Stayed between Christmas and New Year 2012/13. Two nights, units clean and tidy but the noise level from the road and we were more to the back of the property made having windows open for fresh air impossible. No view of the sea but of rooftops. Trucks were constant all night long with the rough road outside the motel causing... More

We stayed (2 adults, 2 children) for just the one night in December 2012. The Baywatch Motel report to have the most amazing views, and certainly one or 2 of their units do overlook the lovely Bay, but the majority of rooms overlook the carpark and property next door. That lovely lawned area you see on their website is a... More

We hadn't booked accommodation before arriving in Timaru - which is very unusual. We checked a number of other motels all of which seemed quite expensive and could have been very noisy given their location on the main highway. Baywatch was mid-range in price. It is also on the main road; however, our front room overlooking the bay was really... More

I asked for a room at the back overlooking the bay. The service was bright and friendly. The unit was well equipped, roomy, clean and airy. The view over the bay in the morning was terrific. It is close to the rail line but this is not exactly a busy line. I am a light sleeper and found the unit... More

VERY clean unit. Staff very friendly and helpful. However, VERY noisy - so much for "quiet, double glazing" as stated in our motel guide. No "panaromic view" of Caroline Bay for us either as we had a side unit - looks like only 4 units have a seaside view. Pleased we were only booked in for one night.

We booked into Baywatch Motor Lodge because I didn't research adequately. Google Earth clearly shows that there is a railway line within spitting distance, our room in a block at 90 degrees to the coast, with a glimpse of sea to the left and right, across the car park and adjacent roof structures, and State Highway 1 roaring past all... More

Have stayed here a couple of times - keep coming back because of the wonderful views over Caroline Bay and pretty garden outside room. Units very clean and tidy with nice homey touches. Owner welcoming and very pleasant - we had booked 2 separate units for my husband and I and one for my parents. Seeing we were a family... More

Booked for our big rwc 2011 trip but unfortunately this experience left a bad taste in my mouth. Rooms were clean and i cant even complain about the trains being a heavy sleeper. Didn't mind it not even being beachfront as claimed. Had to go out in the evening as the TV wasn't working and the owner/manager complained and may... More

I thought as the place was a little pricier than the others in the area and there was a "superior suite" that I would treat myself and my parents to the room with the view. Well the view was great, however the trains at midnight, 1 am, 2 am and 4am were not. The train line is so close that... More