Blue Dolphin Motel - Timaru

Family-friendly motel with split-level apartments and personalized fishing trips near Caroline Bay

Accommodation

Blue Dolphin Motel Timaru NZ has 11 fully self-contained apartments that sleep up to seven guests. The units include split-level options ideal for families with school-age children, plus ground floor accessible units. Each apartment has a full kitchen and an open plan living area, with electric blankets and double glazing on some windows.

Location

Blue Dolphin Motel Timaru is a 5-minute walk from Timaru's town centre and an 11-minute walk from Aigantighe Art Gallery. The motel sits 1.5 hours from Mount Dobson and Mount Hutt ski fields, and a short walk from Caroline Bay Beach. Guests can walk to the Aquatic Centre and Caroline Bay Playground.

Family-Friendly

Blue Dolphin Motel Timaru New Zealand offers split-level units that give children their own upstairs sleeping area. Hosts Dorothy and Mark can arrange personalized fishing trips for guests. The property has a designated smoking area and baby safety gates available.

Business and Corporate

Blue Dolphin Motel offers moderate tariffs with corporate and long-term stay rates. The property has free off-street parking for 11 vehicles, including accessible parking. Guests receive free Wi-Fi for the first 24 hours, and fax/photocopying services are available.

Outdoor Activities

The motel is a base for exploring South Canterbury, including the nearby ski fields and Caroline Bay. Guests can use the barbecue equipment and laundry facilities. The property also has a garden, sun terrace, and outdoor furniture.

• Location: 5-min walk to town, 1.5 hr to ski fields
• Rooms: 11 self-contained apartments, split-level and accessible
• Family: Personalized fishing trips, baby safety gates
• Business: Corporate rates, free parking for 11 vehicles
• Activities: Near Caroline Bay, Aquatic Centre, ski fields
• Parking: Free off-street for 11 vehicles