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Hotel The Fort Timaru (formerly The Fort Guesthouse Timaru)

66 Stafford Street First floor, Timaru, 7910 (show map)

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115 verified reviews

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Hotel Overview

Situated in Timaru, 1.3 km from Caroline Bay Beach, The Fort Timaru features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen.
The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms are fitted with a kitchenette with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave.
A continental breakfast is available at The Fort Timaru.
The accommodation offers a barbecue.
Richard Pearse Airport is 12 km from the property.

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This studio is comprised of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a shared bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

This studio includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a shared bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Queen Room - enter dates to see room photos

This studio is comprised of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a shared bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a shared bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

Queen room with shared toilet - enter dates to see room photos

This studio includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a shared bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Queen Studio - enter dates to see room photos

The studio features a private entrance, a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. This studio provides heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

One-Bedroom Suite - enter dates to see room photos

The apartment provides an electric kettle, a sofa, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The well-fitted kitchenette features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The apartment offers a private entrance, a seating area, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Facilities of The Fort Timaru

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, BBQ facilities

Front-desk/reception area services
Express check-in/check-out, Private check-in/check-out

Common areas
Games room, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Cleaning services
Laundry

Business facilities
Meeting/banquet facilities

Miscellaneous
Adult only, Designated smoking area, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Additional Toilet, Bathroom, Carpeted, Desk, Dining area, Dining table, Dishwasher, Electric kettle, Flat-screen TV, Hairdryer, Heating, Interconnected room(s) available, Kitchenette, Kitchenware, Linen, Microwave, Pay-per-view Channels, Private entrance, Refrigerator, Satellite Channels, Seating Area, Shared Bathroom, Shared Toilet, Shower, Sofa, Stovetop, Toaster, Towels

Last updated: 22 Jul 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

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From 15:00:00 hours

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Untill 10:00:00 hours

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Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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115 verified reviews

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Tim

“Superb”

10.0

07 Jul 2025

Great staff, very clean.. Nice room..very clean shared bathroom plus shower..

Mark

“Superb”

10.0

03 Jul 2025

Great location and super clean. Really good kitchen

John

“Would definety stay again, everything was fresh and clean, there was off street parking, and close to shops and cafes”

10.0

01 Jul 2025

Easy non contactless access any queries were answered promptly

“Clean and well kept however would be nice to have seen anyone else as it did feel a bit creepy.”

8.0

20 Jun 2025

There’s wasn’t really breakfast. There was cereal and that was it.

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Hotel The Fort Timaru (formerly The Fort Guesthouse Timaru)

66 Stafford Street First floor, Timaru, 7910 (show map)

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Queen Room - enter dates to see room photos

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Queen room with shared toilet - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Queen Studio - enter dates to see room photos

One-Bedroom Suite - enter dates to see room photos

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“Would definety stay again, everything was fresh and clean, there was off street parking, and close to shops and cafes”

“Clean and well kept however would be nice to have seen anyone else as it did feel a bit creepy.”

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Hotel The Fort Timaru (formerly The Fort Guesthouse Timaru)

66 Stafford Street First floor, Timaru, 7910 (show map)

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Rooms List

Double Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Queen Room - enter dates to see room photos

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Queen room with shared toilet - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Queen Studio - enter dates to see room photos

One-Bedroom Suite - enter dates to see room photos

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Facilities of The Fort Timaru

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Hotel Ratings (Click to select a rating)

“Superb”

“Superb”

“Would definety stay again, everything was fresh and clean, there was off street parking, and close to shops and cafes”

“Clean and well kept however would be nice to have seen anyone else as it did feel a bit creepy.”

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