Panorama Motor Lodge is close to cafés and restaurants, is only a 3-minute walk to the CBD and has panoramic sea or city views from most units. It is ideally suited for corporate customers, travellers and families. There is a range of units including studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom family units. They are spacious with modern decor and free Wi-Fi is available to all guests. Timaru is situated on the main coastal road between Christchurch (2-hour drive) and Dunedin (2.5-hour drive). We are also close to the route to Aoraki Mt Cook, being a 1.5-hour drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Timaru
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Hunter
    Australia Australia
    Location excellent for Caroline Bay, plus close to shops, cafes, galleries and restaurants. Also just a short walk to interesting Museum. Our room had a mountain view. It was spacious and well appointed, bed comfortable.
  • Lauren
    Australia Australia
    Great location and friendly and helpful staff. Clean rooms and comfy beds. Was a last minute booking and they could not have been more helpful
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great views, spacious and next to a great pub, we were there as a stopover on route to Te Anua, worked really well for us, arrived late so didn’t get to explore but liked what we saw!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Panorama Motor Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Panorama Motor Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
NZD 30 per stay

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos American Express Cash Panorama Motor Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note we apply a surcharge to payments made using credit card, which is in line with our costs of acceptance. We do not surcharge debit cards.

Please note that all guests under 21 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Panorama Motor Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Panorama Motor Lodge

  • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Panorama Motor Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Panorama Motor Lodge include:

    • Studio
    • Double
    • Family
    • Suite

  • Guests staying at Panorama Motor Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Panorama Motor Lodge is 200 yards from the centre of Timaru. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Panorama Motor Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Panorama Motor Lodge on this page.

  • Check-in at Panorama Motor Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Panorama Motor Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.