The Grosvenor

3.0 star property
Hotel with casino, near Caroline Bay Beach

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Located near Caroline Bay Beach, The Grosvenor offers a vibrant retreat with a casino featuring 18 slot machines and VIP room. Savor breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the on-site restaurant TGB and stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Casino
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Casino
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
$79 nightly
The total price is $92
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru

What's nearby

  • South Canterbury Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Grosvenor

Try your luck at the casino when you stay at The Grosvenor. For a bite to eat, guests can check out TGB, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 49 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2.5 percent 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Conference space (1787 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Casino
  • Casino gaming table
  • 18 casino slot machines
  • Casino VIP room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

TGB - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 13.00 to 24.00 for adults, and NZD 13.00 to 24.00 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 percent

Renovations and closures

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

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Grosvenor offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Grosvenor does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Grosvenor?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Grosvenor?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Grosvenor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Grosvenor?

Yes, the 2422 square-foot casino features 18 slot machines and 1 gaming table.

What is there to do at The Grosvenor and nearby?

The Grosvenor has a casino.

Are there restaurants at or near The Grosvenor?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, TGB.

What's the area around The Grosvenor like?

The Grosvenor is a short 3-minute walk from Timaru Station and 12 minutes' walk from Caroline Bay Beach.

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Reviews

The Grosvenor Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Building
Food
Restaurant
Elevator
Bar
Bathroom
Outdoor

Reviews

6/10 Good

It was ok the tv sucked couldn't workout how to use it and gave up the shower door didn't close properly and the water went all over the floor no shelf in the shower to out anything. Very noisy some generator or something outside all night. Comfortable bed though
TONY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay well priced
Asher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay, highly recommended
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Character hotel with a fantastic old style elevator
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very nice place to stay, quiet and the restaurant food is good Very clean and great new rooms
Trevor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to a fabulous beach to view the tiny blue penguins .. and in the central city close to shops. Great restaurant and happy staff
Ramon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed our stay
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great parking, spacious room and good location to shops. Our view of the port was great too.
Annette, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location with good parking. Quiet but not far from the main road and shopping streets. Some views depending on your room. Nice character hotel. Bathroom could have been a little better but goof for an older building.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious, modern room, friendly staff and central to downtown Timaru. Would recommend!
Frazer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely (part) restored hotel in very convenient location. Very comfortable roomy room.
Jeni, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel room, charming view, friendly and helpful staff. We wished we were staying longer!
Katherine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

My stay was pleasant.
Alexander, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Shane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nicely renovated old hotel.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The grosvenor has a unique charm that’s inviting. The room was clean and comfortable.
Emily, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

She’s an old girl but comfortable rooms, nice staff and affordable rooms
Scott, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful old hotel tastefully renovated. Easy walking distance to shops, restaurants etc but we dined in and had a magnificent meal.
Stephen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely old being do e up hotel
Barbara-Anne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great food at the Pub!
Troy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location is perfect with onsite parking.
Vishal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nicely refurbished rooms
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel with a renovated upper level which we stayed in. Room was very spacious. Convenient location & easy free parking.
Casey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very helpful and were pleased with our clean room. Very comfy beds
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Great location. Quiet room with blackout curtains. Very impressed with meals at restaurant
Sharlene, 1-night trip