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Anchor Motel

2.5 star property

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A compact kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a stove. There are two bar stools and a dining table.
Five Bedroom House | Balcony
Two Bedroom Apartment | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Two Bedroom Apartment | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $62
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Two Bedroom Apartment | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Two Bedroom Apartment

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

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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | View from room

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

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

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King Studio | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

King Studio

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

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Large One Bedroom Unit | View from room

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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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

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

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Standard Studio | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Standard Studio

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

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Single Studio | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Single Studio

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Five Bedroom House | Balcony

Five Bedroom House

  • 1938 sq ft
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 2 King Beds and 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Five-Bedroom House

  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Large One Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Anchor Motel

Motel in Maori Hill
Laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Anchor Motel offers 11 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators 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 daily.

Anchor Motel features barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Anchor Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent 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 allowed for an extra charge of NZD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: 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 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Anchor Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 224 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

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

Chun-Han

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

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

8/10 Good

Kester

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

6/10 Okay

John

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff,very clean well serviced. Centrally located and walking distance to various activites. Highly recommended ,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022