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The Fort Guesthouse Timaru
Canterbury-Christchurch MT · New Zealand
66 Stafford Street First FloorView location
7.6/10Very good22 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/10 8.4
Service6.8/10 6.8
Comfort6.0/10 6.0
Condition8.0/10 8.0
Amenities8.6/10 8.6
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About The Fort Guesthouse Timaru
With a stay at The Fort. Timaru, you'll be centrally located in Timaru, just a 4-minute walk from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and 8 minutes by foot from South Canterbury Museum.
This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Botanical Gardens and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Timaru Public Hospital. Stay in one of 13 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Laundry
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
6:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No elevators
No front desk
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Important information
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Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. 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, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. \nIf you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. 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. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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Minimal age
18
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
South Canterbury Museum
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Sacred Heart Basilica
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Timaru Public Hospital
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Botanical Gardens
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Caroline Bay Beach
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Patiti Point
1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Aigantighe Art Gallery
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Timaru Lighthouse
2 km / 1.2 mi
Ashbury Park
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Otipua Wetland
3.3 km / 2 mi
Dashing Rocks Beach
3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Jacks Point Surfspot
3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about The Fort Guesthouse Timaru
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Eduard
No staff on site - like backpackers accommodation
David
Shared bathroom facilities. Very clean and well setup. No different to a family bathroom.
Grant
Like bashing my a brick wall trying to get a refund. They shouldnt take bookings from expedia. Maybe get someone who speaks english clearly to work reception.
Trish
The room was so tiny you did not even have a side table. However, the bed was comfortable and room was clean. The bathroom was recently renovated (SHARED BATHROOM ONLY) and kitchen was not bad either (shared only) The lounge area was so musky and we could not sit there because it was so smelly. Overall, we would not stay again.
Wayne
Backpacker style accommodation at premium rate.
HELEN
Very good room, street front but not noisy, good bed and pillows, didn’t realise that check in is by prearranged code and was very relieved when my call was promptly answered and we were admitted easily.
Was a little nervous bout the Shared bathroom, but worked out ok.
Great kitchen and laundry facilities.
Was a little nervous bout the Shared bathroom, but worked out ok.
Great kitchen and laundry facilities.
Lisa
Loved the modern makeover on an older property, tasteful decor
No frill, room, bed was comfortable, only complaint was only one pillow each on a Queen bed, shared washroom and showers were a different experience, but just fine. Did not meet any staff, was all automated. Continental Breakfast was fine also.
No frill, room, bed was comfortable, only complaint was only one pillow each on a Queen bed, shared washroom and showers were a different experience, but just fine. Did not meet any staff, was all automated. Continental Breakfast was fine also.
Martin
Very convenient location but rear parking lot is challenging to enter and exit due to very narrow access. Room was clean and comfortable. Excellent communal kitchen facilities, with basic breakfast items provided for guests. Overall amenities are excellent for younger guests but not ideal for seniors. Numerous steps and stairs are difficult for people like myself with some mobility issues. Likewise, showers have slippery floors and no grab handles. Nonetheless, I would give a firm recommendation.
Steve
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Geraldine
Excellent facilities. Prompt responses from Host.
Normandcathy
Never saw any staff all the time we were there Breakfast very poor.Will never come back or recommend anyone.
Rebecca
We stayed in the 1 bedroom apartment with our 2 x kids on the fold out couch in the lounge area. Great value for money. The facilities were excellent: comfy bed, good shower, kitchen with dishwasher & full size fridge. The apartment was lovely and spacious & sunny & quiet. Would recommend this to other travelers.
Donna
Our room was nice and tidy and modern. Kitchen area had everything you needed, a nice kitchen. It had hot drinks, cereal and toast provided. I'm Gluten Free (Coeliac) so didn't have any breakfast but my Husband did.
The place is modern, a bit expensive though with shared bathrooms etc
Only one thing that was annoying, we wanted to stay another night, I rang the phone number provided a week earlier, the staff member told me to email the extra night required through the Booking email. It was never responded to nor booked for us.
Apart from that we recommend this accommodation.
The place is modern, a bit expensive though with shared bathrooms etc
Only one thing that was annoying, we wanted to stay another night, I rang the phone number provided a week earlier, the staff member told me to email the extra night required through the Booking email. It was never responded to nor booked for us.
Apart from that we recommend this accommodation.
Steve
Great place, close to town
Anthony
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.
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.
Barbara
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.
CHUNG CHIEN
我們4個人入住，竟然只給2條浴巾！
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The Fort Guesthouse Timaru
66 Stafford Street First Floor, Timaru, New Zealand
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