Title: Seaview Travel Guide: Best of Seaview, Timaru Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Seaview](https://expedia.co.uk/Seaview-Hotels.d693191719415021568.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Timaru](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Timaru.d3445.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Seaview Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Seaview.d693191719415021568.Car-Hire-Guide)[Seaview Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Seaview.d693191719415021568.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Seaview Travel Guide ## Timaru ## Visit Seaview Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Timaru travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Timaru.dx3445) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3445/c5d23373-1c78-4eef-a984-737bf9fd16a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden 5/5(2 reviews) You can find out about the history of Timaru with a visit to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Trevor-Griffiths-Rose-Garden-Timaru-Port.d553248621526966893.Attraction) #### Caroline Bay Beach 4.5/5(4 reviews) If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Caroline Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Timaru Port. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Caroline-Bay-Beach-Timaru-Port.d553248621532610216.Attraction) #### Timaru Public Hospital If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Timaru-Public-Hospital-Parkside.d553248635976021980.Attraction) #### South Canterbury Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at South Canterbury Museum during your trip to Timaru. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Canterbury-Museum-Timaru-Central.d6112974.Attraction) #### Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Timaru. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washdyke-Lagoon-Wildlife-Refuge-Timaru.d659314526844231680.Attraction) #### Timaru Lighthouse Learn about the local history of Timaru when you spend time at Timaru Lighthouse. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Timaru-Lighthouse-Maori-Hill.d659309489382752256.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Seaview ![Stay Timaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95480000/95478300/95478283/12443438_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stay Timaru 39 Elizabeth St Timaru Canterbury Stay at this spa hostel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews) The only thing was that I was used to a firmer mattress. And maybe an extra pillow would have been helpful. Reviewed on 5 Nov 2023 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=95478283&PinnedHotelID=95478283&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191719415021568) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=95478283&PinnedHotelID=95478283&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191719415021568) ![The Grosvenor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625400/9625343/3e1de2bd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Grosvenor 26 Cains Terrace Timaru £72 8 Apr - 9 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.8/10 Good! (830 reviews) Great location , great staff , renovations going on during the day so a bit of noise . The rooms that are completed are excellent ! Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=9625343&PinnedHotelID=9625343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191719415021568) ![Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592958/1d3e34b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru 65-67 Evans Street Timaru £66 25 Apr - 26 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (263 reviews) A very clean unit, had good cooking facilities, and the staff were very pleasant and helpful. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F04%2F2026&endDate=26%2F04%2F2026&selected=2592958&PinnedHotelID=2592958&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191719415021568) ![Aaron Court Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97080000/97072700/97072619/aca87d6e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aaron Court Motel 27 Evans St Timaru Canterbury £37 29 Apr - 30 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery are located ... 7/10 Good! (123 reviews) Room are dated, handy to town and beach Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F04%2F2026&endDate=30%2F04%2F2026&selected=97072619&PinnedHotelID=97072619&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191719415021568) ![ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2510000/2506500/2506498/a9f5197b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge 31 Craigie Avenue Timaru £87 16 Apr - 17 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (282 reviews) The 2 bedroom unit on upper floor has large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and cutlery etc. King bed is high and firm and gives a fantastic sleep. Unit is not noisy. Bathroom is a bit 'tired' and in need of renovation.Staff are friendly and happy to help with any queries or needs. Overall ... Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F04%2F2026&endDate=17%2F04%2F2026&selected=2506498&PinnedHotelID=2506498&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191719415021568) ![The Fort. Timaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113650000/113647900/113647837/2ae10a39_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Fort. Timaru 66 Stafford St Timaru Canterbury £64 8 Apr - 9 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Timaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and South Canterbury Museum ... 7.6/10 Good! (17 reviews) Like bashing my a brick wall trying to get a refund. They shouldnt take bookings from expedia. Maybe get someone who speaks english clearly to work reception. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Timaru-Timaru-Central.dx553248635976394636) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West End While West End isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Ashbury Park are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Timaru-West-End.dx693191729056989184) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maori Hill While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Timaru-Maori-Hill.dx693191732727414784) ![Parkside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3445/78339a0b-5da7-427f-86c9-d6e0fae0ba3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Parkside While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Timaru-Parkside.dx693191715398647808) ![Timaru Port](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3445/c5d23373-1c78-4eef-a984-737bf9fd16a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Timaru Port While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. 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