Motel in Canterbury
3-Star Motel
Reasons to book
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About this motel
Blue Dolphin Motel is a 5-minute walk from Timaru’s town center 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.
Amenities
Golf course (within 2 mi)
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Wheelchair accessible
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Beach access
Garden
Laundry services
Accessible Parking
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Smoking allowed
Toilet with grab rails
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Tennis court
Cleaning products
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Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2026
An older style motel that provided all that we required. Much better than the modern flashy small soulless "ticky tacky" boxes of today. Great bed, great shower and plenty of pressure in the shower. Separate bedroom and a huge living area. Yes it was a bit dated - but so are we!
The unit was so clean that we did not need a mirror - you could see your face in the stainless steel!!
Parking was great - outside the door and easy access to unit. Quiet despite being on main road.
We will certainly be returning here!!
Nothing.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
very clean room, comfie bed, good parking
its an older style motel, the room we stayed in wld be good for a couple, as the bathroom is in the main bedroom...not so good for a 3rd person
9 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
My room was sparkly clean - every day it was reset, clean and wet surfaces dried and appliances tidied. for an older facility, the standard of cleanliness was exceptional.
Nothing. i was staying under budget circumstances so i was pleasantly surprised.
5 / 10·Sep 2026
Convenient location, affordable, warm
The place is dated, everything feels like it’s came from the lower shelf at The Warehouse; towels were old, pillows lost the fluffiness long time ago, cheap amenities. Additionally the fridge didn’t work, the shower cap came off during the shower, bathroom door didn’t close properly, no ventilation in the bathroom, cobwebs in the room and exposed electrical sockets…really not a great look! If you want a good night sleep bring earplugs as it’s noisy due to outside traffic.
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7.7Good
(1,177 Ratings)
"very clean room, comfie bed, good parking"
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