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The Sea Breeze

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A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows. - The Sea Breeze (Timaru)
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted artwork. - The Sea Breeze (Timaru)
A modern room with a round table and six chairs, a bed, a small bedside table, and two framed pictures on the wall. - The Sea Breeze (Timaru)
A sign welcoming to SEA BREEZE with a NO VACANCY message. - The Sea Breeze (Timaru)
A round mirror reflecting a view of a beach and ocean, with two framed photographs on the wall. - The Sea Breeze (Timaru)
The Sea Breeze provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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A compact kitchen with a window, built-in microwave, and a small refrigerator.

Basic Studio, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A living room with a TV, a sofa, a chair, and a view of a body of water through large windows.

Deluxe Apartment, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a circular wall art piece, a pendant light, and a wooden headboard.

Deluxe Studio, Ocean View

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a green sofa, a white armchair, and two round wooden tables.

Deluxe Apartment, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 6 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Timaru Central, a neighborhood in Timaru, The Sea Breeze is near the airport and near the beach. Timaru Lighthouse and Richard Pearse Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Botanical Gardens and Pleasant Point Museum and Railway. Visit our Timaru travel guide
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28 The Bay Hill, Timaru, Canterbury Region, 7910

What's nearby

  • A garden with a fountain, benches, and a statue.
    Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • South Canterbury Museum
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ashbury Park
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Black & Coffee
    5 min drive
  • Burger King
    4 min walk
  • Sopheze
    8 min walk
  • Benny's Again! Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Kfc
    19 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 50.0 per night

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 50.0 per night

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sea Breeze pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sea Breeze?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sea Breeze?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sea Breeze located?

Located in Timaru Central, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and South Canterbury Museum. Caroline Bay Beach and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre are also within 15 minutes. Timaru Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Sea Breeze Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location as you can walk to the city area for shops/food. And down to Caroline Bay for the beach and parks. We had an ocean view room and it was very modern, quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place - amazing views right over Caroline bay. Great location , staff and the brand new refurb is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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From check in to departure our stay at The Sea Breeze Motel was enjoyable. Our room (Room 11 - Hydro Grand) had an amazing view of Caroline Bay. The room was large with a comfy bed, quality linens and comfortable pillows. The bathroom had everything you could want and the shower had great pressure. Thank you, we'll be staying again next time we're in Timaru.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a fantastic stay at this apartment in Timaru. It has been recently refurbished and is beautifully presented, with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. The location is excellent, just minutes from the main street, with plenty of great restaurants and cafés within easy walking distance. The apartment itself was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The real highlight, though, was the amazing sea views. They were absolutely incredible and made the stay feel extra special. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Timaru!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Superb room, brand new, beautiful decor, spotlessly clean, very roomy and warm and great bathroom. Staff helpful and friendly. Lovely views. Easy walk to town, restaurants, Caroline Bay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We stayed at Seabreeze (family of 4) with our 2 young children. Location was AMAZING so close to the playground, beach, aviary, and an easy walk down the main street. The view was stunning from our room, and even though it was right by the road we didn't find it to busy or noisy. Everything felt new, clean and tidy. It was a beautiful space to stay, and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, close to town and very modern.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot to stay while in Timaru
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great experience and stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location with Ocean Views nearby cafes and restaurants. Ideal for my needs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean tidy & good value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel was absolutely outstanding. 5 star +. The rooms were immaculate. Bed was super comfortable. Bathrooms beautiful! I will be coming up with an excuse to visit Timaru to simply stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Everything is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Parking in some area very small and hard to move vehicle
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I highly recommend the Sea Breeze to stay, lovely styled room with excellent amenities and a great location especially for a wonderful view of a stunning sun rise. I’ll be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026