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title: "Anchor Motel, Timaru: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Anchor Motel in Timaru: rated 8.0 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Motel · ★★★
# Anchor Motel

Maori Hill, Timaru, New Zealand

8.0 ·  Very good 113 reviews ·  #12 #12 of 14 in Timaru ·  3.9/5 on Google, 185 reviews ·  7.0 Location score
## About Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel is a motel in Maori Hill, Timaru, New Zealand. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 113 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi, pets allowed. It is 380 m from the centre of Timaru. The nearest beach is 400 m away. The nearest airport, Timaru Airport (TIU), is 9.5 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 21

- **Floors:** 2

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 10

42 Evans Street [anchormotel.co.nz](http://www.anchormotel.co.nz/)

## How Anchor Motel scores

Better rated than 9% of hotels in Timaru

-   Guest rating **8.0**
-   Location **7.0**
-   Beach access **9.0**
-   Public transport **2.4**

Timaru average

## Rating on Google

3.9/5

185 Google reviews

-   5★40%
-   4★29%
-   3★17%
-   2★8%
-   1★7%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Free parkingFree Wi-FiPets allowed

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### Policies

-   Pets allowed

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **42**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **13**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Caroline Bay Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">400 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Timaru Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Timaru Airport (TIU)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Timaru</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">380 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Caroline Bay Association650 m
-   South Canterbury Museum1.4 km
-   Te Ana Māori Rock Art1.6 km

## Anchor Motel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Anchor Motel. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by motel. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the motel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Anchor Motel due to the motel's laundry service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site BBQ facilities provided at this location.

### Compare

## Compare Anchor Motel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Anchor Motel

### How do guests rate Anchor Motel?

Anchor Motel has a guest rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 113 reviews, which is better than 9% of rated hotels in Timaru.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Anchor Motel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Anchor Motel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Anchor Motel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Anchor Motel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Timaru Airport (TIU), is 9.5 km away in a straight line.

### Is Anchor Motel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 400 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Anchor Motel have?

Anchor Motel has 21 rooms on 2 floors.

### Are pets allowed at Anchor Motel?

The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/anchor-motel-timaru/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/