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31 Craigie Avenue, Timaru 7910, New Zealand
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Avenue Motor Lodge
Ranked #2 of 17 hotels in Timaru
4.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
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Sydney
1 review
“Excellent!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2011

Intially it was planned to stay only 1 night at the Avenue Motor Lodge as most of our time would be spent in Christchurch. However due to the earthquake we couldnt do this and the staff at the Avenue Motor Lodge were happy to accomodate us for 5 nights at the very last minute.
It was quite modern with a spa, balcony and plasma tv. The room was clean, spacious and the bed was comfortable.
As for the staff they were very friendly and always wiling to help. I couldnt speak any higher of them.
Location was great as well. Not even a 5 minute drive from the main shops etc.
If you are considering staying in Timaru, I highly recommend this place! I would stay here again if I was to travel back to Timaru.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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68 reviews 68 reviews
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110 helpful votes 110 helpful votes
“Good nights sleep”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2011

We just picked this motel driving by - and hoped for a good nights sleep !
Very clean comfortable spa room, with a kitchenette. Even though it is on the highway, we didnt hear any trafic noise and got a really good sleep. Had dinner at the Sukothai restaurant in town and that was a good meal. So a very good overnight stay in Timaru.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Melbourne, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Convenient location, good value accommodation”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2010

About half way between Christchurch and south/\west tourist areas. We had a 2 bedroom suite which had huge living/dining area, 2 good bedrooms and very well equipped kitchen area. Had 2 comfortable nights and nice welcome from host. Well recommended.

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Newmarket, England
1 review
“Fantastic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2010

I really can't fault the motel. The level of cleanliness, room size and modern fixtures & fittings were second to none - and this was not matched by any other motels during my trip around the South Island. The staff were really friendly and helpful - a typical NZ trait ! It offered good value for money, would recommend it to anyone, and would certainly stay again if I returned to NZ.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Good Value”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2010

We found this a well presented and clean motel with good service. However we thought the room slightly dark and we did notice noise from am adjacent room and from the nearby main road. All in all it was fine and offered good value for a one or two night stay.

  • Stayed March 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 31 Craigie Avenue, Timaru 7910, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* INR5,769 - 7,169

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