Title: Watlington Travel Guide: Best of Watlington, Timaru Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Watlington](https://expedia.co.uk/Watlington-Hotels.d693191724534517760.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Timaru](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Timaru.d3445.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Watlington Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Watlington.d693191724534517760.Car-Hire-Guide)[Watlington Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Watlington.d693191724534517760.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Watlington Travel Guide ## Timaru ## Visit Watlington Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Timaru travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Timaru.dx3445) --- ### Popular places to visit ![One of the many sights in New Zealand, this rose garden is found in Timaru, a small town in the south island of New zealand](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 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 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) #### Ashbury Park Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashbury-Park-Timaru.d659338316678569984.Attraction) #### DB Brewery You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in DB Brewery during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/DB-Brewery-Washdyke.d6112978.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Watlington ![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 9 Mar - 10 Mar 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! (818 reviews) We were wowed by the entire place . Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=9625343&PinnedHotelID=9625343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191724534517760) ![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 £43 10 Feb - 11 Feb 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! (112 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=97072619&PinnedHotelID=97072619&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191724534517760) ![Coastal Ridge Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20157900/20157828/1f896c71_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Coastal Ridge Apartments 38 King Street Timaru £108 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews) Very friendly staff, clean room, easy parking, good location. Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=20157828&PinnedHotelID=20157828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191724534517760) ![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 8 Feb - 9 Feb 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! (255 reviews) Clean. Convenient Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=2592958&PinnedHotelID=2592958&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191724534517760) ![Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35550000/35542700/35542681/7c249233_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge 10 Wai-Iti Rd Timaru £93 9 Mar - 10 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (137 reviews) Room was good, staff very pleasant, close to the harbor, so we were able to walk down to see the little penguins coming in for the night. Only one came, but it was a treat to see it! Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=35542681&PinnedHotelID=35542681&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191724534517760) ![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 £92 4 Mar - 5 Mar 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! (172 reviews) Very clean, spacious, comfortable. Went out of their way to help with laundry, even late in the day. Super friendly people created a wonderful atmosphere. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=3644136&PinnedHotelID=3644136&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191724534517760) [See all 54 properties in Watlington](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=693191724534517760) 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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[](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) ### Seaview Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Timaru-Seaview.dx693191719415021568) ![Currently undergoing "strengthening work".](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 Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Timaru-Parkside.dx693191715398647808) ![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) ### Kensington If you're spending some time in Kensington, Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Timaru-Kensington.dx693191684738961408) ![D NZ Timaru Port Cape Pan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976394636/e54a0f25-d804-40b7-a311-a3d741c8c0fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Timaru Central If you're spending some time in Timaru Central, South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre are top sights worth seeing. 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