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 9.2 for a two-person trip.
“The continental breakfast was great, worth the money.”
Hayden
New Zealand
“Property manager was amazing, Room was fantastic and exactly what I needed , Housekeeping made the room extremely clean , I’d highly recommend this property”
Anne
Australia
“Location was great with restaurants close by and the room we paid for had a large balcony with fabulous views and was in a good central location.”
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Katharina
New Zealand
“The location is great, opposite to the playground, next to some restaurants and in walking distance to the shops. The main road was a bit load in the evening, but overall, we had a good 1-night stay.”
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Lou
Australia
“Location to shops and resturants, friendly staff and late check out. Bed very comfy.”
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Michelle
New Zealand
“So amazing right on the waterfront and close proximity to Caroline bay”
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Gilbert
New Zealand
“Our room was lovely, roomy, clean and fresh. Location was excellent, with cafes and bars just round the corner and an easy stroll into the town centre. With awesome sea views.”
Vicki
New Zealand
“Friendly, welcoming staff/ management. Had genuine interactions. Answered our questions and provided information on attractions and dining venues. Very helpful 😃.
Super clean and well presented one bedroom unit with great views of the...”
Catherine
New Zealand
“I had the best room in the motel: it was roomy and had the best, panoramic view of the park, beach and ocean. It even had a little balcony, a spacious lounge and kitchenette. The bathroom sink area had plenty of shelf space for storing my...”
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George
Australia
“We stayed over the Christmas period. Location is excellent, Rooms are clean, tidy and comfortable. Would stay again!”
Property surroundings
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
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 option.
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.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
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.
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