Our Apartments

Located in the Timaru CBD, The Empire Hotel offers six luxurious self-contained apartments with secure, keyless entry. Enjoy the freedom of contactless self-check-in, allowing you to arrive at your leisure and settle in instantly. As part of the building’s historic charm, access to all apartments is via stairs only (no elevator).

The Grand Suites

Perfect for bridal parties, families, and group celebrations.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, green hexagonal tile backsplash, black countertop, and a kitchen island with black stools, featuring a bowl of apples.

Caroline

4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms

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Hotel hallway with patterned carpet, framed landscape painting, potted fern on a black table, and a doorway leading to a well-lit corridor.

PearSE

3 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom

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Modern kitchen with white cabinets, mosaic backsplash, and a wooden dining table with a potted flower.

Duval

3 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom

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The Executive Studios

Refined retreats for solo professionals and couples.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, dark tile backsplash, and two black stools at a breakfast bar.

Le Cren

1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom

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A cozy hotel bedroom with a large bed, decorated with multiple pillows and a dark green throw blanket. Two bedside tables with matching lamps are positioned on either side of the bed. An open door reveals a sitting area with a window and a view outside.

Heaton

1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom

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Close-up of a bedroom with a beige headboard, decorative pillows including one teal velvet, a table lamp on a nightstand, and orange wallpaper with white and gray toile patterns.

Rhodes

1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom

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The Empire Hotel is a labour of love, and we are proud to share it. From corporate travel to special celebrations and weekend escapes, every stay is designed to be seamless and memorable. The Empire Hotel Team

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Timaru offers a well-connected place to stay and explore. The coastline, Caroline Bay, local cafés, galleries, and retail are all within easy reach, making it a fabulous destination. You can walk between key spots, spend time in town, and sti
Meet the apartments at The Empire Hotel. Each one offers its own sense of character, while sharing the same thoughtful design, generous proportions, and sense of comfort that defines an Empire Hotel stay. Swipe through to explore our apartments. T