The Fort Timaru

Hotels
8 (306 reviews)
66 Stafford Street First floor , Timaru , NZ

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Laundry
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
clean
convenient location
comfortable rooms
Cons:
smoke smell
limited breakfast options
inconsistent room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.75
Generally clean, but several reviews mentioned smells of smoke and inconsistent cleanliness.
Service
8.25
Hosts are responsive, but the experience can feel impersonal due to automation.
Location
8.75
Great location near amenities; guests appreciate the accessibility.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms were comfortable and well-appointed, though some guests expected more from 'deluxe' rooms.
Amenities
7.75
Missing basic amenities such as kettle and coffee facilities which affected the satisfaction.
Value for Money
8.25
Good value for the price, though some amenities were lacking for the expected tier.
Food and Beverage
6.75
Limited breakfast options and some expressed dissatisfaction with food offerings.
Overall Experience
8.25
Experience generally positive with some drawbacks related to amenities and cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 04:43

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Experience 4-star comfort at The Fort Guesthouse Timaru. Relax in rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and enjoy the convenience of a shared kitchen or kitchenette.

Convenient Amenities

With free WiFi, shared lounge, and free private parking, The Fort Guesthouse Timaru ensures a hassle-free stay. Unwind at the terrace, bar, or barbecue area.

Ideal Location

Located just 1.3 km from Caroline Bay Beach and 12 km from Richard Pearse Airport, our guesthouse offers the perfect blend of relaxation and accessibility.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at The Fort Guesthouse Timaru!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 306 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.75
Service: 8.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 6.75
Overall Experience: 8.25
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Peter • couple • au
5
Cons:

Very basic

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Rautahi • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • nz
8
Pros:

Breakfast was good, a grain bread would have been a nice option.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
8
Excellent location, parking and good value for money.
Pros:

Clean and good value

Cons:

Nil

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • nz
7
Very comfortable, pity about the breakfast.
Pros:

Good selection of cereals etc.

Cons:

There was no bread to make toast or proper milk. There was only a few drops of rice milk and almond milk.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jeroen • family_with_children • nl
7
Goede overnachtingsplek.
Pros:

Efficiënt ingericht. Werkte allemaal prima!

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • solo_traveller • nz
1
Cons:

I rrived but didn't stay. Not what i thought it was. No refund but I accept that.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Super comfy bed, great facilities and location. Less than 4 min walk to some restaurant and bars. Great key system. Quiet even tho it's by main street.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
9
Really good value for money in a good location plus a breakfast, many thanks.
Pros:

Clean and warm.
Very comfortable bed.
Great location.
Easy access and good car parking.

Cons:

Nil

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Keshna • solo_traveller • ae
2
Cons:

Shared bathrooms were not clean

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Shmori • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

It was clean and easy to access

Cons:

It wasnt easy to find the bathroom light switch, and because it was delayed it wasnt immediately clear it was the switch. Room 5. Labeling would help.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • nz
4
I do not recommend for lone female travellers.
Pros:

Close location to the Timaru hospital, about 900m.

Cons:

They use passcodes to access the building & rooms. Somehow my code was cancelled & I was locked out of the building for an hour before the after hours team could reset it. I was a lone female traveller it was between 8pm & 9pm, I was cold & tired & just wanted to get to bed. No one from the property contacted me to explain what happened or to apologise for the inconvenience.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Aitziber • family_with_children • es
7
No cumplió expectativas
Pros:

La estancia era espaciosa y disponía de todo lo necesario para cocinar. Incluía leche y pan para desayunar (en el mismo apartamento) y más cosas en las estancias comunes del edificio (cereales, mantequilla, etc.).

Cons:

No nos dejaron ni toallas ni sabanas suficientes para el sofá cama. Una de las almohadas no tenía funda, lo que es un poco asqueroso de usar.
El sofá cama era algo incómodo para dormir.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • gb
1
Did stay there due to the room absolutely disgusting and not ready
Pros:

Room wasn’t ready

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Good private and easy

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
7
Decent enough place to stay.
Pros:

Clean and comfortable property.

Good communal kitchen.

Simple breakfast with decent coffee machine.

Cons:

The property was really really cold. Radiators were provided but not adaquate for the size of the property.

The sofa bed waa small for my two children to share and didn't have enough bedding.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Justin • couple • nz
5
If you can handle noise and a sopping wet bathroom floor you’ll be fine.
Pros:

Once I got the door to work I found the room clean and tidy.

Cons:

I didn’t have any towel, facecloth or shower mat. Frustrating after a busy day. Eventually I get a towel from another room after a few long phone calls. No face cloth or shower mat though. And the shower leaks like a sieve, but had good pressure.
The noise from the overnight traffic and the council cleaning the footpaths with leaf blowers early in the morning meant I was woken up numerous times - bed was comfortable but sleep was terrible.
The breakfast kitchen was a good idea - toast and cereal included makes it good value, but I’m not sure how often they clean it - the rubbish bin was overflowing, and the tables weren’t wiped down.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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HSINYI • solo_traveller • tw
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee