Te Upoko-o-Rākaitauheke
Te Upoko-o-Rākaitauheke, Virtue Avenue, Maori Hill, Timaru 7910, New Zealand- Site
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About this hotel
Prime Location near Caroline Bay Beach
Comfort Hotel Benvenue is ideally situated just a short 5-minute walk from the picturesque Caroline Bay Beach.
Dining and Entertainment Options
Indulge in delectable dishes at Brooklyn Restaurant while enjoying stunning views of Caroline Bay. Afterward, unwind at Harry's Bar with a diverse selection of beverages.
Convenient Amenities and Services
Stay connected with free WiFi, stay entertained with flat-screen satellite TV, and stay active at the on-site fitness centre. The hotel also offers a tour desk for booking winery tours and cultural trips.
Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Comfort Hotel Benvenue? Book your stay now!
Nearby Attractions
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Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
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Ashbury Park
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Timaru shipwreck memorial
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Important Information
Please note that restaurant facilities are not available on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Bar
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Golf course
Soundproof rooms
Meeting/banquet facilities
Car hire
Dry cleaning
Breakfast in the room
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Private check-in/check-out
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Special diet menus - on request
Kid meals
Electric vehicle charging station
Outdoor furniture
Wine/champagne
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Physical distancing in dining areas
Key access
Food delivered to guest room
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Process in place to check health of guests
Access to health care professionals
Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
Face masks for guests available
24-hour security
Delivered food - securely covered
Security alarm
Breakfast takeaway containers
Broadcast Live sport events
Happy hour
Room Types
Executive Studio with Balcony
Up to 3 guestsTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
This heated room features a private balcony, as well as flat-screen satellite TV. It also has a mini-bar and tea and coffee making facilities.
Please note that the 3rd and 4th guests will be accommodated on a sofa bed.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerTVHair dryerRadioDeskSeating AreaFanToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsInterconnected room(s) availableAlarm clockElectric kettle
Family Suite
Up to 4 guests2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Offering free toiletries, this suite includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite offers a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerTVHair dryerRadioDeskToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsAlarm clockElectric kettleWardrobe or closetElectric blanketsLinen
Efficiency, Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Up to 3 guestsKing bed (151-180 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Soundproofed room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerTVHair dryerMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskPrivate bathroomHeatingElectric kettleWardrobe or closetRoom service (limited hours)Daily housekeepingCeiling fanFree WiFi
Efficiency, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Up to 2 guestsKing bed (151-180 cm wide)
1 King Bed
Soundproofed room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerTVHair dryerMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskPrivate bathroomHeatingElectric kettleWardrobe or closetRoom service (limited hours)Daily housekeepingCeiling fanFree WiFi
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Up to 3 guestsKing bed (151-180 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Soundproofed room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerTVHair dryerMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskPrivate bathroomHeatingElectric kettleWardrobe or closetRoom service (limited hours)Daily housekeepingCeiling fanFree WiFi
Executive Suite
Up to 2 guestsExtra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Providing free toiletries, this suite includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite provides a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerTVHair dryerRadioDeskToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsAlarm clockElectric kettleWardrobe or closetElectric blanketsLinen
Standard Studio
Up to 2 guestsExtra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
This heated room features flat-screen satellite TV. It also has a mini-bar and tea and coffee making facilities.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerTVHair dryerRadioDeskSeating AreaDVD playerToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsSofaAlarm clockElectric kettle
Executive King Room
Up to 2 guestsExtra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerTVHair dryerRadioDeskToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsAlarm clockElectric kettleWardrobe or closetElectric blanketsLinen
Executive Studio
Up to 3 guestsTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This studio has a mini-bar and an electric kettle.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerTVHair dryerRadioDeskToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsAlarm clockElectric kettleWardrobe or closetElectric blanketsLinen
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Guest reviews(670 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 5, 2026Great staff.
Would like a buffet breakfast
9/10
Reviewed Sep 2, 2026QUIET AND THE GUY ON DESK VERY HELPFUL
GETTING INTO IT FROM MAIN ROAD WAS A BIT HARD
7/10
Reviewed Aug 8, 2026Location, price, friendly and helpful at reception
Bin hadn’t been emptied from previous occupants A bit old and run done Lighting was poor in the room
9/10
Reviewed Jul 25, 2026The young man on reception was superb. Checked our tv (wouldn't work)and moved us to another room. Helped with luggage on departure.
Unfortunately the evening restaurant wasn't open due to a bereavement.
7/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2026There was no microwave in the room or cutlery
6/10
Reviewed Jul 12, 2026N/A
Noise
7/10
Reviewed Jun 26, 2026Shower pressure great,location good parking great
A little dated, 1 channel on tv
9/10
Reviewed Jun 18, 2026Room was warm and clean, bed was really comfortable. Bathroom and shower were good. Nice and close to town, alot of things in walking distance.
The heater wasn’t very warm, would be nice with a heat pump or something instead of a little plug in heater. Didn’t want to run that little heater too long.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 18, 2026It was super tidy and the room was excellent.
5/10
Reviewed May 19, 2026Having EV charger on sites. Restaurant was closed. Had very noisy neighbours until about 10pm.
Nothing particularly wrong, just all felt a bit tired 1980s and as such not particularly good value.
7/10
Reviewed May 19, 2026It was advertised as a bar and restaurant but it didn’t have a bar
9/10
Reviewed May 16, 2026Location was fantastic, room very clean
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed May 13, 2026The hotels proxity to the city was good. Close to the beach and port. It was quiet and warm with a view of the port facilities.
The bed has been very well used, and possibly needs to be updated as it sagged towards the middle. The car parking is quite unusual, with car spaces oddly placed having to circumnavigate the building to access.
8/10
Reviewed May 8, 2026Close to the event
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Apr 26, 2026Location
All good
9/10
Reviewed Apr 16, 2026Didn't have breakfast. Front desk staff were extremely helpful from getting our room ready late in the evening to allowing us have a late checkout as my wife had suffered an accident and staff were so helpful to us at a stressful time.
Nothing
7/10
Reviewed Apr 4, 2026Great view, saw the ocean and watched the sunrise
little dated inside, little more than I would have thought I would pay but perfectly okay
1/10
Reviewed Mar 25, 2026Easy check in
I would expect the room to be more clean and a bit more modern for the price that I paid. Dont Think the pictures matched the experience.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 23, 2026Affordable , close to everything , clean and tidy.
That after driving all day and just wanted a cold beer and dinner that the cheff wasnt in that night and restraunt wouldnt be open. Didnt tell us until we came down for dinner. So disapointed.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 23, 2026Good location, large carpark accessible from two sides of hotel. Good food available. Greak sea view
Room could have been a little tider which some evidence of small flying insects. Bedding a little tired looking.
6/10
Reviewed Mar 10, 2026Meal was good
Bed was hard. Bathroom needs update and paint
10/10
Reviewed Feb 25, 2026The restaurant evening dinner food was amazing, exceeded some of the Queenstown restaurants in taste, serving size and overall quality.
I've stayed here before on several occasions for work so no there is nothing I don't like.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 13, 2026The lovely lady on reception was amazing and so helpful
6/10
Reviewed Feb 12, 2026Big, clean room.
Very dated, shabby corridor and public spaces. Water pooled in shower -- drained very slowly. Showerhead clamp didn't work. Buy by far the worst aspect was the location -- on SH1 and a hill, so lots of traffic straining to climb. We hardly slept. Finally, in the gym somebody was vaping on the rowing machine...turns out it was a staff member.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 8, 2026Excellent breakfast famous staff
Lack of cutlery self contained kitchen amenities
9/10
Reviewed Jan 30, 2026The staff were excellent, very kind and accommodating and exceptionally friendly. They went out of their way to help us.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 29, 2026Received a fabulous welcome from the lovely lady receptionist. Great location, comfortable beds and great shower
6/10
Reviewed Jan 22, 2026Good
Good
8/10
Reviewed Jan 21, 2026Staff were very friendly Room was a bit dated, but ok for the price
7/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Nice facilities, close to town.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 15, 2026Great location comfortable beds clean and tidy
8/10
Reviewed Jan 15, 2026Simple hotel but did the job well. Room was clean, lovely bathroom and staff helpful.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 13, 2026Stayed when there was a lack of staff available.
4/10
Reviewed Jan 12, 2026The restaurant was closed for evening meal. The shower head wouldn't stay put so kept falling out of holder. It was OK for one night but looked very run down and unkempt
7/10
Reviewed Jan 11, 2026Staff n snacks
Bathroom
10/10
Reviewed Jan 9, 2026Very helpful and nice staff
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Jan 7, 2026Great location and in house food. Reliable stay anytime.
Nothing, always consistently good.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 5, 2026Good location and facilities
Some parts a bit old
9/10
Reviewed Jan 4, 2026The nice views from the balcony and the amazing comfortable beds
The mini bar available could have been bigger for 2 people
6/10
Reviewed Jan 3, 2026No toaster and dirty sheets and duvet. Washing machine and dryer area very dirty
7/10
Reviewed Jan 1, 2026The staff made an excellent effort to accommodate our request.
Needs some update on some of the rooms
6/10
Reviewed Jan 1, 2026Staff was nice, great location
Beds were super uncomfortable, fridge was broken and fully iced up, sheets were dirty.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 31, 2025Location was great
Everything was good
6/10
Reviewed Dec 29, 2025It was all I needed and it was fine
A strange lay out, many short stairs to get to my room from parking lot
8/10
Reviewed Dec 29, 2025Comfortable stay, greaf location.
Didn't have black out curtains
5/10
Reviewed Dec 27, 2025Location
Couldn’t warm up food, fridge was smelly room only supplied a couple of cups and teaspoons
5/10
Reviewed Dec 26, 2025The room was clean and tidy. Was just a little disappointed that we were a party of 3 and were only supplied two towels. Also the soap dispensers in the bathroom and shower were empty.
Just the fact we. Didn't all have towels supplied and no soap.
9/10
Reviewed Dec 22, 2025Very convenient to town. Good hosts. Nice spacious room.
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Dec 17, 2025The great friendly helpful staff
Nothing maybe the weather you can't stop the rain lol
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Comfortable beds
- •Good location
- •Great service
Areas to consider
- •Expensive bar fridge
- •Noisy cars at night
- •Tired facilities
Cleanliness
6.21/10Bathroom wasn’t clean, but the hotel overall was clean.
Service
8.18/10Service was top tier and team super friendly.
Location
8.22/10Good location, easy to walk to everything.
Room Quality
6.17/10Could have a better shower and very basic room setup.
Amenities
7/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.66/10Great value for a work trip.
Food and Beverage
7.71/10Food was great in the restaurant.
Overall Experience
7.28/10It was a good stay overall, despite some issues.