In Timaru (Maori Hill)
Located in Timaru (Maori Hill), Bay City Motor Lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Caroline Bay Beach. This eco-certified motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Aigantighe Art Gallery and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Timaru Lighthouse.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with stovetops and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 55-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This motel has 3 floors in 1 building and offers designated smoking areas.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Breakfast available
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
Spa
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Bar
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
100%
Closest airports
The nearest major airport is Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Beaches nearby
Caroline Bay Beach
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Dashing Rocks Beach
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
What's nearby
Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Aigantighe Art Gallery
0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Ashbury Park
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Timaru Lighthouse
1 km / 0.6 mi
South Canterbury Museum
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Botanic Gardens
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Botanical Gardens
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Timaru Public Hospital
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Patiti Point
3.3 km / 2 mi
Otipua Wetland
4.9 km / 3 mi
DB Brewery
5 km / 3.1 mi
Jacks Point Surfspot
6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Breakfast available
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
Spa
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Bar
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Grab bar near toilet
Grab bar in shower
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-service spa
Parking (limited spaces)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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