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title: "Parklands Motor Lodge, Timaru: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Parklands Motor Lodge in Timaru: rated 8.5 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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Motel · ★★★★
# Parklands Motor Lodge

Maori Hill, Timaru, New Zealand

8.5 ·  Very good 89 reviews ·  #7 #7 of 14 in Timaru ·  4.2/5 on Google, 131 reviews ·  6.5 Location score
## About Parklands Motor Lodge

Parklands Motor Lodge is a motel in Maori Hill, Timaru, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 89 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 640 m from the centre of Timaru. The nearest beach is 550 m away. The nearest airport, Timaru Airport (TIU), is 9.2 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 14

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 7

65-67 Evans Street [parklandstimaru.co.nz](http://www.parklandstimaru.co.nz/)

## How Parklands Motor Lodge scores

Better rated than 41% of hotels in Timaru

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **6.5**
-   Beach access **8.4**
-   Public transport **1.0**

Timaru average

## Rating on Google

4.2/5

131 Google reviews

-   5★52%
-   4★37%
-   3★5%
-   2★5%
-   1★2%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **43**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **14**

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

<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="">Caroline Bay Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">550 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 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="">1.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</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="">9.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 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="">640 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Caroline Bay Association900 m
-   South Canterbury Museum1.6 km
-   Te Ana Māori Rock Art1.9 km

## Parklands Motor Lodge: in detail

At Parklands 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. Amenities at taxi offered by Parklands Motor Lodge simplify the organization of your excursions, tourist activities, and other adventures in Timaru. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage storage. At the motel, utilize the convenient laundry service to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. Craving relaxation? In-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping allow you to maximize your time spent inside the room. 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 feature linen service and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. A few chosen rooms are equipped with television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain chosen rooms, a refrigerator is conveniently available for your use. In the motel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer and toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices.

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## Questions about Parklands Motor Lodge

### How do guests rate Parklands Motor Lodge?

Parklands Motor Lodge has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 89 reviews, which is better than 41% of rated hotels in Timaru.

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

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

### Does Parklands Motor Lodge include breakfast?

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

### Is there parking at Parklands Motor Lodge?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

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

The nearest airport, Timaru Airport (TIU), is 9.2 km away in a straight line.

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

The nearest beach is 550 m from the hotel.

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

Parklands 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/)

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