---
title: "Avenue Motor Lodge, Timaru: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Avenue Motor Lodge in Timaru: rated 9.0 by guests, 4.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/avenue-motor-lodge-timaru/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-13
---

Motel · ★★★★★
# Avenue Motor Lodge

Parkside, Timaru, New Zealand

9.0 ·  Excellent 73 reviews ·  #2 #2 of 14 in Timaru ·  4.1 Location score
## About Avenue Motor Lodge

Avenue Motor Lodge is a motel in Parkside, Timaru, New Zealand. It holds a 4.5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 73 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, free parking. It is 2.0 km from the centre of Timaru. The nearest beach is 1.0 km away. The nearest airport, Timaru Airport (TIU), is 12 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 14

- **Opened:** 2004

- **Last renovated:** 2007

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 3

31 Craigie Avenue

## How Avenue Motor Lodge scores

Better rated than 82% of hotels in Timaru

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **4.1**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **4.5**
-   Beach access **6.9**
-   Public transport **3.3**

Timaru average

## Amenities

Swimming poolSpaFree parking

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Spa

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **9**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **0**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Timaru Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Timaru Airport (TIU)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">27 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Timaru</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   War Memorial Cenotaph Timaru460 m
-   Memory Lane730 m
-   South Canterbury Museum1.2 km
-   Te Ana Māori Rock Art1.3 km
-   Caroline Bay Association1.9 km

## Avenue Motor Lodge: in detail

At Avenue Motor Lodge, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the motel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. Always look your best in your preferred attire with the dry cleaning service and laundry service provided at Avenue Motor Lodge. Craving relaxation? In-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping allow you to maximize your time spent inside the room. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of motel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms at Avenue Motor Lodge come furnished with air conditioning to cater to your needs and comfort. A few accommodations at Avenue Motor Lodge also include unique design elements like a balcony or terrace. A few chosen rooms are equipped with daily newspaper, television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain rooms, the motel offers visitors access to a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker. Avenue Motor Lodge offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. A delightful breakfast is the perfect way to begin your day, and at Avenue Motor Lodge, you can always indulge in a scrumptious meal on-site. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site BBQ facilities available. At Avenue Motor Lodge, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment. Conclude your days in complete tranquility by visiting the spa situated precisely at the motel. At Avenue Motor Lodge, a wide array of amenities guarantees a fulfilling experience throughout your visit. Make your holiday truly memorable by taking a rejuvenating plunge into the pool.

### Compare

## Compare Avenue Motor Lodge with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Aspen on King](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aspen-on-king-timaru/) Motel ★★★★ 320 m away
    
    8.1 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aspen-on-king-timaru-vs-avenue-motor-lodge-timaru/)
-   [The Grosvenor Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-grosvenor-hotel-timaru/) Hotel ★★★★ 1.4 km away
    
    7.8 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/avenue-motor-lodge-timaru-vs-the-grosvenor-hotel-timaru/)
-   [The Sea Breeze](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-sea-breeze-timaru/) Motel ★★★★★ 1.7 km away
    
    9.8 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/avenue-motor-lodge-timaru-vs-the-sea-breeze-timaru/)
-   [Harbour View Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/harbour-view-motel-timaru/) Motel ★★★★ 2.0 km away
    
    10.0 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/avenue-motor-lodge-timaru-vs-harbour-view-motel-timaru/)
-   [Bay City Motor Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bay-city-motor-lodge-timaru/) Motel ★★★★ 2.1 km away
    
    10.0 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/avenue-motor-lodge-timaru-vs-bay-city-motor-lodge-timaru/)
-   [Comfort Hotel Benvenue](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/comfort-hotel-benvenue-timaru/) Hotel ★★★★ 2.1 km away
    
    8.0 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/avenue-motor-lodge-timaru-vs-comfort-hotel-benvenue-timaru/)

## Questions about Avenue Motor Lodge

### How do guests rate Avenue Motor Lodge?

Avenue Motor Lodge has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 73 reviews, which is better than 82% of rated hotels in Timaru.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Avenue Motor Lodge?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Avenue Motor Lodge include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Avenue Motor Lodge have a pool?

Yes, Avenue Motor Lodge has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Avenue Motor Lodge?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Avenue Motor Lodge from the airport?

The nearest airport, Timaru Airport (TIU), is 12 km away in a straight line.

### Is Avenue Motor Lodge close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.0 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Avenue Motor Lodge have?

Avenue Motor Lodge has 14 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

---
Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/avenue-motor-lodge-timaru/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/