About this property
Blue Dolphin Motel is a 5-minute walk from Timaru’s town centre and a 5-minute drive from Timaru Bus Depot. All units have a full kitchen and an open plan living area. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi access for the first 24 hours of their stay. The heated guest rooms are equipped with electric blankets and satellite TV. The kitchen comes with a stove, a fridge and a microwave. The property offers laundry facilities and barbecue equipment. Free off-street parking is provided. Timaru Blue Dolphin Motel is a 5-minute walk from Caroline Bay Playground and Boardwalk. It is an 11-minute walk from Aigantighe Art Gallery and an hour’s drive from Oamaru.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- WiFi available in all areas
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
|---|---|---|
1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 single bed and 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 1 single bed and 1 large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 2 single beds Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 large double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 2 single beds and 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 2 single beds and 1 large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 large double bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Yvonne
New Zealand“Lovely lady that checked us in, great parking onsite, handy location, room very clean and nice good sized kitchen and dining area, lovely pressure in shower” - Nikki New Zealand“Easy to access and close to everything you need. Clean and comfortable and great value for money.”
- Lindsey
Australia“Fantastic sized room with new furniture and furnishings. More like an apartment, big enough to live in.” - Lisa New Zealand“Check in and out was a breeze, the rooms were clean and tidy.... No issues start to finish and the electric blankets on the bed were a huge plus... granted they weren't really necessary for this stay, but I appreciated that they were there and...”
- Jo New Zealand“Basic facilities but everything you needed and nothing you didn’t. Great access to Caroline Bay.”
- Phillip Australia“A basic, but very comfortable hotel. Easy to check in, good location, comfortable. mini kitchenette, TV. Friendly owners. I'd happily stay there again.”
- Steph New Zealand“Great location on the main road, close to lots of food options. Friendly welcome, nice furnishings in the unit and very warm.”
- Pietro
Qatar“The room was very huge and warm. The staff its very kind, helpful and able to anticipate your needs.” 
Shane New Zealand“This was a beautiful place to stay. And very handy to everything.”- Mikaela New Zealand“Friendly staff, our room was so spotless and silverware shiny! Bed was comfortable and rooms were great.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Blue Dolphin Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
For guests staying for more than 2 nights, the property is able to provide a drop off service to the airport or bus depot. This service is only available upon request.
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 Blue Dolphin Motel 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.
