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Panorama Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Suburban Timaru motel in Timaru Central with free parking
your current months are April, 2024 and May, 2024.
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Panorama Motor Lodge

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Studio | Balcony view
Superior One Bedroom Suite | Terrace/patio
Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Superior One Bedroom Suite | Private kitchen
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Overview of Panorama Motor Lodge

8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

52 The Bay Hill, Timaru, 7910
  • Popular LocationCaroline Bay Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationSouth Canterbury Museum10 min walk
  • Popular LocationTimaru Public Hospital3 min drive
  • AirportTimaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)14 min drive
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Room options

Studio

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Accessible studio

cleanliness

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 56 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Sauna studio

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior One Bedroom Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Internal studio

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Timaru

Panorama Motor Lodge is located in Timaru Central, a neighbourhood in Timaru, and is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Timaru Lighthouse and Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 6 min walk
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 7 min walk
  • South Canterbury Museum - 10 min walk
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 11 min walk
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 11 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Cren Street Takeaways - 18 min walk
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Burger King - 5 min walk
  • Sukhothai Thai Restaurant & Bar - 4 min walk
  • Speights Ale House - 12 min walk

About this property

Panorama Motor Lodge

Motel located in Timaru Central
A terrace, laundry facilities and a hot tub are just a few of the amenities provided at Panorama Motor Lodge. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Panorama Motor Lodge have amenities, such as free WiFi, dining tables and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Hairdryers and shampoo
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM–9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 17.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children

Things to do

  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 17.50 for adults and from NZD 17.50 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Panorama Motor Lodge TIMARU
Panorama Motor TIMARU
Panorama Motor
Panorama Motor Lodge Motel
Panorama Motor Lodge Timaru
Panorama Motor Lodge Motel Timaru

Frequently asked questions

Is Panorama Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Panorama Motor Lodge?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Panorama Motor Lodge on 7 Apr 2024 start from AU$174.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Panorama Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Panorama Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Panorama Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Panorama Motor Lodge located?

Located in Timaru Central, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden, Caroline Bay Beach and South Canterbury Museum. Aigantighe Art Gallery and Timaru Lighthouse are also within 15 minutes. Timaru Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Panorama Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the sea and restaurants, good kitchen, very well set up.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay in Timaru Centerally located
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience of getting to many areas, shopping dinning etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The property was well situated and had lovely views over Caroline Bay. The unit needs to be refurbished including carpet replacement. The owner was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Eve

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location good Rooms noisy by road
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is below average and not somewhere I will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0
Address
52 The Bay Hill, Timaru