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Panorama Motor Lodge

52 The Bay Hill, Timaru, New Zealand
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Panorama Motor Lodge
Ranked #8 of 17 hotels in Timaru
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Auckland
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54 reviews 54 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

We stayed here last year for a family 'do'. This time it was my Dad's 80th birthday. Nothing has changed. Great rooms. Clean and today. Super convenient to the beautiful Caroline Bay and to the shops.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

We stayed at the Panorama Motor Lodge for the first time in December 2012 and were incredibility impressed by the fantastic location..... walk across the road to Caroline bay, down the road to the main shopping center and a good variety of great restaurants and cafes, all within walking distance.The one bedroom unit we stayed in was clean, modern &... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012 via mobile

This is a great place to stay. Good location on the Bay hill close to good restaurants, central Timaru and Caroline Bay. The walks on Caroline Bay are beautiful regardless of the time of year. The motel is lovely and the people running it go out of their way to make sure you are well looked after and you enjoy... More

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Motueka, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2012

Very central great owner operators close to heaps of restaurants full charge back facility's we did enjoy a kitchen with a view good time had by all the rooms were clean and tidy large lounge a great way to relax after a big day driving

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2012

This is a modern clean motel in a great location with views of Caroline Bay and handy to restaurants and shopping as well as the beach. Hosts are very friendly and helpful. The one bedroom unit we had was well equipped for self catering if required, it wasn't given the great restaurants nearby. Would definitely stay again. Good value for... More

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Auckland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2012

Stayed here for one night with my husband and number one adult daughter. We were in Unit 10 ( and 10A) Large ground floor unit with lounge TV and kitchen overlooking Caroline Bay. One bedroom on the Bay Hill Rd side and the other, the one with the double bed at the back. Only one bathroom with shower, but that... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Stayed here for 1 night in April 2012. Service was friendly and the ground floor 1 bd with full kitchen was spot-on. Price was reasonable and the location was excellent. Right next to good views over ocean, park and the pub was 20 metres away for good beer and great food.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

This was a great Motel to stay in. Central location and close to town. Would definately stay again.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Our room was really small, could hardly move in the bathroom. Completely overpriced for what it was. There was a really bad smell in the unit also so had to keep the windows open to try and get rid of it. Was quite noisy, wasn't pleasant that we could hear the people in the unit above us going to the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

We stayed here for xmas eve and xmas day what a great place. We stayed in a 1 bedroom unit . Extremely comfortable and the views off our deck looked out over Caroline bay. I would recommend this super friendly Motor lodge to all.

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Address: 52 The Bay Hill, Timaru, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Timaru
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Ranked #8 of 17 hotels in Timaru
Price range (per night): 100 AUD

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