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Anchor Motel

2.5 star property
Timaru motel in Maori Hill with free parking
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

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Garden
Five Bedroom House | Balcony
Standard Studio | View from room
One Bedroom Unit - Sleeps 5
One Bedroom Unit - Sleeps 3 | Bathroom

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
42 Evans St, Timaru, 7910
  • Ashbury Park
    6 min walk
  • Caroline Bay Beach
    6 min walk
  • Timaru Lighthouse
    8 min walk
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    13 min drive

Room options

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King Studio

King Studio

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Single Studio | Private kitchenette

Single Studio

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Studio | Private kitchenette

Standard Studio

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom (Unit 9)

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom (Unit 9)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Five Bedroom House | Balcony

Five Bedroom House

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 180 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds and 6 Single Beds

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One Bedroom Unit - Sleeps 3 | View from room

One Bedroom Unit - Sleeps 3

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Large One Bedroom Unit | View from room

Large One Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

View all photos for One Bedroom Unit - Sleeps 5

One Bedroom Unit - Sleeps 5

One Bedroom Unit - Sleeps 5

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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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. 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 - 6 min walk
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 6 min walk
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 8 min walk
  • South Canterbury Museum - 17 min walk
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture Timaru - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Arthur St Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Speights Ale House - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Anchor Motel

Timaru motel in Maori Hill with free parking
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
  • 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.

Languages

English

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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with 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 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

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.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!

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.

  • Pet fee: NZD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes 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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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 31 Oct 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Anchor Motel on 1 Dec 2024 start from NZ$119.90, 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.

Is Anchor Motel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Anchor Motel is a hit with families.

Does Anchor Motel serve breakfast?

You bet, breakfast is on offer daily.

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. 57 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 177 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roman

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

4/10 Poor

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Physically the room was what I expected. The poor rating relates to a lack of service during my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian D

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great. Great staff. Just very noisy with ten trucks going past.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

anthony

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

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The motel was clean but dated. The room had a double and 3 single beds which was obviously more than we needed so for a full family would have been excellent value for money. The bathroom was very dated with no shower soap or shampoo, just a bar of soap and a flannel. Its part of a back packers hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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

8/10 Good

Dona and Barry

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

6/10 Okay

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Falekakala

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Pip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs a bit of TLC
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

sebastian

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Smelly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Just what I wanted, perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Lucan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It did the job. No complaints. And thankyou for the early check in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Queenstown to Christchurch 2023
For the price this is amazing value. Very friendly staff. I'll be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Tala

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The exterior door to the room was full frosted glass. I didn’t need a night light for my toddler as the light coming through the door was more than enough. No curtain or blinds to cover it either. And when a vehicle drove in, the headlights shone through the frosted door and directly on the head of the bed. Woke me up. Being a medium stature person, the bathroom was super tiny. A bigger person would have a very hard time manoeuvring in the bathroom. And if you want the bathroom lights on, ALL the lights have to be on. One switch for them all. Otherwise the staff was friendly and the place was clean with everything I needed:
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023