Panorama Motor Lodge

Location: 52 The Bay Hill, Timaru, nz

Star Rating: 8.4 Stars

Property Type: Motels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Fax/photocopying
• Soundproof rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Hot tub/Jacuzzi
• Wheelchair accessible
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Key access
• CCTV outside property
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Secured parking
• Bulk dispenser for toiletries

Rooms Available

• Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite

  Newly renovated One Bedroom Suite has a balcony or courtyard overlooking Caroline Bay. There is a kitchenette and a private bathroom. There is a queen bed in bedroom and a sofa bed in the Lounge. There is a flatscreen TV with Sky Guest Select. Please note you will be charged extra for the sofabed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window

• Sauna studio

  1 Queen Bed

  323-sq-foot room with courtyard views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, towels, and shampoo

  Practical - Iron/ironing board, phone, and dining table; cribs (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and fan

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Dining table
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Studio - Disability Access

  Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The studio features a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower chair
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access

• Standard Studio

  The studio offers a private entrance, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The fully equipped kitchenette has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The studio features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, as well as a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access

• Studio

  These Studio units have Alpine Views and either a balcony or courtyard. Some units have a spa bath. If you would like a unit with a spa bath then please request this at time of booking. All Studios feature a kitchenette with tea and coffee making facilities. There is a Queen size bed in the lounge area as well as a Flatscreen TV with Sky Guest Select

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window

• Two-Bedroom Suite

  The Two Bedroom Suite has either a balcony or courtyard that has an Alpine View. There is a queen bed in one bedroom and the second bedroom has two single beds. Please note that bedding configurations may differ. There is a full kitchen and separate lounge area that has a flatscreen TV with Sky Guest Select. You have a private bathroom with some units having a spa bath, please request this at time of booking if you would like one.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window

• Superior One-Bedroom Suite

  The Superior One Bedroom Suite has a balcony or courtyard with views overlooking Caroline Bay. There is a kitchenette and a private bathroom. There is a king bed in the bedroom and a flatscreen TV with Sky Guest Select in the lounge.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window

• Queen Studio

  This studio features a sauna. The well-fitted kitchenette has a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The studio features a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Sauna
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access

Guest Reviews

• Kishan (9/5): -
• Craig (8/5): - Great location Rooms need better heating
• Huang (6/5): -
• Mike (5/5): - Location Very noisy rooms on the main highway
• Yuko (10/5): -
• mick (6/5): Nice unit had everything but view of hwy and building. - Easy access to unit No view
• Sara (8/5): -
• Claudia (9/5): Great Location - Great location. So close to nice restaurants.
• Dana (8/5): -
• Adelle (7/5): - Great location Spacious rooms Tight car parking Reception staff were not very welcoming
• Margaret (10/5): The location is great and the unit was very comfortable. - We loved the location.
• Keith (8/5): -
• Doug and Gaye (6/5): -
• Loretta (9/5): So nice - So close to the beach Nothing
• Thomas (10/5): Wish I could have stayed longer - Great location and super friendly staff Nothing
• Dawn (7/5): Great location, near the beach. - Great location, near the beach and local bars and restaurants. There were no blinds in the bathroom which even with blurred glass was a bit uncomfortable as the next room had to walk closely past to get to their room. There were brackets so I assume there were blinds once upon a time. But when I looked from outside I could see my toiletries on the sink. With the light on I would imagine it would be worse.
• Susan (8/5): - Very good location close to city centre and restaurants Not great climbing up stairs for elderly
• Mcmonigle (10/5): Perfect location - The host was very accommodating Nothing it was great
• tegan (5/5): it was enjoyable and warm/cosy environment - i loved the spa bath it was absolutely amazing. the view was great from our room. the bed was so uncomfy, and hard maybe get some comforters for the mattress
• Brenda Stevens (7/5): -
• Macine (9/5): -
• George (10/5): - Comfy and super location Nothing
• Mcmonigle (10/5): -
• Tam (7/5): Comfortable accommodation in a great location, but a few improvements such as air conditioning, parking space, and noise - The location was great and very convenient. The accommodation itself was comfortable and tidy, making it an easy place to stay for the night. The room did not have air conditioning, which made it a bit uncomfortable. Parking was also limited, particularly for larger vehicles. It was quite noisy overnight, even when using ear plugs.
• Christine (10/5): Great views and super clean - We liked the flexibility of arriving late. The convenience of restaurants is great.
• trevor (9/5): -
• Veronica (9/5): -
• Carolyn (10/5): -
• Robert (9/5): Great property to stay in , town of Timaru not so great - The apartment size was nice, with own living area and balcony also closeness to restaurants
• Sharyn (7/5): -
• 欣怡 (4/5): -
• Carolyn (8/5): Great start to our NZ getaway - Location was great
• David (10/5): Great stay, one of my favorites. - Location, cleanliness, staff Nothing
• Tom (9/5): -
• Rachel (7/5): Good enough - Good location. Easy to find. The room was set out well with a great shower. Parking was excellent. The bed was super hard, quite uncomfortable. Room was very warm with no air con, there was a fan but it was not affective. Had to turn the fridge off in the night as it was very noisy.
• Jan-Felix (7/5): -
• Victor (10/5): Excellent - The unit was supplied with all essential kitchen facilities. Everything that is needed to provide comfortable accommodation. In my case the bed was a little soft but I have back problems but that would not be a concern for most visitors
• Sally-ann (10/5): A Perfect place to stay - Great location and just so clean. Forgot how good quality the bed linen was and it makes a difference when you have staid in a few other motels. Nice touches like that make all the difference . Looking forward to my next stay Nothing at all
• JIYUAN (10/5): -
• Andrew (9/5): Relaxing stay in a spick and span motel. - Lovely accessible location and right next to several nice restaurants. Very good accessible room for wheelchair users.
• Jane (8/5): Clean great location - Central location No a/c
• Peter & Marian (8/5): We really enjoyed our stay - so close to Caroline Bay, close to the beach and to the seasonal nightly little penguins co - We loved having a beautiful view to Caroline Bay and a lovely balcony at the front of our unit (superior) The bathroom could do with a freshen up- the toilet was noisy refilling and the extraction fan noisy ( it couldnt be not turned on as connected to bathroom light)
• Yuxin (10/5): 非常好，位置好，设备好，有性价比 - 地理位置较好，我们住的房间就在海边 油和其他调料没有
• Kauri (9/5): - Walking distance to bay and large room The bed was very firm .
• Peter (10/5): A wonderful find, so pleased we found this place. - Friendly welcome and very helpful, the room was super clean and it was great to have a sea view and to be able to sit on the balcony to enjoy the sunshine and city vibes. The photos don’t do the place justice and we would definitely return and stay again. It was perfect
• Deborah (6/5): Great location, thats about it... - Great location Room didnt feel clean or modern. Reception staff not very helpful or friendly. Very expensive for what we got.
• Sean (10/5): -
• Jacinda (10/5): -
• PAUL (6/5): Average but overpriced. - Clean. Nice view Hard bed. Uncomfortable couch. Overpriced compared to other motels we have stayed when in Timaru.
• Kristie (6/5): Beautiful location, nice accommodation - but very expensive - The location is amazing, right on the the Bay Hill for a morning beach walk, but also handy to the restaurants and bars. The bathroom had a terrible smell, I have rated comfort lower because of that awful smell.
• Sera (7/5): Goed voor doorreis. - Ontbijt zelf verzorgen. Om de hoek accommodaties om te ontbijten, lunchen en of dineren . Dicht bij strand van pinguïns. Sauna in de kamer. Buitenzijde was de kamer uit, de gang en straat op om vervolgens op je " balkon" te kunnen zitten.
• Ken (9/5): -
• Mary Dawson (7/5): Overall very enjoyable. - Liked the room and the views . I think.you need to have instructions on how to.operate the heaters which didn't look that easy to run. It would have been nice to have a few wee things such as shampoo, soap, body lotion, just adds a bit of something special when u go to stay somewhere. Electric blanket would have been good, and also bedlight didn't work on one side of the bed, in fact looked a little unsafe.
• john (5/5): It was adequate - Location to Facilities The first place I ever stayed where they dont provide small shampoo or conditioner. Now need to remind myself to take this with me if this is and emerging trend. The bed was exceptionally hard
• Christine (9/5): -
• Blendon (9/5): - Great location, a great feel to the unit, the spa bath was amazing the carpet had stains
• Glen (9/5): Overnight Stay - Excellent location, great views over Caroline Bay from our room and close to some great eating spots. Unit was very tired in places, efforts have been made to modernise some parts so hope it's an ongoing project
• Shirley (10/5): Great location and facilities. - Great location with restaurants and shops nearby. We were lucky to have rooms looking towards the sea and had a great view of a concert held just across the road. Large balcony and a sitting room also. We ate at Pier 64 after being given vouchers for free drinks at reception. Great food too. Nothing
• Stephan (7/5): Erholsame Nacht nach einem langen Tag - Gute Lage mit Sicht auf die Bucht. Praktisch mit Parkplatz vor der Tür. Aus irgendeinem Grunde haben meine Frau und ich besonders gut geschlafen. Die Zimmer sind etwas in die Jahre gekommen aber noch in Ordnung.
• Dawne (10/5): - Very clean , comfortable,had everything you needed for a stay away.Fantastic views , great staff would highly recommend. Nil
• Pamela (8/5): Plenty of space in the unit, great location, but no water supply to kitchen tap on 2nd day of my stay, otherwise great s - Perfect location, handy for all facilities, including Intercity Coach stop. Within walking distance of shops, visitor attractions etc. Traffic noise easily heard.
• Dan (8/5): -
• Rosie (10/5): - Amazingly clean! very high level of cleaning skills :) great place with a very reasonable cost. Everything was good👍🏻
• Joanna (10/5): Great accommodation close to beach and downtown - Nice suite, great location and friendly staff
• Lorraine (9/5): - Locality to Timaru Caroline bay activities at new year n to main st shopping of timaru No issues
• Lou (10/5): -
• Clayton (9/5): - Location
• Lynnie1958 (5/5): - Noisy
• Caroline (8/5): - Location, spa bath, balcony and view, friendly and helpful staff. The extractor fan over the oven. It held the smell of what was being cooked making the room smell like something was burning.
• Rob (9/5): We will stay again - Location was great The bed was a bit hard for us and there was no tea towel or dish cloth… possibly because someone missed putting them out… not dislikes but not able to leave the property as we would have liked
• Bendzinski (8/5): -
• Anna (8/5): Ideal thanks - Location Traffic
• Hunt (7/5): -
• Mark (9/5): -
• Mary (8/5): Great place to stay - close to city, Caroline Bay and fab places to eat nearby (literally steps away) - Location was excellent Some minor repairs are needed in the motel room
• Julianna (7/5): We had a quick one night trip for a wedding so this was a good location for the event. - Great central location. Room faced the quiet side of the premises. Rooms were dated.
• Michael (7/5): -
• Richard (9/5): A great property for a group of friends, comfortable clean and everything we needed for a weekend a - The property was very suitable for 4 single friends, close to good restaurants and shops. Good parking Nothing to comment on
• Judith (6/5): The staff were lovely, the location excellent. - The location is really good. The units are tired, taps were leaking, carpet dirty, they just need a bit of work done on them to bring them up to the standard you would expect for the price.
• Lynda (10/5): -
• Derek (8/5): Good location and comfortable room - Clean and well supplied with equipment to cook etc. bed very comfortable. Nice and warm when we arrived as it was only 6c outside!
• Warren (10/5): A plus. - The continental breakfast was great, worth the money. We only had one night.
• Kaye (5/5): -
• Michael (7/5): -
• David (10/5): Great place to stay - Everything was great Nothing
• Aaron (10/5): -
• Filip (9/5): -
• Matla (9/5): loved it, very comfortable for the travelling worker - comfortable fantastic location
• Shona (7/5): Handy to Caroline Bay great walk - Great loaction, easy to get to and handy to Caroline Bay great walk.
• Glenda (8/5): - Location Cold
• 沛宸 (10/5): 環境舒適 員工親切 - 風景超好 無
• Sue (6/5): - It was in a great location walking distance to restaurants and town
• Stephen (7/5): -
• Liz (10/5): - Good facilities, clean, welcoming
• George (9/5): -
• David (9/5): -
• Solomon (10/5): -
• Keith McIntosh (5/5): - Location great, no breakfast sought. Bathroom heater didn't work, no vanity unit waste plug.
• Hayden (10/5): Perfect - Property manager was amazing, Room was fantastic and exactly what I needed , Housekeeping made the room extremely clean , I’d highly recommend this property
• Reece (10/5): - Great spot

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