WELCOME TO THE PANORAMA MOTOR LODGE
Situated on The Bay Hill in central Timaru and overlooking beautiful Caroline Bay, Panorama Motor Lodge is a large, modern motel complex offering a wide choice of accommodation options — from well-appointed studio units to spacious family suites.
Enjoy a superb location close to the beach, with stunning coastal and mountain views, while being just steps away from all city facilities.
Motel Rooms
Panorama Motor Lodge provides a variety of room types designed to meet all tastes and needs, whether you're travelling for business, groups, a family holiday, or a weekend getaway.
Enjoy relaxed, quality accommodation in one of Timaru's most sought-after locations.
About Us
Conveniently located just a 3-minute walk to the CBD and only 100 metres from the main shopping centre, Panorama Motor Lodge is close to cafés, restaurants, wine bars, and local attractions.
Most units offer panoramic sea or city views, making it an ideal choice for corporate travellers, holidaymakers, and families alike.
Timaru is situated on the main coastal route between:
- Christchurch – approximately 2 hours' drive
- Dunedin – approximately 2.5 hours' drive
We are also conveniently located near the route to Aoraki / Mount Cook, just a 1.5-hour drive away.
Motel Facilities
Experience comfort, convenience, and exceptional views at Panorama Motor Lodge – your ideal Timaru accommodation choice.
- 100m to main shopping centre and central to all facilities
- Adjacent to quality restaurants/cafés/winebars
- Spa pool
- Continental breakfast service delivered to rooms
- Off-street parking
- Guest laundry facilities
- Cot and highchair available on request
- Accessible unit available
- All units serviced daily
- Hairdryers and ironing facilities
- All units smokefree
- Unlimited free WIFI
- Flatscreen TVs with Freeview & Sky channels
- Choice of units with spa baths
- Interconnecting unit available






