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Blue Dolphin Motel

3.5 star property

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WiFi, wheelchair access
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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4) | Living area | TV
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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4) | In-room dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
40 Evans Street, Timaru
  • Ashbury Park
    6 min walk
  • Timaru Lighthouse
    8 min walk
  • Aigantighe Art Gallery
    10 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    13 min drive

Room options

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 5) | Living area | TV

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 5)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 6) | WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 6)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9) | WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Excec. Studio Apartment) | Living area | TV

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Excec. Studio Apartment)

  • Studio
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment 7) | Living area | TV

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment 7)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4) | In-room dining

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 1)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 1) | Living area | TV

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 1)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartments 8 &10)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartments 8 &10) | Living area | TV

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartments 8 &10)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Blue Dolphin Motel

3.5-star apartment in Maori Hill
This smoke-free apartment building features WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a garden. Each apartment provides a TV with cable channels, plus a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Added amenities include a washing machine, WiFi, and a coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is not available.
Blue Dolphin Motel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Timaru apartment provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Cable television is provided.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Blue Dolphin Motel features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public areas are equipped with wireless Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Blue Dolphin Motel is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (NZD 2 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 2 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 15 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 11 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 2 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 2 per day (rates may vary)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Blue Dolphin Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 139 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Price was very reasonable so over all it was a very good stay, the 2 bedroom unit was very comfortable and the managers were very helpful, would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim

Good for a night but wall heater on a timer doesn’t allow for the room to heat up and stay warm
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kerri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Convenient location
Property is a bit dated and traffic noise was loud in the front room. Friendly owners and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

TANDY

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Too noisy unfortunately next time id look at getting a place further away from main road value for money yes it was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, easy parking, easy walk into town. I would recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy and easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
a great choice in timaru
great value motel, loads of room, close to park/beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room and upstairs and downstairs bedroom. Was very nice to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lee

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

R

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ian, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & Tidy, Staff helpful, easy walk to town, restaurants, Beach. would recommend it to anyone visiting Timaru.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter W

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimmy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here! Its our third time now and they never disappoint!! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Room not as advertised
Room was tired and old but clean. However, it was not as advertised. We booked a 1 bedroom suite with 1 double bed and 2 twin beds, but the room comes with 1 double bed, 1 twin bed, and 1 super old fashioned sofa bed with super thin mattress. When questioned, the owner blamed the previous owner for the wrong information put up on the Hotels.com. She was pretty rude about it too. Shower needs time to adjust to the comfortable temperature as it spikes hot and cold as you adjust the valves. Definitely not recommended. Book with caution.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Deryck

Traveled with family
Mediocre at best
This was our last stop in a larger trip. It is a dark and dated room. Walking in reminded me of a student flat. Pros - Plenty of towels to be found under the sink in the bathroom - nice big table with plenty of chairs to sit and eat like a family (there were 5 of us) Cons - Pillows felt like cheap $10 warehouse ones. No one had a good nights sleep - Access to the toilet is through a bedroom so either the parents or kids are getting woken for midnight toilet runs. - Bathroom lock was a sliding bolt on the inside that the outside can't get to. If some falls and hurts themselves or miss/master 4 lock it and can't unlock it....yes well. - Downstairs bedroom had nowhere to hang anything. No wardrobe, hooks, nothing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matt&Ash

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property, but very well kept and stocked. It was clean, had good kitchenette that was well stocked with dishes, tableware and pots and pans. My only complaint is they have long term guests that were a little rowdy. The were setting off fireworks for a short period of time and I found that disturbing. Also they could use a new mattress as it was rather saggy. For a two room unit it was certainly worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Patrina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I found the room very loud. You could hear the water going through the pipes in bedrooms next door everytime they used the taps or flushed the toilets. So this kept us awake 1/2 the night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Luther

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Immaculately clean, but very dated - looks like something from the 1970s! I also found there was a lot of noise coming from the laundry room next door to my room (room 5) VERY early in the morning. The people were very welcoming, and parking was easy onsite - right in front of my room. Everything worked well, with acceptable hot water and plenty of room. This would be ideal for a group with kids to stay, assuming they don't mind how aged the rooms are. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location for walking to Caroline Bay. Bakery across road, and short drive to shops. Unit was spacious with new carpet and had separate lounge/dining to bedrooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully clean, warm and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hamish

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023