ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

3.0 star property

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Executive Studio | Private kitchenette
Balcony view
Executive 1 Bedroom Spa | Private kitchen
Executive Family Studio | Bathroom
Executive Studio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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31 Craigie Avenue, Parkside, Timaru, 8601
  • Place, Botanical Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, South Canterbury Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Studio Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive 1 Bedroom Spa

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Studio Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Family Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Timaru

Located in Timaru (Parkside), ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Botanical Gardens and Timaru Public Hospital. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from South Canterbury Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.

What's nearby

  • Botanical Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Canterbury Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Botanic Gardens - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 20 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sopheze - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Bay Hill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old Bank Cafe And Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Turkish Kebabs - ‬18 min walk

About this property

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge offers 14 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Timaru motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 42-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 14.50 to 24 for adults and NZD 14.50 to 24 for children

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Grab bar near toilet (84 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately NZD 14.50 to 24 for adults, and NZD 14.50 to 24 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Aspire Avenue Motor
Aspire Avenue Motor Lodge
Aspire Avenue Motor Lodge Timaru
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Avenue Motor Lodge Timaru
Avenue Motor Lodge
Avenue Motor Timaru
Avenue Hotel Timaru
Avenue Motor Lodge
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge Motel
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge Timaru
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge Motel Timaru

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 285 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge clean room, great amenities in the kitchen and very nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious room. Great amenities, very friendly staff and close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fatemeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, and room service was available.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable, spacious & convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Very spacious apartment, had everything you would need. Staff very helpful, and friendly. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Top service as always
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large room that was very clean and provided a very comfortable bed for the night. Staff were very helpful and easy to get on with . Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really large room, more like a studio flat. Great facilities for cooking and dining in the room. Comfortable easy chairs to sit on so you are not sitting on your bed. Immaculately clean. Really friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

emiliani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here only for 1night All households are complete and can running proper Toiletries, kitchen and cookware appliances are complete Location good, near
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very tidy and comfortable beds
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room 6 is amazing, well equipped, so much space and very quite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of those mentioned above. Staff particularly helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was good and spacious and the bed was excellant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent motel, well run, clean and good facilities. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, will be going back there next time we’re in Timaru.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and clean and great facility. Nice staff and Amber (Manager) was a very friendly and accommodating. Worth for money spent. Cheers Jerome
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully well maintained and comfortable hotel. Execllent facilities for a travelling family Definitely would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay very accommodating for a 7 month old
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great, clean and well equipped with plenty of space.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Back in Timaru

Great place to stay, safe, easy comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simson

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very good room servives
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023