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+1-833-728-2041Free Private Parking
Beach
Private entrance
Tennis court
Mountain view
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Welcome to the Blue Dolphin Motel, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Timaru, New Zealand. With its four-star rating, this motel offers an affordable and comfortable stay for all travelers. Located just 0.9mi from the city center, you'll have easy access to all the attractions Timaru has to offer.
The Blue Dolphin Motel boasts a whopping 1025 reviews from satisfied guests, and it's easy to see why. With a starting price of just $68, this motel offers great value for money. The rooms are well-appointed and include amenities such as a private entrance, kitchenette, and free toiletries. For relaxation, guests can enjoy the sun deck, terrace, or garden, all while taking in the beautiful mountain view.
In addition to its comfortable accommodations, the Blue Dolphin Motel offers a range of extra amenities. Pet owners will be pleased to know that the motel is pet-friendly, and private parking is available for free. Golf enthusiasts can take advantage of the nearby golf course, and there are even opportunities for mini golf. For those who prefer more active pursuits, there are tennis courts and opportunities for snorkeling, canoeing, and windsurfing, all free of charge. With its convenient location, comfortable rooms, and delightful amenities, the Blue Dolphin Motel is an excellent choice for your stay in Timaru.
When it comes to payment options, the Blue Dolphin Motel offers flexibility to their guests. Cash is accepted, making it convenient for those who prefer to pay in cash. Additionally, the motel accepts major credit cards such as Mastercard, American Express, Visa, Maestro, Bankcard, and Eftpos. With multiple payment methods available, guests can choose the option that works best for them.
The Blue Dolphin Motel offers a variety of room types to cater to different preferences and group sizes. If you're traveling solo or as a couple, the Large One-Bedroom Apartment on the ground floor provides a spacious and comfortable stay with a queen-size bed and a twin bed. For larger groups or families, the Two-Bedroom Apartment with Bath is an excellent choice, accommodating up to five adults with two twin beds, a sofa bed, and a queen-size bed. The Family Room is another great option for families, featuring two twin beds and a queen-size bed. Lastly, the Superior One-Bedroom Apartment offers a cozy and upscale stay with a twin bed and a king-size bed.
To cater to guests' specific needs, the Blue Dolphin Motel offers a room type with accessibility features. The Two-bedroom apartment on the ground floor is designed with split levels, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for guests with accessibility requirements. With two queen-size beds and three twin beds, this spacious room can accommodate up to seven adults. Whether you're traveling alone, with a partner, or in a larger group, the Blue Dolphin Motel has a room type to suit your needs and ensure a pleasant stay in Timaru.
Closest airports
Richard Pearse Airport
6.3miFree Private Parking
Beach
Private entrance
Tennis court
Mountain view
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Soundproof rooms
Sun deck
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Terrace
Soundproof
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Patio
Private Bathroom
Parking On Site
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Large One-Bedroom Apartment - single occupancy - Ground Floor
1 Queen Size Bed
1 Twin Bed
345 sqft
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Private entrance
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Experience comfort and convenience in our Large One-Bedroom Apartment, situated on the ground floor. This spacious 344 sqft apartment features a private entrance, fully equipped kitchenette, and a cozy patio, making it the perfect home away from home for up to three adults. Enjoy amenities such as a washing machine, flat-screen TV, and free toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay.
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Two-Bedroom Apartment with Bath - single occupancy
2 Twin Beds
1 Sofa Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
635 sqft
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
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Experience comfort and convenience in our spacious Two-Bedroom Apartment with Bath. This 635 sqft apartment features a garden view, fully-equipped kitchen, private bathroom with bathtub, and a cozy terrace. Perfect for up to 5 adults, it is a great choice for your home away from home.
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Family Room - single occupancy
2 Twin Beds
1 Queen Size Bed
430 sqft
Mountain view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
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Welcome to our spacious Family Room, perfect for single occupancy! With a generous 431 sqft of space, this room features a stunning mountain and garden view, a fully-equipped kitchen and bathroom, a comfortable Queen size bed, and two Twin beds. Enjoy the convenience of a private entrance, washing machine, dryer, and a flat-screen TV, making your stay a truly relaxing one.
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Superior One-Bedroom Apartment - single occupancy
1 Twin Bed
1 King Size Bed
345 sqft
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Private entrance
x3
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Experience comfort and convenience in our spacious Superior One-Bedroom Apartment, featuring a private bathroom, fully equipped kitchenette, and a cozy patio. Enjoy your stay with extra long beds, a flat-screen TV, and the convenience of a washing machine and dryer.
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Two-bedroom apartment - single occupancy - Accessible Split Level
2 Queen Size Beds
3 Twin Beds
550 sqft
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Private entrance
x7
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Experience the comfort of a spacious two-bedroom apartment, perfect for single occupancy. This accessible split-level space offers modern amenities such as a private bathroom, kitchenette, and flat-screen TV to enhance your stay.
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Featured reviews:
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Willem
8.2
8.2
The motel is of an age, clean, comfortable and spacious. Walking distance to restaurants and bars.
We arrived before 2 pm as the weather prevented us from any activities. The stern hostess shook her head and said 2 o'clock, no further discussion. On return a silent hostess, cleared her desk, then looked up and waited for me to speak. After my friendly good afternoon and giving her my details, her only response was, if we wanted some milk in the room and internet. No further discussion. The notices in the room regarding cooking, smoking or spitting and extra charges for staying after checkout time per hour or even part of an hour!
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Jamaican_luck
8.2
8.2
This is a budget motel and dated. But, it is affordable, the managers are easy to deal with, it is close to town, easy to get to, roomy enough and well enough furnished. Furniture is old, but it is clean and presentable and carpet is new. Bedroom is at back of unit so quiet enough for sleeping even though the front of the unit is on the highway. I would recommend for anyone needing an affordable place for an extended stay.
It was good and as expected. Parking is tight and the entrance off the highway is tight, but once you get accustomed to it, it is fine. No complaints, given price is budget (for Timaru).
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Peter
9.1
9.1
Blue Dolphin in very nice, being well equipped and central to Timaru, though on the main SH1 road that is noisy, though not in the night. It is well priced compared with many and has all the features needed including microwave, parking by your room and good WiFi. Timaru is a large busy town with parking issues. I recommend eating at the Ascot Sports bar on the north side of town where you have free parking and a pleasant meal without the stress of trying to park in town. There is a nice beach by the port. Look for the Port Loop Road. This has free parking and is accessible without going through town.
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Kylie
10
10
It's an older building but it's kept immaculate,the cleaning is A+++,the stainless steel like a mirror,towels fluffy,beds perfectly made and super cosy and the whole room was warm without using the heating.The double glazing really cuts out the road noise and the thick curtains means no light either,great kitchen set up with plenty of utensils and to top it off the owners were friendly and cheerful.
The kids whinged about the tv only having a few channels but personally I found the break from it was great and they had free wifi anyway.
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Afiqah
10
10
Everything! The place is so clean, cozy & the owner is very very helpful and friendly!
The dryer is not fully drying the clothes. I think you should put sound proofing wall in the laundry room or just put notice to not use the laundry room at night. I was scolded by the neighbour next to the laundry room for washing my clothes at night 🥲 I thought the laundry room is soundproofed. Anyway, overall, the motel is superb!
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Keating
8.2
8.2
Lots of space, everything was clean for an older style accomodation. Location was great for us, walking distance to the Bay, pools, bird avery and considering it was on a busy main road, I didn't really hear the road noise.
although advertised as 'sound proofing' we could hear the child/ren in the room next door up and down the stair at 6am, also a child crying in the night. Not the end of the world having kids myself but did mean my own children were woken to the sound of the child/ren next door.
Gisela
8.2
8.2
The facilities were lovely and clean. The units are not modern but we were not bothered about that. They're well stocked, spacious compared to many. A nice size table and everything you need. Staff happy to supply fresh towels etc. Highly recommend as a great comfortable place to spend a few days.
I wasn't so pleased about the sharp nail tacks sticking up in the floor by the bathroom door. Was careful to avoid stepping there. That was all. The facilities are kept very clean.
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Cassie
8.2
8.2
Location & staff were amazing and very lovely , the beds were suuuuper comfterble I didn't want to get up in the morning also the rooms were very big 😂 ,
The walls are very thin , when the unit next door uses the toilet , plugs a phone charger into the wall or even talks you can hear everything , also the parking was very very tight on a busy night , but it was still a very lovely motel ,
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Adrienne
9.1
9.1
The Main Bed was nice until your Body / weights got on it - Then it is a roll together - so lucky had a separate single in Lounge. We are not used to TRAFFIC - Trucks and more TRUCKS, I knew there would be some, but it is FAR worse than I was expecting. But most of the Motels in Timaru are on that Strip of Road.!!! We did have water tank refilling regularly when everyone start their toilet visits in early a.m. - can this be quietened a bit??
The Unit was a very nice tidy older Unit - what I was expecting - thank you
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Luana
9.1
9.1
Our room was very clean, it had a nice smell to it. Beds were very comfortable and warm with the electric blanket on. Friendly staff. Gave us an extra carton of milk as there were 6 of us. Great location, nice and handy to shops. Excellent value.
It was a very cold night ( was -3 in the morning). Our heater that was on the wall wasn't that great and was very noisy. We did find another heater in the wardrobe to use but it kept blowing the fuse so we had to go back to the other heater. We stayed during a long weekend and the place was full which meant a lot of cars, was a bit awkward trying to get in and out of the car park. Only small issues but our only issue.
Airports
Richard Pearse Airport
6.3miAirports
Richard Pearse Airport
6.3miAttractions
Geraldine
20.5miFree Private Parking
Beach
Private entrance
Tennis court
Mountain view
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Soundproof rooms
Sun deck
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Terrace
Soundproof
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Patio
Private Bathroom
Parking On Site
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Beach
Canoeing
Fishing
Golf course
Mini golf
Snorkeling
Tennis court
Windsurfing
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Building Characteristics
Semi-detached
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Ironing service
Laundry
Entertainment & Family Services
Baby safety gates
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
General
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Electric blankets
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Ironing facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Smoke-free property
Soundproof
Soundproof rooms
Internet
Wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Dining table
Dryer
Electric kettle
High chair
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Washing machine
Living Area
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
DVD player
Flat-screen TV
Radio
Satellite channels
TV
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Room Amenities
Fan
Iron
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
View
Garden view
Inner courtyard view
Mountain view
From
$68Check-in
From 14:00
Until 21:30
Check-out
Until 10:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and charges apply.
Age restrictions
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Curfew
Come and go whenever you want
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Reservations
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+1-833-728-2041Children and beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 1 years
Cot upon request
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2 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$9 per child per day
Cot upon request
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3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$9 per person per day
The price in NZD has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Cards accepted at this property
Visa,
American Express,
Mastercard,
Maestro,
Cash only,
Bankcard,
Eftpos
This property accepts cash.
At what times are check-in and check-out at Blue Dolphin Motel?
Guests at Blue Dolphin Motel can check in between 02:00 PM and 09:30 PM. Check-out time is set for 10:00 AM.
Is there parking at Blue Dolphin Motel?
Yes, there is ample parking available at the Blue Dolphin Motel. The hotel offers free private parking, conveniently located on-site. Additionally, there is no need to make a reservation for parking.
What are the rates at Blue Dolphin Motel?
Starting prices for Blue Dolphin Motel are around $68. This may vary based on room categories and travel dates. To confirm rates, please provide your stay dates.
Which room categories can I book at Blue Dolphin Motel?
The Blue Dolphin Motel offers a variety of room types including large and superior one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom apartments, and a family room. All rooms are non-smoking and can accommodate at least 3 adults. Bed sizes range from twin beds to queen and king size beds. The room sizes vary from 344 to 635 square feet.
What activities does Blue Dolphin Motel offer?
Guests at the Blue Dolphin Motel can spend their time enjoying an array of leisure amenities. They can soak up the sun and relax on the hotel's beach or take a refreshing swim in the ocean. For those who enjoy golf, there is a golf course available where guests can practice their swing and challenge themselves on the greens. Tennis enthusiasts can engage in friendly matches on the hotel's tennis court, while families and friends can have fun playing mini golf.
In addition to these activities, guests can also partake in various water sports such as snorkeling, canoeing, windsurfing, and fishing. These options provide opportunities for exploration and excitement, allowing guests to experience the beauty of the surrounding waters. Whether guests prefer a relaxing day on the beach or engaging in thrilling water sports, the Blue Dolphin Motel offers a range of activities to suit their leisure preferences.
Which payment methods are supported by Blue Dolphin Motel?
The Blue Dolphin Motel accepts cash as well as several other payment methods including Mastercard, American Express, Visa, Maestro, Bankcard, and Eftpos.
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