Is parking available at the property?

Complimentary parking is available on-site for guests. However, parking is limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is available from 14:00 until 00:00, and check-out is required by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Where is the property located?

The property is located in Waimataitai, a neighborhood in Timaru, near the airport and the beach. Key attractions include Ashbury Park, Caroline Bay Beach, Botanical Gardens, and Pleasant Point Museum and Railway.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

What guests think

At Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru, travellers consistently note clean, good‑value units in a convenient spot near shops and walks, but recurring traffic noise from the main road and dated fittings can affect comfort for light sleepers and picky guests.

Many reviews praise friendly, helpful staff and smooth check-in. Kitchens and a guest laundry are appreciated, while some spa baths and hot water supply can be unreliable. Wi‑Fi speed and stability are inconsistent in several rooms. Overall, a practical, budget-friendly stop for short stays.

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Facilities

Guests value in-room kitchens and a guest laundry. Some report unreliable spa baths or limited hot water.

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Stuart

8 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice stay / well appointed unit wifi was hit and miss

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Peter

29 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location. Good facilities.

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Che

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Photos provided wasnt the same to the room i was in could only have a 10 min shower then have no hot water couldnt run a hot spa bath, no complimentary milk, black mould on all backing of curtains and around window sills and door frames glass. When booking total was $420 for 2 adults 3 kids then was told to pay $180 extra for the kids to stay, bed was hard as a rock, heaters didnt provide much heat but was ok, limited towels told to reuse towels. Havw taken photo's and will be taking the matter further

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Jen

20 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spa jets should be at other end, can’t lie back & relax, taps are in the way. Still enjoyed it though. Very clean, beautiful unit. Very quiet & peaceful. Thank you, Jen & Robbie

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Tsuyoshi

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

今回で3度目の利用です。またオーナーが変わったようです。ここは旧式の電気貯湯タンクなので、お湯を使いすぎるとお湯がなくなってしまいます。スーパーマーケットまで徒歩5分コインランドリーあり（2ドルコイン）近くに散歩に最適なビーチサイドの遊歩道あり良い立地です

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Trina

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really well appointed. Loved the bath and comfy bed

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Mary

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the kitchen area. It made our stay so much easier. There was also a great laundry room. It was nice having clean clothes again 😌

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Dick

16 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room - all amenities great, close to town area, friendly staff, easy parking

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Elvy

23 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room advertised spa bath. It was obvious this has not worked for a long time. The room is a "basement" / lower level than the carpark. I assume this is the reason for the Wi-Fi performance not being suitable for my business needs.

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Paula

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Warm comfy unit,full kitchen which is always a bonus. Clean and tidy, will stay again

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Cleanliness

Frequent comments highlight clean, tidy rooms and bathrooms. A few maintenance or mould issues are noted in isolated cases.

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Che

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Photos provided wasnt the same to the room i was in could only have a 10 min shower then have no hot water couldnt run a hot spa bath, no complimentary milk, black mould on all backing of curtains and around window sills and door frames glass. When booking total was $420 for 2 adults 3 kids then was told to pay $180 extra for the kids to stay, bed was hard as a rock, heaters didnt provide much heat but was ok, limited towels told to reuse towels. Havw taken photo's and will be taking the matter further

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Sandra

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean, very roomy, and a good price.

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Sky

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was really uncomfortable, the room was nice and warm which was good - the bathroom was clean but you can tell it does need some work as the walls are peeling and looks quite untidy.

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Emma

22 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Such a great place to stay! Highly recommend. Clean (I mean that shower was gleaming!), very spacious, private, good price and location. Next time we need to stay in Timaru. I'll definitely be booking here. Thanks!

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Madison

8 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, spacious room. Everything you could want for an overnight stop. Great shower, plentiful amenities and fantastic service. Even though I checked in late the manager was very kind and welcoming. Would definitely recommend staying here.

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Corey

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, modern, clean property. Definitely recommend this accomodation.

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Dick

16 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room - all amenities great, close to town area, friendly staff, easy parking

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Harriet

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Convenient

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Sandra

15 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sehr sauber. Großes Badezimmer, sehr bequeme Betten. 5 Minuten Fußweg zum Supermarkt und Restaurants 15 Minuten Fußweg zum Strand

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Paula

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Warm comfy unit,full kitchen which is always a bonus. Clean and tidy, will stay again

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable for the price, but decor feels dated in several units. Noise from the main road and occasional hard or uneven beds, plus patchy Wi‑Fi, reduce comfort for some.

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Kay

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly check-in and was upgraded to larger room . Was ok . Very dated property and could do with upgrade otherwise all ok for a one night stay

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Sandra

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean, very roomy, and a good price.

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Elise-Maree

26 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

More what I didn't like. The bed was so hard I couldn't sleep, then there was heaps of noise and banging which was quiet scary at midnight. Don't like no duvet cover, just a duvet inner, not impressed with that. I was in what was classed as a deluxe unit, it wasn't. Definitely only 3 star. Could have done with four pillows on the bed and certainly didn't seem like a king size bed. Easy check in, friendly staff.

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Alan

11 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Older property in need of updating.

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Melvyn

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable & convenient. On the down side, the internet is very slow & keeps locking out & the road is noisy at all times.

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Gayle

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very tidy condition and very friendly staff. It really needs modernizing as still in the 80s era. Over all tho a nice experience.

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Trish

22 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed two nights now the bedroom was great & warm the bed was hard and sunk in the middle so my partner & i woke up sore & we could here everything going on in the next rooms plus traffic outside.

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Jill

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Just a bit tired

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Elvy

23 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room advertised spa bath. It was obvious this has not worked for a long time. The room is a "basement" / lower level than the carpark. I assume this is the reason for the Wi-Fi performance not being suitable for my business needs.

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Robert

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a value property…a bit dated, you need patience with the shower and a fair bit of road noise for a non-city person.

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Service

Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with smooth or flexible check-in noted by several guests.

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Kay

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly check-in and was upgraded to larger room . Was ok . Very dated property and could do with upgrade otherwise all ok for a one night stay

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Jeff

8 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very helpful!!

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Gayle

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very tidy condition and very friendly staff. It really needs modernizing as still in the 80s era. Over all tho a nice experience.

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Isabelle

13 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Très pratique - prise des clefs très rapide - bon hôtel Prox raisonnable

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Madison

8 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, spacious room. Everything you could want for an overnight stop. Great shower, plentiful amenities and fantastic service. Even though I checked in late the manager was very kind and welcoming. Would definitely recommend staying here.

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Corey

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, modern, clean property. Definitely recommend this accomodation.

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Dick

16 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room - all amenities great, close to town area, friendly staff, easy parking

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Jamie

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful staff, close to takeaways and supermarket.

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Simon

6 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very accommodating allowing us to get in early in time to change before we went to an event. Good location and our rear room relatively quiet

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Location

Convenient to supermarkets, takeaways, the city centre and beach walks. Being on the main road means traffic noise is common.

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Barbara

8 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Tidy room. Handy location but noisy with traffic.

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Bryan

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Handy to amenities. Close to city centre.

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kerri

9 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It's on the main road, lots noisy trucks going pass

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David

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to everything

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Benoit

27 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean but close of the highway so it noisy.

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Keitiria

23 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy property has everything you need - close to amenities and close walk to the beach I would stay again

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Harriet

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Convenient

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Michael

10 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,363 nights

Ideal location for food outlets and great walks. A home away from home. Parklands is our regular place to stay when visiting.

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Jamie

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful staff, close to takeaways and supermarket.

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Sandra

15 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sehr sauber. Großes Badezimmer, sehr bequeme Betten. 5 Minuten Fußweg zum Supermarkt und Restaurants 15 Minuten Fußweg zum Strand

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Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

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Family Suite

Two-Bedroom Apartment

One-Bedroom Apartment

Standard Twin Room

Studio with Spa Bath

One-Bedroom Standard Apartment

King Studio

Queen Studio

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