No.8 Wired Hotel - Timaru

The No.8 Wired Hotel is a good choice for tourists as it boasts a prime location in the city, near the main highway and minutes from the port and Timaru Railway Station. Guests can drive or take public transport to reach points of interest like Caroline Bay, Caroline Bay Park, Maori Park, and Ashbury Park. Local shops, boutiques, and souvenir stores are close by as well as beaches. The hotel features a live entertainment venue plus a bar. There are bunk rooms, suites, and family rooms on offer.

Number of Rooms: 50

The No.8 Wired Hotel was formerly known as the Grosvenor Hotel Timaru.

Pillars Restaurant offers quality dining in a relaxed atmosphere, with seating of up to one hundred people. The extensive menu caters to all tastes including specialties from the Chef. The restaurant provides predominantly New Zealand cuisine with an emphasis on locally sourced produce. There are also several bars to enjoy a drink and unwind in a very relaxed atmosphere.

A small functional lobby

Affectionately known as the 'Grand Old Lady of the South', the Grosvenor is very much a part of Timaru's history with ornate styling dating back to the 19th Century. This gracious low rise property is situated on a corner block and is very centrally located.