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The Grosvenor

3.0 star property
Hotel with a casino, near Caroline Bay Beach

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The Grosvenor sits near Caroline Bay Beach, offering a lively casino experience for guests seeking entertainment. The on-site restaurant TGB serves all three daily meals, while in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Single Room with 1 Single Bed) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Single Room with 1 Single Bed)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru

What's nearby

  • South Canterbury Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Grosvenor

Hotel near Caroline Bay Beach
Located close to DB Brewery, The Grosvenor provides a casino, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 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.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and an elevator
  • A billiards/pool table, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Grosvenor include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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

  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • 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 (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 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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Grosvenor Hotel Timaru
Grosvenor Timaru
The Grosvenor Hotel
The Grosvenor Timaru
The Grosvenor Hotel Timaru

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grosvenor pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the 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.

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The Grosvenor Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 808 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 808 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 808 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 808 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 808 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Ange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to stay in Timaru. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found our accommodation was located close to shops and food options. Our room was clean and adequate for our needs. We did not dine in house but found a very good restaurant a short walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and its fixtures were all brand new so while the building looks old with its ancient lift the rooms were very modern which was nice!! As a side note, The town is very sleepy so don’t expect much activity, hustle n bustle after 5 pm and Sundays most shops etc are closed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay well priced
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Character hotel with a fantastic old style elevator
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to a fabulous beach to view the tiny blue penguins .. and in the central city close to shops. Great restaurant and happy staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great parking, spacious room and good location to shops. Our view of the port was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with good parking. Quiet but not far from the main road and shopping streets. Some views depending on your room. Nice character hotel. Bathroom could have been a little better but goof for an older building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frazer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, modern room, friendly staff and central to downtown Timaru. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely (part) restored hotel in very convenient location. Very comfortable roomy room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel room, charming view, friendly and helpful staff. We wished we were staying longer!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you, we were only in for one night, but enjoyed the use of the warm, clean room with all ammenities covered. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated old hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The grosvenor has a unique charm that’s inviting. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
She’s an old girl but comfortable rooms, nice staff and affordable rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel tastefully renovated. Easy walking distance to shops, restaurants etc but we dined in and had a magnificent meal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old being do e up hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Troy

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

10/10 Excellent

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect with onsite parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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