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Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
A tranquil motor lodge retreat just steps from Caroline Bay Beach, where travelers can relax by the shore or wander through the nearby rose garden

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Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge provides a peaceful base near Caroline Bay Beach. Travelers enjoy complimentary in-room WiFi and convenient laundry facilities on the property. The nearby Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery offer enriching local experiences.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 443
AED 514 total
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May

About this property

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

  • Upscale motel near Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
  • Located close to Aigantighe Art Gallery and Timaru Lighthouse, Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge provides laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
    • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix and satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-Certified Property
  • This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15.50 for adults and NZD 15.50 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge?

As of 21 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge on 23 May 2026 start from AED 443, excluding 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay Viaduct 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 Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge located?

Located in Maori Hill, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery. Timaru Lighthouse and South Canterbury Museum are also within 15 minutes. Timaru Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Takashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff take care the guest very warmfully.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect. Spacious, modern and spotless. Great location for parks, beach and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice motel, conveniently located with plenty of eateries within walking distance, plus a nice park and little beach (penquins nest there) It was perfect for our overnight stop. Our studio room was large, clean and well maintained. Although the building is close to the main road, once inside it is very quiet. Sandra in reception is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Space
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, large, great service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good pleasant stay here. The proximity to the Caroline bay was a plus. A short drive to the penguin spotting or the carnival during the last week of Dec and New year fireworks. The lodge had a good jacuzzi. Checkin and check out process was smooth. We received helpful tourist tips from the lady at the front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ランドリーが閉まるのが早かったが、代わりにランドリーラックを貸し出してくれた。部屋も浴室も広く浴室乾燥機がついていたため快適に過ごせた。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We received a warm welcome and the room very very pleasant, clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schönes Motel. Gute Lage, nah an der Caroline Bay und den Little Blue Pinguins.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large, clean and well equipped. The staff were extremely helpful. Was slightly noisy at night with the proximity to State Highway 1 and you could occasionally hear the large trucks going by, but generally quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful check-in experience with personalized recommendations and advice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff so helpful and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bay Viaduct is in a great location for a stay in Timaru - close to Caroline Bay and the main shopping street. The bed was very comfortable and the room was large and had all the facilities we needed. The spa bath was lovely but did take a long time to fill. Even though we were close to the main road the traffice noise wasn't an issue. On the down side one of the touch lamps did not work properly (which I advised reception but it did not get replaced). There was only the ability to have all the lights on in the room and we felt it would be nice to have a separate option to light only the kitchen area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained and presented property, ours was a modern large spacious room. Good location. Nothing at all to fault which in itself is often rare these days. Would return without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good central location and views of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - great communication from staff - very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

This was a good place for our stopover. The office person directed us to see penguins at dusk. We were able see a few penguins at the pier rockwall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation, everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location Convenient for Blue Penguin Viewing

We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment style room with full kitchen, dining area and bath on the third floor. We were welcomed and had a nice chat while checking in. Room was clean and comfortable and appreciated the full kitchen for in room dining. While the hotel is located on a busy street we did not notice any major noise to speak of. While not in the downtown business district the hotel is super convenient to walk through the park to Marine Parade for possible blue penguin sitings.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, always ready to assist & cheerful.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and helpful owner. Very well located and clean with everything a guest could need. Only could use better floor sound insulation and the nearby intersection was busy - double glazed windows made it very fine for sleeping.