Anchor Motel
Motel in Waimataitai
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
Best for
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
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
- Timaru — 1.5 km
- Nearest beach
- Caroline Bay Beach — 0.7 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.
Street view
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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