The Grosvenor

3.0 star property
Eco-certified Timaru hotel in Timaru Central with a casino

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Superior Room, Non Smoking
Front of property - evening/night
Suite
Reception
Superior Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
  • South Canterbury Museum
    6 min walk
  • The Oxford
    2 min walk
  • Timaru Station
    3 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    16 min drive

Room options

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

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Executive Room, Non Smoking

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, Non Smoking

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • 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

  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture Timaru - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Arthur St Cafe - ‬6 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. 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 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 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekends: 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

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

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 staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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, 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 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.

National rating

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

The Grosvenor Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 760 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 760 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 760 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 760 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 760 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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great to see a character heritage building being restored and used so well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is fab. Rooms are clean and much bigger than you expect. Level floors, nice heating. GREAT STAFF & FOOD!! And the price is great!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stanislavs

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay away from this place! Not as on pictures - quite dated and poor place Room is dated and not in best condition, bathroom is like from 70ies, when raised it with reception they said it is an oldest room and no other option available. Also had to put drunk teenagers to sleep at midnight as they were noisy. And guess what I got from reception or management- nothing. Avoid this place at all costs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a room on the second floor which has been recently renovated. Apart from the landing area from the lift which is still being finished, the hallway and room was lovely. The bed was a bit lumpy. But our room was great, clean, modern and quiet. Very good value for money, and nice downtown location, easy walk to cafes. Because there is a bar on the street level, there were a few folks about on the street who had clearly over overindulged. But they were harmless. Overall very pleased with our stay and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Heritage property. Newly refurbished rooms excellent. Bathroom and fittings well above expectations. Only disappointing thing was size of towels and lack of soap rack in shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ange

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gorgeous wee spot to stop off at in Timaru.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of Timaru easy parking not expensive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Economical, clean but decor in need of a makeover. Have stayed previously and would again but frustrated this time that tv remote didn’t work (couldn’t get any sound)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay, our room was perfect and the staff were super friendly and welcoming. Plus a great meal and drink in the bar and restaurant. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous older hotel handy to many amenities. Walking distance to shopping. 3 star property that was better than a lot of other similarly rated properties. Recent refurbishment of rooms. Staff friendly and accomodating. No issue with arranging late check out for us for our day of departure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to walk around town for a few good dining options. Room was clean, modern.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Phil

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Have stayed before and had much better room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very accommodating, allowing me to change my booking date after a late change to a business meeting and allowed me to continue using the carpark for that business meeting after I had check out. The hotel appears to be part way through a renovation. The ensuite was very dated but it was nice and clean with a nice hot shower. I will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ivan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very very dated but the price is cheap so you get what you pay for … staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Toilet flush didn’t work, room was warm i rate 8/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was excelent as expected.Amused to find fridge had no alcohol as this was the reason given for copying my card.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Derick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good thanks
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not so flash
The room was tiny and really needed a face lift. There was paint peeling from the ceiling and mildew on the walls with zero sound proofing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
was ok we just there for night so cant comment
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Central location but dirty carpets and bugs in the room with a window that could not close and leaking sink and a shower that flooded the room when first turned on despite careful placement. Great water pressure!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024