The Grosvenor

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel near Caroline Bay Beach

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Front of property - evening/night
Executive Room, Non Smoking
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Standard Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Bar (on property)
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

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  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
  • Popular LocationSouth Canterbury Museum6 min walk
  • Popular LocationCaroline Bay Beach12 min walk
  • Popular LocationTimaru Public Hospital18 min walk
  • AirportTimaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)15 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Single Room with 1 Single Bed)

8.3/10 Very good
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Executive Room, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, Non Smoking

9.8/10 Exceptional
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

10/10 Exceptional
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

  • South Canterbury Museum - 6 min walk
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 12 min walk
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 18 min walk
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • Ashbury Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Le Cren Street Takeaways - 19 min walk
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Burger King - 9 min walk
  • Sukhothai Thai Restaurant & Bar - 5 min walk
  • Speights Ale House - 2 min walk

About this property

The Grosvenor

3-star eco-certified 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 eco-certified 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Grosvenor offers 49 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 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 phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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 daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM: NZD 13.00-24.00 for adults and NZD 13.00-24.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is undergoing renovations from June 1 2023 to May 31 2024 (completion date subject to change).
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
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 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 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. Contactless check-out is available.

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 3 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

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The Grosvenor Hotel
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The Grosvenor Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 707 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 707 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 707 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 707 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 707 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was only walking distance from or venues.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness
Free parking..........
Just a little tired and had seen better days.. free parking was good, location was a bit more than walking distance to food and drink, good budget choice for some with free parking..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel in great location. Our room had been recently refurbished. It was spacious and light and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan-Maree, Woodinville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the new suites! Very friendly check-in and knowledgeable about the are. Thank you Helen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Aurelien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

David, Saffron Walden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024