Title: Waimataitai Travel Guide: Best of Waimataitai, Timaru Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Waimataitai](https://expedia.co.uk/Waimataitai-Hotels.d693191711254265856.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Timaru](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Timaru.d3445.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Waimataitai Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waimataitai.d693191711254265856.Car-Hire-Guide)[Waimataitai Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Waimataitai.d693191711254265856.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Waimataitai Travel Guide ## Timaru ## Visit Waimataitai 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://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ca9da5b47eb247bab7d7f395aad167ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden 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) #### Ashbury Park Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashbury-Park-Timaru.d659338316678569984.Attraction) #### Dashing Rocks Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dashing Rocks Beach during your trip to Timaru? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dashing-Rock-Waimataitai.d659338630077349888.Attraction) #### Caroline Bay Beach 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) #### 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) #### 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) --- ## Top hotels in Waimataitai ![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 £64 25 Jan - 26 Jan 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (253 reviews) Staff great friendly room tidy Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=2592958&PinnedHotelID=2592958&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191711254265856) ![Ashbury Park Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626200/9626108/1d9ecd92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ashbury Park Motel 131 Evans Street Timaru £66 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (298 reviews) Clean and friendly staff Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=9626108&PinnedHotelID=9626108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191711254265856) ![Aaron Court Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97080000/97072700/97072619/a8b89550_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aaron Court Motel 27 Evans St Timaru Canterbury £41 27 Jan - 28 Jan 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! (107 reviews) this room is very clean and very comfort Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026&selected=97072619&PinnedHotelID=97072619&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191711254265856) ![Aspen on King Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625000/9624908/5895fed5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aspen on King Motel 51 King Street Timaru £92 24 Jan - 25 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (554 reviews) Spacious, clean and great kitchen with proper dining table. We loved the hot tub and the relaxer sofa. Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026&selected=9624908&PinnedHotelID=9624908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191711254265856) ![Asure Ashley Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3650000/3644200/3644136/4d1d11c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Asure Ashley Motor Lodge 95-99 King Street Timaru £84 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Otipua Wetland are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (171 reviews) We were greeted warmly & made comfortable. Our room was spacious and clean. A referral to a local restaurant was a very good choice for dinner. Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=3644136&PinnedHotelID=3644136&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191711254265856) ![The Grosvenor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625400/9625343/6b9b7a65_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Grosvenor 26 Cains Terrace Timaru £75 17 Jan - 18 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Te Ana Maori ... 7.8/10 Good! (815 reviews) Everything was perfect and the room very clean A most enjoyable stay Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026&selected=9625343&PinnedHotelID=9625343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191711254265856) [See all 56 properties in Waimataitai](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026®ionId=693191711254265856) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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