Blue Dolphin Motel, Timaru
Overview
Located 1.9 miles from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre Cultural Center in Timaru, the 4-star Blue Dolphin Motel Timaru boasts a private art gallery. Featuring 13 rooms with views of the garden, the hotel is 20 minutes by foot from the unique York Street Gallery of Fine Art.
Location
This Timaru motel lies 2.4 miles from Ashbury Park and a stone's throw from Aigantighe Art Gallery. Attractions in the area also include South Canterbury Museum, situated 25 minutes by foot from the Blue Dolphin Motel.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Caroline Bay Beach, which is 2 miles away. No matter the religion, travelers prefer to visit Sacred Heart Bacilica Church, a popular place of worship located about a 30-minute walk from this accommodation.
For those traveling from afar, Richard Pearse airport is 20 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
Comprising a patio and an open-plan living area, the rooms at Blue Dolphin Motel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. In-room bathrooms feature a separate toilet and a shower along with hairdryers and towels.
Eat & Drink
Guests can enjoy New Zealand cuisine at CBay Cafe, situated 2.4 miles from this hotel.
Leisure & Business
The Blue Dolphin Motel Timaru has a sun deck, a sunbathing terrace, and BBQ for guests' enjoyment.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Paid Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Baggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Playpen
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Explore Caroline Bay
Walk to Caroline Bay's playground and boardwalk, site of the Rose Festival and Summer Carnival, located just 5 minutes away.
Visit Aigantighe Art Gallery
Tour Aigantighe Art Gallery, featuring local and international artworks, situated an 11-minute walk from the accommodation.
Use Free Airport Shuttle
Request the courtesy car service to Timaru Airport or bus depot, available for stays of two nights or longer upon advance booking.
Fish Local Canterbury Rivers
Angle for Rainbow and Brown trout in nearby rivers during the season from October 1 to April 30, with local guidance available.
Location
Convenient Location
Timaru's location is near Caroline Bay, South Canterbury Museum, and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.
Heritage Neighborhood
The central business district features historic buildings, shopping options, and attractions like Aigantighe Art Gallery and York Street Gallery of Fine Art.
Local Bites to Try
Fusion Restaurant Cafe & Bar, Zest, and Bay Hill Brewery Bar offer diverse dining in Timaru.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants