7.7 · Good565 reviews
- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Fabulous locationGuests rate the location 8.6 out of 10, at 42 Evans Street.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Centrally Located Accommodation Anchor Motel & Timaru Backpackers offers self-contained units just a short stroll from Caroline Bay Beach. With a variety of unit options available, from Single Studios to Two Bedroom Apartments, there is something for every guest to enjoy.
Convenient Amenities Enjoy the convenience of free off-street car parking and secure garage space during your stay. Additionally, guests have access to shared laundry facilities, luggage storage, and complimentary barbecue facilities.
Close to Town Centre Located less than a 5-minute drive from Timaru town centre, Anchor Motel & Timaru Backpackers provides easy access to local attractions and dining options.
Book your stay at Anchor Motel & Timaru Backpackers now for a comfortable and convenient accommodation experience.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- BBQ facilities
- Laundry
Rooms
7.7
Good
Rated 7.7 out of 10 by 565 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness6.6
- Service9.1
- Location8.6
- Rooms7.1
- Amenities7.1
- Value8.1
- Food & drink7.1
Guests mention
Friendly staffGreat location
BingAustraliavalue for money,
park the car the front of your room
N/A
HumbarNew ZealandDated but clean and comfortable
ChrisNew ZealandEnjoyed my one night stay and will be staying on my return trip.
Roomy, well equipped, older style motel.
Excellent value for money.
friendly helpful staff.
Great location
Traffic noise but being beside a busy road that's unavoidable.
MartinUnited KingdomVery clean, staff were great, friendly and helpful.
Wifi was on the slow side.
WendyAustraliaOk value for last minute.
Close to shops.
Shower was ineffective.
LeanneAustraliaLocation
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
42 Evans Street, Timaru, New Zealand
Guests rate the location 8.6 out of 10 — fabulous.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Guests arriving outside front desk opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Anchor Motel
What time is check-in and check-out at Anchor Motel?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Anchor Motel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Anchor Motel?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Is breakfast included at Anchor Motel?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Anchor Motel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
How do I book Anchor Motel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Anchor Motel?
42 Evans Street, Timaru.
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