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Panorama Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Suburban motel in Timaru with free parking

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Studio | Balcony view
Two Bedroom Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Panorama Motor Lodge offers a tranquil retreat overlooking Timaru Central. Guests can unwind in the soothing spa tub or enjoy breakfast outdoors with a view. The lodge provides free in-room WiFi to stay connected and convenient luggage storage for easier travel.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 379
AED 436 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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Studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior One Bedroom Suite | Balcony view

Superior One Bedroom Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Two Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe One Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Accessible studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Accessible studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sauna studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Sauna studio

Highlights

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

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Internal studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Internal studio

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
52 The Bay Hill, Timaru, 7910

What's nearby

  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Canterbury Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ashbury Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬4 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), outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Panorama Motor Lodge offer amenities such as free WiFi, dining tables, and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 108 reviews
The price is AED 375
AED 434 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 17.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children

Things to do

  • Hot 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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 provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent 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 staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 17.50 for adults and 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 percent

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 elevators
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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating 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 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?

Check-out 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, South Canterbury Museum, and Aigantighe Art Gallery. Caroline Bay Beach and Timaru Lighthouse are also within 15 minutes. Timaru Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Panorama Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 115 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities, clean, welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice location, walkable to the little penguins, which we unfortunately missed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Nancy

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

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views, so handy to town, very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good spacious rooms and close to all amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a sauna room which was very pleasant. Dined at the nearby Pier 64, which was nice. Short walk to see the Penguins!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very spacious! It had everything we needed and then some!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Eve

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Thanks for a good stay

Good stay for an overnight trip in Timaru. Bed was beautifully firm and towels were nice and fluffy. Good that we had a kitchen space to meal prep for further travel days. Location was perfect for Caroline bay , a little road noise but it didn’t worry us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

2/10 Terrible

XIAOBAI

This place is very close to the beach and parking is not bad. Yet you need to pay attention to your arrival time. No late than 8pm or you have to figure your way to contact them — no off-hour checkin guidance. Staffs are very rude. If you decide not to renew your stay, check out at 10 am or before — they won’t give you any warning before threatening to charge late fee.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrific accomodation! Very friendly and efficient receptionist. Large apartment with beautiful bay view and balcony. Free on-site parking. Laundry room for guests. Excellent restaurants located next to Panorama Motor Lodge property. Bonus:"Bay Hill" park across the street provides huge area for safe jogging and recreation/relaxation. We were especially thrilled to see several Blue Penguins march onto shore during nesting season. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great location walking distance to restaurants and town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend staying here, Gorgeous views, spacious rooms, everything you need. will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained and spacious with good heating and other facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

Service beyond your usual.

Super helpful service even called me post checkout offering to courier a jacket to us that we'd left behind in the room. Good operators.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ikko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was very convenient to town and restaurants at the end of carpark over road to Carolyn bay just excellent. Was a wonderful view and lady was very helpful and friendly and made a lovely continental breakfast, recommend to all
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night but excellent room with a nice view and very spacious. Great location and easy walk to drinking and dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern. We loved the kitchenette!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location

The location was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Would stay again

Check-in was quick, and friendly. Room was clean and well equipped. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025