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Bay City Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Eco-certified Timaru motel in Maori Hill with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Living area
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
10-14 Evans Street, Timaru, 7910
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
    6 min walk
  • Caroline Bay Beach
    8 min walk
  • Aigantighe Art Gallery
    10 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    14 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio, Accessible, Ground Floor

Standard Studio, Accessible, Ground Floor

Standard Studio, Accessible, Ground Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Classic Studio, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Classic Studio, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Executive Studio, Balcony | Living area

Executive Studio, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Studio, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Studio, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Studio

Basic Studio

Basic Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Ground Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Timaru

At Bay City Motor Lodge you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Caroline Bay Beach. Highlights at this eco-friendly motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, express check-out and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and a front desk safe. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Maori Hill motel include Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park.
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What's nearby

  • Caroline Bay Beach - 8 min walk
  • Ashbury Park - 11 min walk
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 12 min walk
  • South Canterbury Museum - 13 min walk
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 16 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture Timaru - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Arthur St Cafe - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Bay City Motor Lodge

Eco-certified Timaru motel in Maori Hill with free parking
Bay City Motor Lodge offers its guests laundry facilities, express check-out, and a front desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Timaru motel.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Smoking in designated areas
Bay City Motor Lodge offers 13 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 8.90 to 13.90 for adults and NZD 8.90 to 13.90 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
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 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 8.90 to 13.90 for adults and NZD 8.90 to 13.90 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Bay City Motor Lodge Timaru
Bay City Motor Timaru
Bay City Motor Lodge Motel
Bay City Motor Lodge Timaru
Bay City Motor Lodge Motel Timaru

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bay City Motor Lodge?

Bay City Motor Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Bay City Motor Lodge?

Yep, Bay City Motor Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Bay City Motor Lodge?

Yep, Bay City Motor Lodge is a short 8-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach.

Does Bay City Motor Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is available daily from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bay City Motor Lodge?

No, Bay City Motor Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bay City Motor Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bay City Motor Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bay City Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay , good parking , 2 bedrooms nice and roomy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, handy to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good! Like always
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Renata

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good place
Very good accommodation. Unfortunately the guest in front of my room were super loud and not respectful. Although not really the motel fault.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

R D

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was pleasant. Unfortunately roadworks going on in the area and losing power in the morning. Would have been nice to have been advised of the power outage so that we could have made a cuppa and not feel like we had no choice but to check out early
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only downside is the roadwork.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Neville

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, also convenient, only spoilt by road works restricting access to the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and close spot to walk to beach and town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly owner. Convenient location, tidy unit with everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Property but of our 10 day South Island tour was the most expensive encounterd I guess there must have been a Clog Dancing conference that night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Napier

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central location - close to food and supermarket. Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Logan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and Comfortable
I usually stay here when I visit Timaru. It is clean and comfortable and not overly pricey
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
disappointed with the welcome , did not want non NZ people in the motel .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, easy walk into tiwn
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Kirstin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was lovely and in a great location for convenience, unfortunately it is on the main road which is busy at night, so had an awful nights sleep. So unless they triple glaze the place I would recommend taking earplugs if you are planning to stay in any of the units next to the road.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Ron

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean rooms with cooking facilities in room and easy walking distance to Caroline Bay and the Bay hill with great bars and restaurants
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021