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Blue Dolphin Motel

3.5 star property
Timaru apartment in Maori Hill with free parking

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is AED 259
AED 297 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar

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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)

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Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 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)

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Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 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)

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Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

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Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
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Hair dryer
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  • Studio
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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)

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

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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
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
  • 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
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
40 Evans Street, Timaru

What's nearby

  • Ashbury Park - 6 min walk
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 10 min walk
  • South Canterbury Museum - 17 min walk
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 1 min drive
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 2 min drive
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 13 min drive

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

Timaru apartment in Maori Hill with free parking
This smoke-free apartment building features WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a garden. Each apartment provides a TV with cable channels, plus a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Added amenities include a washing machine, WiFi, and a coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is not available.
Blue Dolphin Motel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Timaru apartment provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Cable television is provided.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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

Bedrooms

  • Rollaway/extra beds: NZD 15.0 per day

Bathrooms

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable service

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • 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
  • Windsurfing 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 2 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 2 per day (rates may vary)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Dolphin Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Dolphin Motel?

As of 22 February 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Dolphin Motel on 2 March 2025 start from $80.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Blue Dolphin Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Dolphin Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Dolphin Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Blue Dolphin Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Blue Dolphin Motel located?

Located in Maori Hill, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Ashbury Park, Timaru Lighthouse, and Aigantighe Art Gallery. Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and South Canterbury Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Timaru Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Blue Dolphin Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 142 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Handy to Town Centre. Had everything we needed. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very run down property. The Lady was very snappy. Was clean and beds were comfy. Right on the highway and limited parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable, clean and cosy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice, clean, easy parking, easy walk into town. I would recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
a great choice in timaru
great value motel, loads of room, close to park/beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean & Tidy, Staff helpful, easy walk to town, restaurants, Beach. would recommend it to anyone visiting Timaru.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice clean room and upstairs and downstairs bedroom. Was very nice to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We love staying here! Its our third time now and they never disappoint!! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Convenient location
Property is a bit dated and traffic noise was loud in the front room. Friendly owners and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Nice. Mid week short notice. Exceeded expectations for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable beds, cleanliness of rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean tidy and easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Liked: Amenities, communication
Too noisy unfortunately next time id look at getting a place further away from main road value for money yes it was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully clean, warm and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Motel was fine - comfortable and clean. Furniture is from the 70's and could be updated - overall value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Straightforward and good value
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Value for money.
One night in a comfy clean bed. Bedroom well placed away from road noise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good location but heavy road noise
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Blue Dolphin is a quaint residence right near the arterial route through Timaru; easy to get to. The new owners are progressively renovating the facility so it will be getting a facelift. Spacious, well priced & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Kim

Good for a night but wall heater on a timer doesn’t allow for the room to heat up and stay warm
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Reception was very helpful and room was clean. Property needs an uplift. And even with double panel windows can hear traffic although dies down through night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023