7.7avge. of 1113 reviewsBlue Dolphin Motel
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Why stay here?
- Weekends / Short Breaks
- Close to Timaru Airport
- Beach
- Tennis court
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Family Rooms
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Blue Dolphin Motel is a 5-minute walk from Timaru’s town centre and a 5-minute drive from Timaru Bus Depot. All units have a full kitchen and an open plan living area. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi access for the first 24 hours of their stay.
The heated guest rooms are equipped with electric blankets and satellite TV. The kitchen comes with a stove, a fridge and a microwave.
The property offers laundry facilities and barbecue equipment. Free off-street parking is provided.
Timaru Blue Dolphin Motel is a 5-minute walk from Caroline Bay Playground and Boardwalk. It is an 11-minute walk from Aigantighe Art Gallery and an hour’s drive from Oamaru.
Important Information
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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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Check Info and AvailabilityBlue Dolphin Motel - Room Options
A selection of room types are usually available at Blue Dolphin Motel, including;
- Family Room
- Large One-Bedroom Apartment - Ground Floor
- One-Bedroom Apartment - Ground Floor
- Studio
- Superior One-Bedroom Apartment
- Two-Bedroom Apartment - Split Level
- Two-Bedroom Apartment with Bath
- Two-bedroom apartment - Accessible Split Level
Studio (Sleeps 3, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
This studio has a lounge area with a pull-out double sofa bed and a separate queen bed. It also includes a private patio, full kitchen, heater, fan and an en suite bathroom.
Two-Bedroom Apartment - Split Level (Sleeps 6, 1 Bathroom)
This split level apartment includes an open plan kitchen, a lounge room and a dining area.
Two-Bedroom Apartment with Bath (Sleeps 5, 1 Bathroom)
This large ground floor apartment offers a fully equipped kitchen, an open plan lounge room, a dining area and a separate bathroom. Maximum occupancy is 8 (see Hotel Policies).
Superior One-Bedroom Apartment (Sleeps 3, 1 Bathroom)
This spacious apartment includes an open plan kitchen and a lounge/dining area.
Family Room (Sleeps 5, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
This spacious, carpeted apartment has a private patio with garden views and an open lounge area with a single bed, a double sofa bed and an arm chair. The dining area has a table and four chairs. There is a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. The room also includes heating and a fan, a separate bathroom with a shower and a toilet, electric blankets opening double glazed windows and a digital satellite TV. Extra bedding and pillows are available. There is a single bed and a double bed in the bedroom.
One-Bedroom Apartment - Ground Floor (Sleeps 3, 1 Bathroom)
This apartment has a open plan living area with a full kitchenette and a dining table with 4 chairs. There is a double or a queen bed in the bedroom. You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Requests Box at the time of booking.
Two-bedroom apartment - Accessible Split Level (Apartment, Sleeps 7, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom)
This split level, accessible apartment has a dining area, seating area and electric kettle.
Large One-Bedroom Apartment - Ground Floor (Sleeps 3, 1 Bathroom)
Featuring a private entrance, this apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the well-equipped kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. Boasting a patio, this apartment also provides a washing machine, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.
Blue Dolphin Motel Useful Info
- 13 Rooms
Arrival and Departure
- Check In from 14:00 until 21:30
- Check Out from 07:30 to 10:00
Hotel Facilities
COVID-19 Precautions
- Cleaning chemicals effective against Coronavirus
- Rooms disinfected between stays
- Safety Protocols followed
Cleaning
- Daily housekeeping
Sports & Outdoors
- Beach
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Mini Golf
- Snorkelling
- Tennis court
- Windsurfing
Leisure & Activities
- Sun Terrace
Travel & Transport
- Accessible parking
- Free Parking
- Street parking
Business & Internet
- Fax/photocopying
- Paid WiFi
- WiFi available in all areas
Children & Family
- Baby safety gates
Services
- CCTV in common areas
- CCTV outside property
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
Room Facilities
- Family Rooms
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Outside
- Garden
Hotel
- Non-smoking throughout
- Smoke alarms
- Outdoor furniture
- Designated smoking area
- Fire extinguishers
- Soundproof rooms
Rating and Reviews
Blue Dolphin Motel has been assigned a 3 Star rating by our partner; this is an unofficial rating for ease of comparison, and you should be sure the property suits your needs before booking.
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