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The Grosvenor

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A bar area with wooden flooring, a curved bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves. - The Grosvenor (Timaru)
A historic building with arched windows and a classic facade, likely a hotel, with a well-lit street in front. - The Grosvenor (Timaru)
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window, and a picture on the wall. - The Grosvenor (Timaru)
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Located close to Caroline Bay Beach and DB Brewery, The Grosvenor provides a casino, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For those looking to try their luck, this hotel boasts 18 slot machines, a casino VIP room, and a casino gaming table. The on-site restaurant, TGB, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a patterned carpet.

Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a patterned carpet.

Executive Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window, and a picture on the wall.

Economy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Grosvenor is in Timaru Central, a neighborhood in Timaru. Caroline Bay Beach and DB Brewery are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Timaru travel guide
Map
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru

What's nearby

  • A garden with a fountain, benches, and a statue.
    Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • South Canterbury Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Aigantighe Art Gallery
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Ashbury Park
    6 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    10 min walk
  • Black & Coffee
    6 min drive
  • Benny's Again! Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Sopheze
    3 min walk
  • Kfc
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; NZD 13 to 24 for adults and NZD 13 to 24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • TGB

Things to do

  • 18 slot machines
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino (2,422 square feet of space)
  • Gaming table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,787 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Casino
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

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 not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 13.00 to 24.00 for adults, and NZD 13.00 to 24.00 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grosvenor 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 Grosvenor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Grosvenor?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Grosvenor located?

Located in Timaru Central, this hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Caroline Bay Beach and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from DB Brewery. Timaru Station is only a 3-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Grosvenor Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 850 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 850 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 850 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 850 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 850 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ants

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay. Great hotel with lovely rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
large spacious suit room. fluffy white towels. mini fridge that was silent. Brillant shower. Helpful friendly staff. Loved the lift it was like stepping back in time. Bar/restaurant staff were very helpful and fun to be around. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly helpful staff, great food.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big clean rooms comfy bed and yummy food had the roast was delicious 😋
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and historical feel of the building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top notch. staff very good and meals also great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff , wonderful rooms , very modern . Some construction during the day but quiet at night , safe area for walking , restuarants close by and variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean and tidy, staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, spacious, excellent a/c. All staff in the hotel and pub were hard working, polite and listened to what you wanted
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well maintained. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay. Welcoming, helpful staff, and a lovely room. I always enjoy staying at the Grosvenor, and I’m looking forward to my next stay. Will definitely aim to stay in an Executive room again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect and the room very clean A most enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , great staff , renovations going on during the day so a bit of noise . The rooms that are completed are excellent !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. Central location with great off street parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are clean and modern with nice high ceilings, lots of natural light in the bathroom. Location was very quiet Saturday night, easy parking across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, clean, big room, meals are excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay here, the staff were amazing and the room was very clean, neat and tidy with everything I needed plus the location was great! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Beautiful room. Quite large. Had everything we needed . Had dinner downstairs at the restaurant. Good value meals.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Tracey

Very clean and the people were incredibly helpful. Excellent pub and restaurant pub
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms comfortable. Central location with parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was recently upgraded and very clean and functional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Debra Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was lovely and clean but the toiletries were just silly little sachets that were useless. The shower was great though. Meal in the bar very tasty and good value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice place to stay, quiet and the restaurant food is good Very clean and great new rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food at the Pub!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023