Comfort Hotel Benvenue

3.5 star property

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Dining
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Lobby
Lobby
A spacious lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views of the outside.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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16 - 22 SH1 (Evans Street), Timaru, 7910
  • Place, Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, South Canterbury Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Efficiency, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Efficiency, Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Efficiency, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference center, a business center, and conference space.
Comfort Hotel Benvenue offers 30 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
During your stay at Comfort Hotel Benvenue, you're just a quick walk from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Ashbury Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Comfort Hotel Benvenue. Parking is available for a fee.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Comfort Hotel Benvenue has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (NZD 5 per night)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 25 for adults and NZD 10 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The hotel restaurant is closed on all public holidays.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 21.00 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 10.00 to 25.00 for adults, and NZD 10.00 to 25.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: NZD 5 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 21.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Benvenue Hotel
Comfort Benvenue
Comfort Benvenue Timaru
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Comfort Hotel Benvenue Timaru
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Comfort Hotel Benvenue Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 182 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jude

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean. Very handy location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating Staff. I was very appreciative that they let me charge my electric car for free.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great spot for a stop over on the way home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reception staff beyond brilliant!!! Really appreciated all their service - above and beyond!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quick stop Good service and clean rooms. Propert getting a little tired but still good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and did everything they could to accommodate us. The room was exactly what we needed, love the fact there was an iron and ironing board - which we utilized while there. 10/10 will be staying again, next time we need accommodation in Timaru. Thanks for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen Tracee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris

Budget accommodation slightly over priced for location and quality
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Allister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was alright, close to town and bay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHI WAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking space and hotel location is center of town, it is easy to access to different sightseeing spots.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

William Murray

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel although dated is in good condition, reasonably priced and friendly staff. Close to Caroline Bay gardens and walking area. Easy walk into the main street for eating and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to kids park
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Clean tidy and conveniently located. Good carpark. Staff were attentive. Chef was very good at meal prep. Can recommend the lamb and the butter chicken!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

andrew

accessibility onto shower for older guests
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful receptionist. Clean and tidy room, with great sea view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location - fab breakfast

One night stay here. Convenient location, however a bit noisy next to the main road. But then again all motels in this town are next to the main road. Remember ear plugs! Breakfast was great. Staff were amazing, very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Qing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff,and the best fish & chip dinner we have had for a long time. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lloyd

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Duvets stank obviously hadnt been cleaned in a while Walls paper thin can hear everything next door and outside. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024