The Grosvenor

3.0 star property
Eco-certified Timaru hotel in Timaru Central with a casino
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Front of property - evening/night
Casino
Bar (on property)
Suite
Executive Room, Non Smoking

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The price is NZ$132
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Single Room with 1 Single Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Executive Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru

What's nearby

  • South Canterbury Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ashbury Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 3 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture Timaru - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Arthur St Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Grosvenor

Eco-certified hotel near Caroline Bay Beach
Located close to DB Brewery, The Grosvenor provides a casino, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as a casino gaming table, a casino VIP room and 18 slot machines. The on-site restaurant, TGB, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a business centre are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a front desk safe
  • A lift, luggage storage and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Grosvenor have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; NZD 13 to 24 for adults and NZD 13 to 24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • TGB

Things to do

  • 18 slot machines
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino (2,422 square feet of space)
  • Gaming table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,787 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed for Christmas Day and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business centre
  • Casino
  • Dining venue
  • Front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 13.00 to 24.00 for adults and NZD 13.00 to 24.00 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Grosvenor Hotel Timaru
Grosvenor Timaru
The Grosvenor Hotel
The Grosvenor Timaru
The Grosvenor Hotel Timaru

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grosvenor pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Grosvenor?

As of 25 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grosvenor on 2 Jan 2025 start from NZ$132.19, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Grosvenor?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Grosvenor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Grosvenor?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Grosvenor located?

Located in Timaru Central, this eco-certified hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Caroline Bay Beach and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from DB Brewery. Timaru Station is only a 3-minute walk.

The Grosvenor Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 760 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 760 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 760 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 760 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 760 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dawn, Merrimac

Travelled with partner
Room was updated nice bright paint and decor. However, no trash receptacle in the bathroom. Bathroom sink was cool, but drained slow and would have been nicer to have a bigger counter than a large sink. Was a dirty towel hanging on hook when we checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was fine for a stop over, not sure I would want to spend more than a day or so there. rather dated in the bathroom, hallways and bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Frances

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the nice old antique lift that works perfect 👌
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara-Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old being do e up hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Judi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Grosvenor has a restaurant / pub onsite that serves Awesome dinners. I had the Roast Beef for dinner and battered banana with ice cream for dessert and they were both delicious! Also close to town which is handy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lucinda

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
My room was lovely, comfortable and clean however I did hear a lot of noise from my neighbors.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My friend and I booked 2 twin rooms. Pros: the room and bathroom were clean, the shower pressure was like a waterfall (so great), the staff was super friendly and helpful. There was a kettle and tea/coffee provisions (but no stir sticks or spoons to stir). My room smelled like cigarette smoke, and front desk staff moved me immediately with no hassle. Cons: the rooms were not at all as advertised. While I felt safe and the room was clean, it didn't provide a comfortable atmosphere. They felt like a half-way house for people leaving prison 😂 They were pretty dark with only one small window. The carpet was shag, a bit threadbare, and didn't seem clean (but I'm pretty sure they were, it's just the type of carpet). The decor was...weird. One single bed pushed against the wall of felted wallpaper. There wasn't enough room for a bedside table so the phone was on the floor. While technically there was a tv, there were only 4 stations (why even bother, then?). The walls were really thin - I could hear my neighbour, quite clearly, sneeze in the night and their alarm go off. The shower had a cheap plastic shower curtain that kept blowing onto me no matter how I positioned my body or the showerhead, so I just showered with the curtain open and the showerhead pointed towards the inner wall. I would not stay here again. I wish I could share photos so you could see the actual rooms we were given.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
She’s an old girl but comfortable rooms, nice staff and affordable rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wade

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were friendly, The room I stayed in wasn't the greatest, Mold on the walls and very very basic. Also next to the train station was very loud engine noises super early in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you, we were only in for one night, but enjoyed the use of the warm, clean room with all ammenities covered. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all friendly, helpful and happy to chat about the history of the old building. The pricing was very reasonable at $255 for two nights. The room was very spacious. I would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander, MIAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great to see a character heritage building being restored and used so well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is fab. Rooms are clean and much bigger than you expect. Level floors, nice heating. GREAT STAFF & FOOD!! And the price is great!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stanislavs

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay away from this place! Not as on pictures - quite dated and poor place Room is dated and not in best condition, bathroom is like from 70ies, when raised it with reception they said it is an oldest room and no other option available. Also had to put drunk teenagers to sleep at midnight as they were noisy. And guess what I got from reception or management- nothing. Avoid this place at all costs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a room on the second floor which has been recently renovated. Apart from the landing area from the lift which is still being finished, the hallway and room was lovely. The bed was a bit lumpy. But our room was great, clean, modern and quiet. Very good value for money, and nice downtown location, easy walk to cafes. Because there is a bar on the street level, there were a few folks about on the street who had clearly over overindulged. But they were harmless. Overall very pleased with our stay and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Heritage property. Newly refurbished rooms excellent. Bathroom and fittings well above expectations. Only disappointing thing was size of towels and lack of soap rack in shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024