About us
Meet the friendly faces behind Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Best friends since the age of 12, Adrienne and Sandra spent their childhoods in Timaru before overseas adventures, families and careers took them down separate paths. Despite this they stayed close, and a flippant remark while out for dinner resulted in a spur-of -the moment decision to to combine their strengths by starting a joint venture in hospitality.
Just three months later, they took over the Bay Viaduct and the rest, as they say, is history. As business partners, Adrienne and Sandra are dedicated to ensuring every guest feels at home and enjoys all that Timaru has to offer. They look forward to welcoming you and sharing their love for the place they call home.
Sandra
After qualifying as an electrician in 1988, I moved to Victoria, Australia where I raised three boys as a stay-at-home mum for 14 years. I returned to work in a book-keeping capacity before working up to office management roles. At the beginning of 2020 I made the decision to return to NZ to help care for my elderly father. My interests include travelling, touring in a motorhome, various handcrafts and a love of reading.
Adrienne
I am Timaru born and raised, completing my schooling and tertiary education in Timaru. While Keith and I raised our three children I have held office and management roles within the waste and construction industries. My interests include spending time with family and friends, heading to the beach to walk our dogs, making quilts and other crafts, and touring NZ to find those hidden places that are generally missed.
Why stay at the Bay Viaduct?
When we saw the Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge come up for sale, we knew it was the perfect place to make our mark. The motel has a long held reputation for being among the best accommodation in Timaru, thanks to its prime location and tiered levels, the two uppermost of which enjoy stunning views and amazing sunrises over the Bay.
With our focus on cleanliness, customer service and consistency, we’ve quickly established it as the place to stay for business and leisure travellers alike. Whether you're here for work, relaxation, or as a stopover on a longer journey, we aim to make your stay exceptional from start to finish.
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