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title: "Townhouse Motel, Timaru: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Townhouse Motel in Timaru: rated 8.0 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Motel · ★★★★
# Townhouse Motel

Maori Hill, Timaru, New Zealand

8.0 ·  Very good 10 reviews ·  #8 #8 of 14 in Timaru ·  6.8 Location score
## About Townhouse Motel

Townhouse Motel is a motel in Maori Hill, Timaru, New Zealand. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 10 reviews. Facilities include spa, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 280 m from the centre of Timaru. The nearest beach is 340 m away. The nearest airport, Timaru Airport (TIU), is 9.5 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 10

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 11

29 - 31 Evans Street

## How Townhouse Motel scores

Better rated than 32% of hotels in Timaru

-   Guest rating **8.0**
-   Location **6.8**
-   Beach access **9.2**
-   Public transport **2.9**

Timaru average

## Amenities

SpaAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Spa

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **33**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **6**

- **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="">340 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 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="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 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="">9.5 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="">280 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Caroline Bay Association560 m
-   South Canterbury Museum1.3 km
-   Te Ana Māori Rock Art1.5 km

## Townhouse Motel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Townhouse Motel. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at motel. Effortlessly arrange transportation to and from the airport using the motel's airport transfer services. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. Reception assistance is offered at the motel featuring luggage storage. At the motel, utilize the on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the motel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Townhouse Motel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at motel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Townhouse Motel. At the motel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like BBQ facilities tailored to their preferences. During your stay at motel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. Conclude your holiday experience perfectly by visiting spa before you depart.

### Compare

## Compare Townhouse Motel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Townhouse Motel

### How do guests rate Townhouse Motel?

Townhouse Motel has a guest rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 10 reviews, which is better than 32% of rated hotels in Timaru.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Townhouse Motel?

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

### Does Townhouse Motel include breakfast?

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

### Is there parking at Townhouse Motel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Townhouse Motel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Timaru Airport (TIU), is 9.5 km away in a straight line.

### Is Townhouse Motel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 340 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Townhouse Motel have?

Townhouse Motel has 10 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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