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The Fort. Timaru

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Timaru with free breakfast

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Premier Suite, Courtyard View | In-room dining
Property entrance
Laundry room
Courtyard
Business Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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66 Stafford St, Timaru, Canterbury, 7910
  • Place, South Canterbury Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Timaru Public Hospital
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Premier Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Business Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Business Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Suite, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Premier Suite, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Classic W/ Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Double Deluxe W/ Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Queen Deluxe W/ Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

One Bedroom Suite W/ Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Classic + W/ Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Premier (basin, Shower) W/ Shared Toilet

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Timaru

Located in Timaru Central within a 5-minute walk of Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre, The Fort. Timaru is within a 15-minute stroll of South Canterbury Museum. This 3-star guesthouse has 13 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • South Canterbury Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ashbury Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 5 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sopheze Coffee Lounge - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Fort. Timaru

Guesthouse in Timaru with free breakfast
The Fort. Timaru features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and microwave in a common area. A stay here includes free parking. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and a communal living room.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 42-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Electric bike charging

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with satellite channels

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near The Fort. Timaru?

This guesthouse is situated in Timaru Central within a 10-minute walk of South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre. You'll also find Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Caroline Bay Beach less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Fort. Timaru?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Electric bike charging is also available for guests.

Does The Fort. Timaru include a casino at the property?

No, The Fort. Timaru doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Fort. Timaru?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is The Fort. Timaru a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will value amenities like a smart TV, kitchenettes in some accommodations, as well as free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at The Fort. Timaru?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Fort. Timaru have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

The Fort. Timaru offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does The Fort. Timaru allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Fort. Timaru.

Does The Fort. Timaru have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How far is the airport from The Fort. Timaru?

The closest major airport to The Fort. Timaru is Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse), which is 8.2 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Fort. Timaru?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Fort. Timaru.

The Fort. Timaru Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yesha

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodation, nice and clear instructions and amenities. The only gripe with the stay was the upstairs hallway outside the bedrooms had a horrible smell of old cigarette smoke both mornings. Whether that was coming through the heat pump or what I'm not sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
This property presents itself as an upmarket guest house, however, due to complete lack of any staff interaction, it feels unwelcoming and sterile.The rules restricting what guests can and cannot do during their stay made it feel like a youth hostel. Even worse, if you have a problem, neither of the phone numbers given are answered. The booking system is unnecessarily complicated and did not work for us. Our room (No3) was noisy and we were woken up at 6.am by a workman doing something around the property. We have stayed in numerous similarly priced properties in NZ, but I regret to say The Fort was our least favourite and rather overpriced for what it offered. If you are happy sharing toilets, showers or kitchen facilities with strangers then you might feel more at home here than we did.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

CHUNG CHIEN

Traveled with family
我們4個人入住，竟然只給2條浴巾！
Stayed 1 night in May 2025