Seaview Travel Guide

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Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

4.5/5(16 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.

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Caroline Bay Beach

4.5/5(73 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.

Caroline Bay Beach

Timaru Public Hospital

4.5/5(3 reviews)

If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru.

Timaru Public Hospital

South Canterbury Museum

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

South Canterbury Museum

Ashbury Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.

Ashbury Park

Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Timaru.

Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Our pick of the best Seaview Hotel Deals

Stay Timaru

Stay Timaru

1 out of 5
39 Elizabeth St, Timaru, Canterbury
Book a stay at this spa hostel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe ...
"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

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Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel

2.5 out of 5
8 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru, SOUTH ISLAND
The price is AU$159 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$159
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (107 reviews)
"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."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Harbour View Motel
Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$137 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$137
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (534 reviews)
"Spacious. Nice spa"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Aspen on King Motel
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is AU$128 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$128
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (795 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

The Grosvenor
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

2 out of 5
27 Evans St, Timaru, Canterbury
The price is AU$82 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$82
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery are located ...
6.8/10 (90 reviews)
"Property was clean and tidy and very comfortable"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Aaron Court Motel
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
31 Craigie Avenue, Parkside, Timaru
The price is AU$173 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$173
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and South Canterbury Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (258 reviews)
"Was okay, thanks"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Seaview

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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.

Timaru Central
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West End

While West End isn't home to many top sights, Botanic Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

West End
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Maori Hill

While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.

Maori Hill
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Parkside

While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Parkside
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Watlington

Watlington might not have many top sights, but Botanic Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Watlington
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Timaru Port

While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Timaru Port

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