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Panorama Motor Lodge

3-star property
52 The Bay Hill, Timaru, 0508 053 286
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4.4 out of 5
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"Very clean and convenient " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 27 Aug 2023

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Hotel Description

Panorama Motor Lodge places you steps from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and within a 10-minute stroll of Caroline Bay Beach. Highlights at this motel include free self parking and a spa tub.

This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-star Timaru Central motel include South Canterbury Museum and Aigantighe Art Gallery.

Sauna studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$171* Per night/room 26 Apr. - 27 Apr.

Internal studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

One Bedroom Suite

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Accessible studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Panorama Motor Lodge ratings based on 27 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Panorama Motor Lodge

Everyone (12) Couples (10) Family (3)
5 out of 5
Great place

Posted by on 7 Jan. 2024

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1 out of 5
The property is below average and not somewhere I will stay again

Posted by on 29 Oct. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

5 Nov. 2023 by Panorama Staff

Hi Michael, We are sorry you didn't enjoy your stay with us. We feel our rooms are very comfortable and our reviews speak for themselves. Kind RegardsPanorama

5 out of 5

Posted by on 10 Sep. 2023

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5 out of 5
Very clean and convenient

Posted by on 27 Aug. 2023

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4 out of 5
Enjoyed our short stay

Posted by on 6 Aug. 2023

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 23 Jul. 2023

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5 out of 5
Excellent location

Posted by on 6 Apr. 2023

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5 out of 5
We loved out 2 day stay. We had a top floor room with a balcony and view of the bay. The room had a separate bedroom which was great. All very clean and lovely helpful lady on reception. Well will definitely stay again. And it is so handy to everything Timaru has to offer. Highly recommend.

Posted by on 5 Mar. 2023

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5 out of 5
Very good

Posted by on 19 Sep. 2022

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5 out of 5
Mary was very helpful when we checked in with some local tips

Posted by on 6 Jul. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

6 Jul. 2022 by mary

Thank you Matthew and Sophie. Was a pleasure to have you stay with us

About the Panorama Motor Lodge

Location 52 The Bay Hill, Timaru, 7910

Property Features

Panorama Motor Lodge offers its guests a spa tub, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Timaru motel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Timaru Station (0.9 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Panorama Motor Lodge offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the motel include a spa tub.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per stay.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • UnionPay
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are not cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 17.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Panorama Motor Lodge TIMARU
  • Panorama Motor TIMARU
  • Panorama Motor
  • Panorama Motor Lodge Motel
  • Panorama Motor Lodge Timaru
  • Panorama Motor Lodge Motel Timaru

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.