink

Room 1 - Budget Single - Own Toilet & Vanity

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room 14 - Budget Queen - Own Toilet & Vanity | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 14 - Budget Queen - Own Toilet & Vanity

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 15 - Budget Queen - Own Toilet & Vanity | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 15 - Budget Queen - Own Toilet & Vanity

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 2 - Budget Single - Own Toilet & Vanity | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 2 - Budget Single - Own Toilet & Vanity

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room 16 - Budget Queen - Own Toilet & Vanity | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 16 - Budget Queen - Own Toilet & Vanity

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 17 - Budget Single - Own Toilet & Vanity

Room 17 - Budget Single - Own Toilet & Vanity | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 17 - Budget Single - Own Toilet & Vanity

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room 3 - Budget Single - Own Toilet & Vanity | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 3 - Budget Single - Own Toilet & Vanity

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room 10 - Budget Queen - Shared Facilities | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 10 - Budget Queen - Shared Facilities

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 11 - Budget Queen - Shared Facilities | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 11 - Budget Queen - Shared Facilities

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 5 - Budget Queen - Own Toilet & Vanity | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 5 - Budget Queen - Own Toilet & Vanity

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 12 - Budget Queen - Own Toilet & Vanity | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 12 - Budget Queen - Own Toilet & Vanity

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 7 - Budget Queen - Ensuite Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 8 - Budget Queen - Shared Facilities | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 8 - Budget Queen - Shared Facilities

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 9 - Budget Queen - Shared Facilities | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 9 - Budget Queen - Shared Facilities

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Timaru, Stay Timaru is in the city center. South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Botanical Gardens and Pleasant Point Museum and Railway.
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39 Elizabeth St, Timaru, Canterbury, 7910

What's nearby

  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Canterbury Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ashbury Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 15 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Stay Timaru

Hostel located in Seaview
Stay Timaru provides amenities like laundry facilities and a full-service spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Stay Timaru have perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system

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

Stay Timaru Timaru
Stay Timaru Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Stay Timaru Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Timaru

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay Timaru pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stay Timaru?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay Timaru?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Stay Timaru?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay Timaru located?

Located in Seaview, this spa hostel is within a 15-minute walk of South Canterbury Museum, Aigantighe Art Gallery, and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Caroline Bay Beach and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Timaru Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Stay Timaru Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Met all my needs as required so would recommend this establishment
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very clean & tidy. Great value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Frederiqua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, clean and warm. Big shared kitchen. Nice shared area. Hard to adjust the water in the shower and no heating in the shower so quite cold.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the check in was a bit annoying as it's automatic/there is no reception desk and you're supposed to get an email the day of with directions for check in.... but the on site manager was extremely helpful and effectively checked me in. that being said, it was clean and quiet which was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing was that I was used to a firmer mattress. And maybe an extra pillow would have been helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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