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Anchor Motel

2.5 star property

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Five Bedroom House | Private kitchen
Five Bedroom House | Balcony
Two Bedroom Apartment
Two Bedroom Apartment
Deluxe One Bedroom | Living area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July

Explore the area

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42 Evans St, Timaru, 7910
  • Place, Ashbury Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, South Canterbury Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | View from room

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Studio | Private kitchenette

King Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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One Bedroom Family

One Bedroom Family

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Large One Bedroom Unit

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe One Bedroom

Deluxe One Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a beige duvet and pillows, and two bedside tables with lamps.

Standard One Bedroom

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Studio | Private kitchenette

Standard Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Studio | Private kitchenette

Single Studio

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Five Bedroom House | Balcony

Five Bedroom House

  • 180 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 2 King Beds and 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Five-Bedroom House

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Large One Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Timaru

At Anchor Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and tour/ticket assistance. Added amenities include laundry facilities and luggage storage. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Maori Hill motel include Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Ashbury Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • South Canterbury Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 2 min drive
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sopheze - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Old Bank Cafe And Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Bay Hill - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Timaru motel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1940
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Anchor Motel offers 11 accommodations with blackout curtains. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 15 per person

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1940
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15 per person
  • Pet fee: NZD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Anchor Motel?

Anchor Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Anchor Motel?

As of 5 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Anchor Motel on 6 July 2026 start from AU$107, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Anchor Motel?

Yep, Anchor Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Anchor Motel?

Yep, Anchor Motel is a short 6-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach.

Does Anchor Motel serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Anchor Motel?

No, Anchor Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Anchor Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Anchor Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 222 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, location great, staff friendly and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ivan and Sally

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely hostess who couldn’t have done enough.We had a cheap stay and though a small space,very comfortable bed and cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room with cooking facilities inside which was appreciated although I didn't need to use, lady on the front desk was lovely and helpful. Good location in Timaru close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome. Very organised.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at Anchor Motel. My room had everything I needed for 1 night stay. Bed comfortable. Kitchen had what i needed. Toilet /shower space was small. Staff were great. And the Cat Honey, was a delight.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was all great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ajith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chun-Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Whole house. Very old house which was actually quite an experience..pull chord for lights and shower over claw foot bath, took me back to my 20's.. 1 full length mirror somewhere, would be great!! But iron and board were very helpful! Needs some work on both bathrooms! Extractor fan in kitchen VERY noisy... Lovely big loung/dining area which was great for our family group ...12 all up... 7 staying in The House.. The house suited us as mostly only sleeping and showers... Couplands across the road!! Yes, I would stay again, as Im not looking for luxury accommodation and the price is reflective of this. Ps, the cat was a bit annoying.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful above and beyond! Great place to stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dog friendly

Its dog friendly which is fantastic and super handy to where i was working
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No ocean view but wasn't looking for that .Bit of traffic noise but not to bad cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfy bed and pillows and clean room, with good parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arrived cops there looking for someone, description of motel didnt state backpackers and the the rooms rented out to emergency winz people. Felt unsafe actually walked out. Guys talking back to police, etc
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes. No
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yew Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honey the cat is friendly like the owner. Quite quiet place if you have the rooms on the inside not facing the main road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Comfortable stay

Comfortable stay as described in room discription
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and pricing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Calvyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good ammenities and welcoming staff but spaces for toilet and shower a bit small for old people.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, nice big unit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great unit, friendly owners,
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly people. Within walking distance to beach and town
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good victorian style building in nz's least famous seaside town. Came with electric blankets and heaters and it was a good toasty stay in a cold damp country.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024