Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Reviews (44)

• Dave James
  Posted 22 May 2012
  "Great stay"

  Excellent apartment. Very tidy & great value. Friendly service. Highly recommend. :)

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• merlyn Hall
  Posted 18 Apr 2012
  "overnight stay"

  We felt that the Viaduct Motor Lodge suited our needs for one night but at

  $145 was highly priced. Everything was in order and nothing wrong but

  have stayed in better for less.

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• Jo Jensen
  Posted 12 Apr 2012
  "A great place to stay."

  Great 2 bedroom unit, lots of room with a great view. Good facilities. Have stayed before and will definitely stay again.

  Other residents need to be aware that their cooking odours effect other units.

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• Amelia
  Posted 28 Mar 2012
  "Tidy and good value"

  Very nice tidy units. Very friendly staff and good value for money. VERY convenient location for the bay and town.

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• Peter Bratton
  Posted 07 Mar 2012
  "A++++"

  Great stay.. Clean well presented.. Awesome views.. modern units.. good value for money.. would definitly stay again..

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• John Hasler
  Posted 05 Mar 2012
  "Very friendly welcome"

  Other than a hard bed this was a very pleasant stay.

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• Meg Satterthwaite
  Posted 02 Dec 2011
  "Good location"

  There was no soap provided, which we expected at a motel, especially an expensive one.

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• Louise Jensen
  Posted 30 Nov 2011
  "Satisfied"

  We were very happy with the accommodation. The Apartment was clean and comfortable and the hosts were very obliging. Thank you.

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• kaykay
  Posted 27 Oct 2011
  "Good room but no milk and noisy extractor fan with lights in bathroom"

  Decor of room on Level 2 is pleasant, clean and tidy with a view to Caroline Bay. Has a nice 32 LCD TV screen in the room. However, we did not get any small carton of milk upon check in which they used to give on previous stays 3 years ago (is it because of high prices of milk these days?). I did not ask for it coz we had bought some milk from the supermarket. One of the things I disliked about the room is the lack of a small bedside light. The switch on top of the bed turns on all the ceiling lights. As the bathroom lights have an extractor fan fitted to the same switch, we could not switch on the bathroom lights to use the facilities after 10pm at night without disturbing other guests due to the loud fan sound. Would have preferred a separate switch for the extractor fan. The hair dryer in the bathroom is very hot, and after using it for 1 minute it heats up and stops working. One has to wait about 5 mins for it to cool down before it can be used again. May be okay for short hair on men that dry quickly, but frustrating for women with more hair to dry.

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• Richard and Dot Box
  Posted 19 Oct 2011
  "In Timaru for a motorsport meeting at Levels Raceway"

  Really nice place. Have stayed there several times now. This time we stayed in the unit attached to the main house. Only disappointment was that there was no stove only a microwave. Other than that, it was a great stay and we would stay there again but in the main block.

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• Robin Gallagher
  Posted 03 Oct 2011
  "My stay"

  Very Clean & tidy, quiet & easily accessed, reception staff very friendly

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• Paula Knowles
  Posted 06 Sep 2011
  "Bay Viaduct"

  Great stay, comfy beds and friendly staff. Very clean.

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• Malcolm Craig
  Posted 31 Aug 2011
  "Reasonable standard of Cleanliness"

  Overall quite good,

  Traffic noise was greater than expected for "Double Glazing"

  Morning view spectacular

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• Bryan Noonan
  Posted 24 Aug 2011
  "Excellent stay, as always"

  I have stayed at teh Bay Viaduct on a number of ocassions, for business viists. This particular visit to Timaru, was for personal reasons. i lived my short time there, as always. Friendly people, lovely clean, warm anmd tidy rooms and gorgous views outside.

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• Ms Clark
  Posted 10 Aug 2011
  "Bayviaduct"

  The room was very comfortable, spacious, clean and modern. I wished we had of booked a room with a view but otherwise we would definitely stay there again.

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• Judith Gray
  Posted 27 Jun 2011
  "Bay Viaduct"

  The unit was modern, spacious & spotlessly clean & although on the main road, the double glazing negated any traffic noise.

  The only issue for me was being able to hear the occupants above, completing their ablutions (including toilet) which was a trifle offputting.

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• CATHRYN AITKEN
  Posted 12 Jun 2011
  "Brilliant!"

  The Bay Viaduct Motel is a brilliant place to stay the night. My partner and myself really enjoyed the facilities and the stunning views of Caroline Bay! It's a great location and we will be back! The owners are friendly and welcoming and give the place the warm and inviting feel to it. I would recommend the Bay Viaduct to everyone. Love the place!!

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• Murray Tasker
  Posted 19 May 2011
  "Great place"

  Great place with friendly helpful staff. I would recommend this to others.

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• Dean Pirie
  Posted 02 May 2011
  "Timaru-Top Location"

  Great location with views and proximity to Caroline Bay. Pleasant Hosts. Clean and comfortable self-contained units with comfortable beds.

  Great Cafe's & Restaurants within walking distance. Timaru is a great small city to spend some time relaxing and taking in the scenery whether Summer, Autumn, Spring or Winter.

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• Otago Ultrasound
  Posted 28 Apr 2011
  "We would recommend!"

  The motel was central for us, clean & tidy. Owners were friendly and helpful.

  Would gladly stay again.

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• Martin Green
  Posted 13 Apr 2011
  "Bay Viaduct recomended"

  Nice modern unit, quiet despite being on a busy corner.

  Nicely decorated with a very comfortable bed.

  Freindly staff

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• Jill P.
  Posted 04 Apr 2011
  "Unwelcoming but comfortable"

  This is a clean and comfortable property but not terribly welcoming. We stayed in a two-bedroom suite with spa bath and had all the mod cons except an elevator. So I (a small female) had to haul my suitcases,and my 80-year-old mother's, to the second floor. That's a big enough issue that it should appear on company's website. Inside were all kinds of signs telling us there would be a $25 charge if we left dirty dishes in the sink, an extra charge if we used an extra bed that we didn't REALLY need to sleep in (i.e. if you're a man and a woman you should use the king bed and leave the single made up). A $20 charge for every hour late checking out. I just think it's a bit over the top and hostile but the amenities were fine.

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• Karina Stephens
  Posted 25 Mar 2011
  "Nice stay"

  We had a really nice spacious room, very clean. Very reasonable pricing.

  The only slight problem that I had was that I thought I had booked a middle floor King room and ended up being located in the front roadside unit which felt less private and more noisy than being in the main building.

  We complained to the reception who explained that they were at maximum capacity due to the Earthquake, which was understandable but they could have acknowledged this when we checked in.

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• Helen Murphy
  Posted 16 Mar 2011
  "Wonderful"

  Lovely and clean.

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• Kate Anderson
  Posted 09 Mar 2011
  "Totally Awesome"

  We had a fantastic stay. Lovely clean room and amazing view. Staff were fantastic. Will be back

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• bennett Sue
  Posted 24 Feb 2011
  "Bay Viaduct Motel Timaru"

  Great service. nice rooms and very central to the town centre

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• Colin Stringer
  Posted 15 Feb 2011
  "All round a very nice clean well apointed complex!"

  Very freindly greeting upon arrival. Plenty off of street parking. Room was very clean and tidy with all that was expected of it as with furniture etc. Great veiw across Caroline Bay and the Port. They have real size coffee mugs!!!!! Plenty of hot water to fill the very large spa bath very quickly. The only down side was the trains sunting in the morning across the road but that big a deal.

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• Hubert Neeson
  Posted 10 Feb 2011
  "Excellent accommodation"

  Great accommodation, very comfortable, loved the decor.

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• Denise
  Posted 31 Jan 2011
  "Nice"

  The room was clean and was big enough. The motel is situated near the beach which is quite nice.

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• Katrina Whiteside
  Posted 27 Jan 2011
  "Great bed!!!!"

  Loved our stay at the viaduct. Especially the bed - makes such a difference to have a comfortable sleep. Thank you for choosing quality ! We couldn't fault a thing and would definitely stay again. Friendly hosts as well !

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• Matt Markham
  Posted 17 Jan 2011
  "Just what the doctor ordered...."

  Great place to stay if your looking for a quiet get away....tucked away just of the main road your out of the hustle and bustle of the centre of town, but not so far away that you can't walk to take everything in. The rooms were well sized with everything you need and the service was excellent and always with a smile! Top Effort!

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• Rachel Brown
  Posted 29 Dec 2010
  "Bay viaduct"

  service was fine but big stuff up with booking. We booked via Jasons - this booking did come through to Bay Viaduct and we were left running around town trying to work out where we had booked (didtn have paperwork with me). just back home now and checked emails, i received a confirmation email from Jasons on 30 Nov. yet no booking. could have resulted in us having nowhere to stay. we had to buy a more expensive room. overall disappointed in jasons and bay viaduct for not managing the technology better and causing stress.

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• McPherson
  Posted 29 Dec 2010
  "Tidy Units"

  Very tidy units and reasonably priced - 5

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• wilson fisi
  Posted 20 Dec 2010
  "excellent location"

  handy to city and caroline bay park. accommodtion we had in the front at bottom level was good with a bit of a seaview . the reception could be a bit more friendly but he wasn't the owner just caretaking so we were told. We will stay there again but only in the front room and because of the location loved being near the park and enjoyed the walks .

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• david wyllie
  Posted 13 Dec 2010
  "Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge"

  we like staying at this lodge as the people running it are very accomodating and pleasant. the rooms are bright clean and for us the room we request is very quiet and thats important as i have a brain injury and noise sounds are heightened. we would recommend this property to all cross sections as the have rooms to suit everyone. thanks jasons for handling our booking everything went smoothly. susie wyllie

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• Cameron Harding
  Posted 13 Dec 2010
  "Great Spot"

  Great location, rooms clean and tidy and walking distance to shops, pubs and restaurants. Normally stay in a different place when in Timaru but would ahppily stay here again.

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• Sam Woods
  Posted 30 Nov 2010
  "I Highly Recommend Bay Viaduct!"

  I travel around New Zealand for work quite a bit so have stayed in numerous motels and hotels in various locations. I am disappointed that I only got the chance to stay one night at Bay Viaduct.

  With my previous experience, I just want to say that this has been the best place I have stayed at in years. From the time I arrived at the motel to the time I checked out was very good. The condition of the room I stayed in (room 37) was great...the bed was very comforable and the shower was awesome.

  A huge thank you to the hosts for a GREAT motel. Because of my experience in Timaru I want to come back for a holiday...hopefully very shortly for a longer period.

  Should you be visiting Timary, I definately recommend this motel!!!

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• Janis French
  Posted 25 Nov 2010
  "Best night sleep"

  We had an excellant stay. The bed was very very comfortable and both myself and husband had the best night sleep we have ever had in a Hotel/Motel.

  Thank you.

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• Carl
  Posted 06 Nov 2010
  "V Good"

  Good size, clean, warm in rooms, easy walk to town and park, only problem too many signs telling guests what to do within the room and you could hear if the spa bath was going late at night next door

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• Richard Ellis
  Posted 03 Nov 2010
  "Absolutely fine"

  This is a well-located, comfortable motel with friendly service and well-appointed, well-priced rooms.

  Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

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• Andy Bitchener
  Posted 10 Sep 2010
  "Review of motel"

  Room was nice and warm, good shower but a bit too much road noise.

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• Shane Glendining
  Posted 30 Aug 2010
  "Business trip"

  I travel to South Canterbury on a regular basis and have now stayed at the Bay Viaduct twice. It is a very modern, clean, and comfortable place to stay. I really appreciate how quiet the units are, and the staff are very friendly also. I will continue to stay there on repeated business trips and I would have no hesitation in recommending the Bay Viaduct to others.

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• tony harford
  Posted 17 Aug 2010
  "My Comments"

  Very tidy,very nice staff,good food,and very quite.

  Rating 5

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• Brett
  Posted 28 Jul 2010
  "Excellent"

  Very happy with stay. Rooms were well presented and very clean. Staff very friendly. Good value for money.

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