Anchor Motel

Property class: 2.5

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Anchor Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A compact hotel room with a sofa, a small dining table, a coffee table, and a kitchenette.

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 732 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 732 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small kitchenette, and a window with curtains.

King Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Family

A living room with a sofa, a small wooden table, a black ottoman, and a dining area with a glass table and metal chairs.

One Bedroom Family

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Large One Bedroom Unit

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a TV on a wooden cabinet, and a window with curtains.

Large One Bedroom Unit

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 915 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe One Bedroom

A neatly made bed with a grey bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.

Deluxe One Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard One Bedroom

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

Standard One Bedroom

  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio

A compact hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a desk, and a window.

Standard Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Studio

A small, modern room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Single Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Five Bedroom House

An outdoor deck with a glass-top table and metal chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence.

Five Bedroom House

  • 1938 sq ft
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 2 King Beds and 6 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Anchor Motel is in Maori Hill, a neighborhood in Timaru. Timaru Lighthouse and Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Botanical Gardens and Pleasant Point Museum and Railway. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Timaru travel guide
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42 Evans St, Timaru, 7910

What's nearby

  • A garden with a fountain, benches, and a statue.
    Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ashbury Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Timaru Lighthouse
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Canterbury Museum
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Black & Coffee
    4 min drive
  • Burger King
    11 min walk
  • Sopheze
    18 min walk
  • Benny's Again! Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Kfc
    6 min walk

About this property

Anchor Motel

  • Motel located in Maori Hill
  • Anchor Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
    • Barbecue grills
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Anchor Motel boast perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters
    • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Anchor Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Anchor Motel?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Anchor Motel on Nov 23, 2026 start from $67, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Anchor Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Anchor Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Anchor Motel located?

Located in Maori Hill, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Ashbury Park, Caroline Bay Beach, and Timaru Lighthouse. Aigantighe Art Gallery and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are also within 15 minutes. Timaru Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Anchor Motel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 235 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is lovely,so welcoming and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay. Clean and tidy and easy to find. Excellent price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and cheerful. Good value for money. Immaculately clean with everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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 review

6/10 Okay

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

Comfortable stay

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was just ok for price, heater was on but it needed it. Had everything that it said but didn't match pics that's for sure. Sitting on toilet my knees touched basin in front, shower was marginal, my caravan is bigger. Manager was polite & helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay in Timaru

Very nice small cabin with private bathroom, TV and comfy bed. There was a fridge, mic.owen and TV in the room as well as heating and heated matress. Everything I needed for a good one night stay in Timaru. Plus the staff was extremely nice and helpfull!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Timaru Summer School

Wonderful welcome, and farewell. Really comftable bed! Roomy Unit that had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely greeting,clean and tidy room. Bit of road noise but to be expected on a main road.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The bed is amazing in room 10

Very friendly check-in. The lady at reception was very nice and helpful with our questions being our first visit to Timaru. Walked to the lighthouse then to the penguins. Returned late at night and had an awesome sleep in a very comfortable warm bed. The room is not fancy but perfect for the price and you just need somewhere to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Good space comfy bed, but no iron or ironing board, no tissues and terrible shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older style large unit. The lovely lady had been in and turned heaters on . Beds very comfy. Very good amenities in unit. I will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely for solo travellor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean tidy accommodation, very helpful and pleasant owners.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026