Harbour View Motel

2.5 star property

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One Bedroom Suite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Front of property - evening/night
One Bedroom Suite | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Two Bedroom Suite | Living area | LCD TV
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $139
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Explore the area

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8 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru, SOUTH ISLAND, 7910
  • Place, Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Aigantighe Art Gallery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, South Canterbury Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Suite, Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Suite, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 915 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 915 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Harbour View Motel

Motel in Maori Hill
This motel features laundry facilities, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas.
Harbour View Motel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

This Timaru motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Harbour View Motel features laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Harbour View Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 4:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 14 for adults and NZD 8 to 14 for children

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 7:30 PM)

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance 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 available for NZD 30.0 per day

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 8 to 14 for adults, and NZD 8 to 14 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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Harbour View Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 126 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and facilities were great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EDMUND

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms. Spotlessly clean. Friendly welcoming staff. Close to the city centre and things to do, lots of restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room brilliant staff member who helped with a lot of requests.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Good kitchen area. Very comfy sofa and bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great parking, awesome room, views almost like Rarotonga,
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, upgraded, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good space, great parking, walking distance to the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and rooms spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cassandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location near restaurants and a park. Even if near the main road, surprisingly very quiet at night!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful motel.Everything was perfect but the road noise was the only problem otherwise it would be 100%.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good spa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good price for one night stay very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to stop over from Christchurch before heading to Lake Tekapo and lake Pukaki
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A super location with sea views. Room was modern with an amazing spa bath. Loved our stay, xant waut to return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Particularly friendly owner, spacious unit and nice touches with continental breakfast and toiletries. Thanks for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very high quality motel, enjoyed our stay. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully clean and well thought out rooms. Very comfortable stay and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023