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Anchor Motel

Motel in Waimataitai

Motel★★2-star3.9 (186 reviews)Quiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

Location Good location — 3 attractions within walking distance

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About

Anchor Motel is a motel in Waimataitai. The motel is close to Caroline Bay Aviary and Caroline Bay Beach, about 1.5 km from Timaru. It holds an official 2-star rating and scores 3.9/5 across 186 guest reviews.

Amenities

Kitchen / kitchenetteLaundryFree Wi-Fi

Best for

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

  • Caroline Bay Aviary0.5 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach0.7 km
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden0.8 km
  • Penguin Colony1.1 km
  • South Canterbury Museum1.3 km
  • South Canterbury Rugby1.6 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 10 places to eat🛒 1 supermarket💊 1 pharmacy or clinic

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Timaru Richard Pearse Airport (TIU) 9.3 km → all hotels near TIU
Nearest station
Timaru1.5 km
Nearest beach
Caroline Bay Beach0.7 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 10.1 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
NZD
Power
Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Anchor Motel?

From Anchor Motel, the nearest station, Timaru, is about 1.5 km away; Timaru Richard Pearse Airport (TIU) is around 9.3 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Anchor Motel from the beach?

The nearest beach, Caroline Bay Beach, is about 0.7 km from Anchor Motel in a straight line.

Does Anchor Motel have wifi?

Yes — Anchor Motel offers kitchen / kitchenette, laundry, free wi-fi.

How is Anchor Motel rated?

Anchor Motel scores 3.9 out of 5 across 186 guest reviews, and holds an official 2-star rating.

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