Anchor Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Timaru with free parking

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Anchor Motel in Maori Hill offers genuine hospitality. Guests enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and luggage storage. Staff assist with tour tickets, and barbecue grills provide a casual dining option.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is P3,490
P4,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4

Room options

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King Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

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

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

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

Single Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Microwave
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard One Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Five Bedroom House

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
  • 180 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 2 King Beds and 6 Twin Beds

Deluxe One Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Large One Bedroom Unit

Highlights

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

One Bedroom Family

Highlights

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

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Large One Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 6

Standard One-Bedroom Room

  • Sleeps 4

Single Studio

  • Sleeps 1

Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

One-Bedroom Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3

Five-Bedroom House

  • Sleeps 10

Family One-Bedroom

  • Sleeps 5
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About the neighborhood

Map
42 Evans St, Timaru, 7910

What's nearby

  • Caroline Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • South Canterbury Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ashbury Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sopheze Coffee Lounge - ‬18 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
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and 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

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

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

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

  • 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 smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

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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 Sep 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Anchor Motel on Oct 3, 2025 start from P 3,489.83, excluding 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 at Anchor Motel?

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.

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