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The Grosvenor

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Caroline Bay Beach

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A bar area with wooden flooring, a curved bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A historic building with arched windows and a classic facade, likely a hotel, with a well-lit street in front.
A hotel lobby with wooden doors, a glass table with a vase of flowers, and a colorful wall unit.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window, and a picture on the wall.
A gaming area with a large screen, comfortable seating, and slot machines.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
  • Place, Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South Canterbury Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a patterned carpet.

Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a patterned carpet.

Executive Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window, and a picture on the wall.

Economy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a side table, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Timaru

Timaru Central stay.With a stay at this Timaru Central hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Caroline Bay Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of DB Brewery.

What's nearby

  • Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Canterbury Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 3 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sopheze - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Istanbul Turkish Kebabs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bay Hill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Grosvenor

3-star hotel near Caroline Bay Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1787 square feet (166 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Grosvenor also features a casino, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Timaru hotel is smoke free.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 1787 sq ft of conference space
  • 166 sq m of conference space
  • Casino
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Grosvenor offers 49 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Timaru hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; NZD 13 to 24 for adults and NZD 13 to 24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18 slot machines
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino (2,422 square feet of space)
  • Gaming table

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Casino
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 13.00 to 24.00 for adults, and NZD 13.00 to 24.00 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Grosvenor Hotel Timaru
Grosvenor Timaru
The Grosvenor Hotel
The Grosvenor Timaru
The Grosvenor Hotel Timaru

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Grosvenor to the airport?

The Grosvenor is 8 mi (16-min drive) away from the Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Grosvenor?

As of Aug 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grosvenor on Aug 9, 2026 start from CA $126, excluding 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.

Does The Grosvenor have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Grosvenor.

How close is The Grosvenor to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach and 2.4 mi (9-min drive) from Dashing Rocks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Grosvenor offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Grosvenor, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 13.00 and 24.00 for adults, NZD 13.00 and 24.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Grosvenor?

During your stay you can enjoy the 2422 square-foot casino on site, featuring 18 slot machines and 1 gaming table.

What time is check-in at The Grosvenor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Grosvenor?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Grosvenor have a pool?

The Grosvenor does not have a pool.

Does The Grosvenor have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) are closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Does The Grosvenor have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Grosvenor to downtown Timaru?

The Grosvenor is 0.1 mi away from Timaru.

The Grosvenor Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 849 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 849 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 849 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 849 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 849 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Starting from checking in to checking out, great hospitality!! The room was exceptionally clean and we enjoyed our stay😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmeila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, currently being renovated, nice central location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top notch. staff very good and meals also great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff , wonderful rooms , very modern . Some construction during the day but quiet at night , safe area for walking , restuarants close by and variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic early twentieth century grand hotel in great renovated condition. Excellent bar down stairs with good pub food available. We had a great night there with our local friends.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean and tidy, staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, spacious, excellent a/c. All staff in the hotel and pub were hard working, polite and listened to what you wanted
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a bit outdated, because this is a historical building,however the room inside is modern, clean and very comfortable! The parking is free and large, it's is not on the hotel territory, but it's right across the small street, in front of the hotel. The breakfast was yammy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well maintained. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay. Welcoming, helpful staff, and a lovely room. I always enjoy staying at the Grosvenor, and I’m looking forward to my next stay. Will definitely aim to stay in an Executive room again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , great staff , renovations going on during the day so a bit of noise . The rooms that are completed are excellent !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect and the room very clean A most enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. Central location with great off street parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are clean and modern with nice high ceilings, lots of natural light in the bathroom. Location was very quiet Saturday night, easy parking across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large clean room, beautiful Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were wowed by the entire place .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Beautiful room. Quite large. Had everything we needed . Had dinner downstairs at the restaurant. Good value meals.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, clean, big room, meals are excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay here, the staff were amazing and the room was very clean, neat and tidy with everything I needed plus the location was great! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms comfortable. Central location with parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracey

Very clean and the people were incredibly helpful. Excellent pub and restaurant pub
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was recently upgraded and very clean and functional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, renovated room to older style.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debra Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was lovely and clean but the toiletries were just silly little sachets that were useless. The shower was great though. Meal in the bar very tasty and good value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026