Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Parking is limited, and no reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 8 to 14 for adults and children.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at the property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance to arrange this.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details on accessible rooms and facilities are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Timaru, within a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery. It is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Caroline Bay Beach and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from South Canterbury Museum.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

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

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of NZD 30.0 per stay. Rollaway beds are also available for a fee of NZD 30.0 per day. Advance request is required for both cribs and rollaway beds.

Harbour View Motel

What guests think

At Harbour View Motel, guests highlight the convenient setting near Caroline Bay, restaurants, and a park, and consistently mention friendly, helpful staff, while the location on a main road means traffic noise comes up repeatedly across reviews.

Units are modern and comfortable, with handy kitchen facilities and occasional spa baths; a few guests mention overly soft mattresses, minor TV lag, or limited natural light. Cleanliness earns frequent praise, though a couple of reviews report strong pet or musty odours around reception or in a room. A practical choice for short or longer stays.

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Facilities

Convenient parking and well-equipped units are highlighted, with some rooms featuring spa baths. Stairs to upper levels can be challenging for some guests.

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Emma

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious 2 bedroom apartment - Well equipped.

8

Brendan

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good space, great parking, walking distance to the bay.

8

Brendan

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfectly fine, great staff, and the room was spot on. Lag time on the TV deciding what it wanted to do was a little annoying, but that’s the only fault I can think of.

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Ruth

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room and facilities were great

10

Hugh

Feb 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A super location with sea views. Room was modern with an amazing spa bath. Loved our stay, xant waut to return

6

Craig

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room and amenities were perfect. There was some traffic noise which is probably unavoidable considering it's great location. Was treated unexpectedly very harshly by a staff member which tainted the stay. It's difficult to get luggage up the stairs if you're older.

10

Anthony

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

great parking, awesome room, views almost like Rarotonga,

10

Mandy

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property is easy to find and has off street parking. Bed was super comfortable and room was warm and quiet.

8

Jack

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

good spa

10

Mrs Valerie

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable stay. Good kitchen area. Very comfy sofa and bed.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are repeatedly described as very clean and well kept. A couple of reviews mention strong odours in or near reception and one room.

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Leanne

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Modern Very clean and tidy units, well appointed would diffently stay again

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Dee

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Such a comfortable bed. Shower a little small and low shower rose. What I did notice as soon as walking in to Reception is a quite over powering smell....like smelly socks!!! Receptionist was lovely, but it really smelt very unfresh. But was overall very happy with our accomodation for the night. Thank you.

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Chris

Dec 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable, spacious.

10

Janice

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to restaurants and beach. Close to port.. park and walk. Quiet due to layout of units.. although on busy street. Great updated unit with all amenities. Immaculate.

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Dianne

May 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely Two bedroom unit which was very comfortable & very clean.

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Lynn

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was great. However not sure if it had an animal smell or if the filters in air con need cleaned.

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Brad

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was clean and rooms spacious.

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Michael

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a pleasant surprise and good value for the money. The property is conveniently located near a large park with walkable access to the beach and dining options. The room was large and clean.

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Daphne

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was clean and convenient

10

Jenny

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully clean and well thought out rooms. Very comfortable stay and very quiet.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern and generally spacious and comfortable, with kitchenettes and some spa baths; several guests mention traffic noise while others found units quiet. Occasional negatives include overly soft mattresses, minor TV lag, and limited natural light in one room.

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Emma

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious 2 bedroom apartment - Well equipped.

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Craig

Jan 9, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Stayed in 2 bed unit. Spacious and comfortable, great beds, friendly staff. Awesome place to stay, close to Caroline Bay and CBD. Highly recommended!

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Sandra

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, spacious room. Right on the highway but good sound insulation. Across the road from the park, but calling it “harbour view” would be a bit of a stretch. The reception was a bit off-putting - intense smell of a dog kennel - I did so one very large dog in there when we dropped off the key.

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Brendan

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfectly fine, great staff, and the room was spot on. Lag time on the TV deciding what it wanted to do was a little annoying, but that’s the only fault I can think of.

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Paul

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just seemed rather expensive considering a lack of view plus the room was rather dark. Otherwise, very clean and nice.

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Bobby

Feb 7, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was the softest I have ever experienced. We both slumped into it. It resulted in my back going out. It should be replaced. Very noisy on the highway.

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Hugh

Feb 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A super location with sea views. Room was modern with an amazing spa bath. Loved our stay, xant waut to return

10

Sharlene

Mar 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Big rooms, comfortable beds. Very impressed with everything and would return

10

Christer

Feb 26, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Jättefint motell, med allt i perfekt ordning. Det enda att anmärka på var att den tunga trafiken på vägen utanför kunde störa ibland.

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Mrs Valerie

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable stay. Good kitchen area. Very comfy sofa and bed.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with thoughtful touches noted. One review reports brusque treatment that affected their stay.

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Matthew

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room brilliant staff member who helped with a lot of requests.

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REBECCA

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hosts are so lovely, even had buckets of water waiting to help de-ice windscreens. Will definitely stay again in future!

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Robyn

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

friendly helpful staff

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Robyn

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the room, and the staff were amazing. I would have put quiet, but unfortunately with the road works right outside, I couldn't do that. However, that is out of the Motel's hands. Suffice to say, we would definitely stay here again if we came back to Timaru.

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Craig

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room and amenities were perfect. There was some traffic noise which is probably unavoidable considering it's great location. Was treated unexpectedly very harshly by a staff member which tainted the stay. It's difficult to get luggage up the stairs if you're older.

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Susan

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival, we’re met with good customer service. The staff member was very friendly & happy to answer questions. The room was what you needed for an overnight stay. You could hear the road noise in the distance but not very loud. Nothing that ear plugs didn’t fix. Easy walk into town & Caroline Bay. Would highly recommend this hotel.

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erica

Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really cool reception staff,thanks ladies

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Phillip

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a good motel and we would stay there again if passing through Timaru. The name harbour view is a bit misleading as the hotel doesn't have a harbour view, at least not from the ground floor rooms! However it is only a short walk from Caroline Bay. The centre of Timaru is a little further to walk and it's uphill if that is an issue for you. However there is plenty of parking in town. A particular mention to the lady on reception who was both friendly and helpful. Note that if you are going south you have to drive past the motel and turn right, right, right around the next block thereby approaching the hotel from behind.

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Colleen

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Particularly friendly owner, spacious unit and nice touches with continental breakfast and toiletries. Thanks for a comfortable stay.

8

Carol

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff. Helpful and kind.

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Location

Convenient for Caroline Bay, the beach, park, and dining, with easy walks to town. It sits on a main road, providing easy access but placing traffic nearby.

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Brendan

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good space, great parking, walking distance to the bay.

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Eddie

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location.

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Janice

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to restaurants and beach. Close to port.. park and walk. Quiet due to layout of units.. although on busy street. Great updated unit with all amenities. Immaculate.

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Sik To

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient

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Marion

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was lovely and handy to everything

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Susan

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival, we’re met with good customer service. The staff member was very friendly & happy to answer questions. The room was what you needed for an overnight stay. You could hear the road noise in the distance but not very loud. Nothing that ear plugs didn’t fix. Easy walk into town & Caroline Bay. Would highly recommend this hotel.

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Michael

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a pleasant surprise and good value for the money. The property is conveniently located near a large park with walkable access to the beach and dining options. The room was large and clean.

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Cassandre

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location near restaurants and a park. Even if near the main road, surprisingly very quiet at night!

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Phillip

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a good motel and we would stay there again if passing through Timaru. The name harbour view is a bit misleading as the hotel doesn't have a harbour view, at least not from the ground floor rooms! However it is only a short walk from Caroline Bay. The centre of Timaru is a little further to walk and it's uphill if that is an issue for you. However there is plenty of parking in town. A particular mention to the lady on reception who was both friendly and helpful. Note that if you are going south you have to drive past the motel and turn right, right, right around the next block thereby approaching the hotel from behind.

10

Philip

Nov 29, 2024

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Perfect spot to stop over from Christchurch before heading to Lake Tekapo and lake Pukaki

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Colleen

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Particularly friendly owner, spacious unit and nice touches with continental breakfast and toiletries. Thanks for a comfortable stay.

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Harbour View Motel

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