Blue Dolphin Motel  

A compact mini-hotel in Timaru’s Maori Hill, just a short walk from Caroline Bay and Timaru Lighthouse. About 1 km from the city centre, you’re close to Aigantighe Art Gallery, Te Ana Maori Rock Art and local galleries — ideal for quick beach and culture runs.

Simple, budget-friendly rooms with kitchenettes, fridges and stovetops for easy self-catering. Eleven guestrooms feature cable TV and private showers, plus a terrace and garden to catch fresh sea-breeze mornings.

Free on-site self-parking and a mini-golf area for low-key fun. Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing keep things tidy; luggage storage and room service make arrivals and late nights easier. Wireless internet is available for a surcharge, and a roundtrip airport shuttle/transfer can be arranged.

Kitchenettes and in-room coffee makers let you cook or sip in. For dining out, a handful of nearby steakhouses and local eateries serve regional flavours within walking distance.