Blue Dolphin Motel, Timaru
Overview
Situated only 400 metres from Aigantighe Art Gallery, Blue Dolphin Motel Timaru includes 13 rooms with views of the garden. The motel features both Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking on site.
Location
This 3-star hotel is about a 25-minute walk from Kiwi Observatory, 3.1 km from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre Cultural Center. South Canterbury Museum is also located steps away from the property.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Caroline Bay Beach, which is 2.9 km away.
For those travelling from afar, Richard Pearse airport is 20 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
The Dolphin offers rooms with an adjoining terrace and a dining area featuring ironing facilities, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio. They feature bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower as well as hairdryers and bath sheets.
Eat & Drink
Guests can enjoy American snacks and meals in Bay Hill Brewery Bar located 25 minutes' walk away.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Paid Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Off-site car park
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- 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:
Dolphin spottingVisitors can opt for a dolphin spotting tour to witness the playful dolphins frolicking in the crystal-clear waters of Timaru Bay.
FishingEnjoy a relaxing fishing trip with a dozen of fellow anglers on a chartered fishing boat, complete with all the necessary gear and equipment.
Board gamesFeel like having a cozy night in? Guests can borrow board games from the hotel's collection, including classics like Monopoly and Scrabble.
KaraokeHave a blast belting out favorite tunes in the hotel's karaoke room, complete with karaoke machine and songbooks.
Movie nightUnwind with a free movie screening at the on-site theatre room.
Art classesTake part in the hotel's art classes, where guests can engage with a local artist to learn the techniques of painting and sketching.
- Tea ceremony
- Cooking class
- Relaxation massage
- Digital detox
- Scavenger hunt
- Origami classes
- Stargazing
Location
* Located near the scenic Caroline Bay beach and park, the area offers views of the Timaru Harbor and Strathallan Corner. * The neighborhood features the Aigantighe Art Gallery, South Canterbury Museum, and dining options along Stafford Street. * Timaru Botanic Gardens, Trevor Griffiths Rose Gardens, and Centennial Park Sandspit ideal for nature enthusiasts.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants