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Blue Dolphin Motel

3.5 star property
Timaru apartments with kitchenettes

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WiFi, wheelchair access
Property entrance
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 5) | Living area | TV
TV
Property grounds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Kitchenette
    Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
    Refrigerator
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Internet access
    Internet access
Main amenities
  • 11 smoke-free apartments
  • Near the beach
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Kitchenette
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is $72
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 5) | Living area | TV

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 5)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 6) | WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 6)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9) | WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Excec. Studio Apartment) | Living area | TV

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Excec. Studio Apartment)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment 7)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment 7) | Living area | TV

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment 7)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4) | In-room dining

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 1)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 1) | Living area | TV

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 1)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartments 8 &10)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartments 8 &10) | Living area | TV

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartments 8 &10)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
40 Evans Street, Timaru

What's nearby

  • Ashbury Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 1 min drive - 0.6 km
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 13 min drive
  • Timaru Station - 27 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture Timaru - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Arthur St Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Blue Dolphin Motel

When visiting Timaru, Blue Dolphin Motel is a great choice to consider. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby snorkeling. A terrace and a garden are offered, and apartments have conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the overall property condition.

Languages

English

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
  • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • 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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available (NZD 2 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Rollaway/extra beds: NZD 15.0 per day

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • TV with cable service

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No housekeeping

Things to do

  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards

General

  • 11 rooms

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for NZD 2 per day (rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for NZD 2 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 15.0 per day

Policies

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Blue Dolphin Motel Timaru
Blue Dolphin Motel
Blue Dolphin Timaru
Blue Dolphin Motel Timaru
Blue Dolphin Motel Apartment
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Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Dolphin Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Blue Dolphin Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Blue Dolphin Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Blue Dolphin Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Blue Dolphin Motel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Dolphin Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Blue Dolphin Motel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and snorkeling. Blue Dolphin Motel also has a garden.
Does Blue Dolphin Motel have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchenette which also includes a stovetop, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
What's the area around Blue Dolphin Motel like?
Blue Dolphin Motel is a short 6-minute walk from Ashbury Park and 8 minutes' walk from Timaru Lighthouse.

Blue Dolphin Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Price was very reasonable so over all it was a very good stay, the 2 bedroom unit was very comfortable and the managers were very helpful, would stay here again
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good for a night but wall heater on a timer doesn’t allow for the room to heat up and stay warm
Kim, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Convenient location
Property is a bit dated and traffic noise was loud in the front room. Friendly owners and convenient location.
Kerri, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

TANDY, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Too noisy unfortunately next time id look at getting a place further away from main road value for money yes it was good
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice, clean, easy parking, easy walk into town. I would recommend this place.
Suzanne, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Clean tidy and easy to find.
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

a great choice in timaru
great value motel, loads of room, close to park/beach.
Greg, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean room and upstairs and downstairs bedroom. Was very nice to stay here.
Daniel, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lee, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

R, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Clean & Tidy, Staff helpful, easy walk to town, restaurants, Beach. would recommend it to anyone visiting Timaru.
Ian, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great
Joe, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Peter W, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We love staying here! Its our third time now and they never disappoint!! Will definitely be back!
Kimmy, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Room not as advertised
Room was tired and old but clean. However, it was not as advertised. We booked a 1 bedroom suite with 1 double bed and 2 twin beds, but the room comes with 1 double bed, 1 twin bed, and 1 super old fashioned sofa bed with super thin mattress. When questioned, the owner blamed the previous owner for the wrong information put up on the Hotels.com. She was pretty rude about it too. Shower needs time to adjust to the comfortable temperature as it spikes hot and cold as you adjust the valves. Definitely not recommended. Book with caution.
1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Mediocre at best
This was our last stop in a larger trip. It is a dark and dated room. Walking in reminded me of a student flat. Pros - Plenty of towels to be found under the sink in the bathroom - nice big table with plenty of chairs to sit and eat like a family (there were 5 of us) Cons - Pillows felt like cheap $10 warehouse ones. No one had a good nights sleep - Access to the toilet is through a bedroom so either the parents or kids are getting woken for midnight toilet runs. - Bathroom lock was a sliding bolt on the inside that the outside can't get to. If some falls and hurts themselves or miss/master 4 lock it and can't unlock it....yes well. - Downstairs bedroom had nowhere to hang anything. No wardrobe, hooks, nothing
Deryck, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Matt&Ash, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

This is an older property, but very well kept and stocked. It was clean, had good kitchenette that was well stocked with dishes, tableware and pots and pans. My only complaint is they have long term guests that were a little rowdy. The were setting off fireworks for a short period of time and I found that disturbing. Also they could use a new mattress as it was rather saggy. For a two room unit it was certainly worth the price.
Richard, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I found the room very loud. You could hear the water going through the pipes in bedrooms next door everytime they used the taps or flushed the toilets. So this kept us awake 1/2 the night
Patrina, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Luther, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Immaculately clean, but very dated - looks like something from the 1970s! I also found there was a lot of noise coming from the laundry room next door to my room (room 5) VERY early in the morning. The people were very welcoming, and parking was easy onsite - right in front of my room. Everything worked well, with acceptable hot water and plenty of room. This would be ideal for a group with kids to stay, assuming they don't mind how aged the rooms are. I would stay again.
Leanne, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location for walking to Caroline Bay. Bakery across road, and short drive to shops. Unit was spacious with new carpet and had separate lounge/dining to bedrooms
Sandra, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beautifully clean, warm and comfy
Heather, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was comfortable
Hamish, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review