Blue Dolphin Motel

Motel, 4-star40 Evans Street, Timaru, New ZealandShow on map

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Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.3 out of 10, at 40 Evans Street.
Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.

Convenient Location

Experience comfort and convenience at Blue Dolphin Motel, just minutes away from Timaru’s town centre and local attractions. Walk to Caroline Bay Playground and Boardwalk, or explore Aigantighe Art Gallery within a short distance.

Well-Equipped Rooms

Relax in our heated guest rooms featuring electric blankets, satellite TV, and a full kitchen with essential appliances. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi access during your first 24 hours.

What this place offers

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Laundry

Rooms

7.6

Good

Rated 7.6 out of 10 by 1,656 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness6.8
Service7.8
Location8.3
Rooms6.8
Amenities7.8
Value8.3
Food & drink7.4

Guests mention

Clean and comfortableGreat locationGood value for money

EwaNew Zealand
September 2026Family
Below expectations
Convenient location, affordable, warm
The place is dated, everything feels like it’s came from the lower shelf at The Warehouse; towels were old, pillows lost the fluffiness long time ago, cheap amenities. Additionally…
MaureenNew Zealand
September 2026Family
Great place to stay
Location
Bed
FrancesNew Zealand
September 2026Couple
Time out in Timaru
This was a step back in time, affordable comfort. Good electric frypan and microwave allowed good meal preparation.
The oven/hotplate setup needs modernising.. I am short so found the high cupboard challenging.
MariannNew Zealand
September 2026Solo traveller
comfortable warm and sparkly clean
My room was sparkly clean - every day it was reset, clean and wet surfaces dried and appliances tidied. for an older facility, the standard of cleanliness was exceptional.
Nothing. i was staying under budget…
UiliNew Zealand
September 2026Family
no iron in the room, no sky
RangiNew Zealand
September 2026Couple
Fine and enjoyed the short stay.
Sound of traffic all night.

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.

Where you’ll be

40 Evans Street, Timaru, New Zealand

Guests rate the location 8.3 out of 10 — very good.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 2:00 PM until 09:30 PM

Check-out by 10:00 AM

Children welcome

No pets

Free parking on site

Non-smoking rooms available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Blue Dolphin Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. For guests staying for more than 2 nights, the property is able to provide a drop off service to the airport or bus depot. This service is only available upon request.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Blue Dolphin Motel

What time is check-in and check-out at Blue Dolphin Motel?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Blue Dolphin Motel allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Blue Dolphin Motel?

Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.

Does Blue Dolphin Motel have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does Blue Dolphin Motel have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

How do I book Blue Dolphin Motel?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Blue Dolphin Motel?

40 Evans Street, Timaru.

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