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    Anchor Inn Motel

    413 reviews
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    208 Esplanade | Cnr Margate Street, Kaikoura 7300, New Zealand
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    4.5 413 reviews
    • Excellent69%
    • Very good25%
    • Average4%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
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    208 Esplanade Cnr Margate Street, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand See on map
    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast Available
    Air Conditioning
    Beachfront
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Kitchenette
    4.5 Star accommodation
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    All reviews across the road pier hotel sea view spacious room whale watching hosts were lovely seal colony earthquake damage friendly welcome lovely view a great place to stay quiet at night south island short drive fantastic location stayed one night great room
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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Thoroughly recommend this motel

    This motel was one of the best we have stayed in. The room was superb with a great view of the sea. The room was very clean and comfortable, and the superking bed was lovely. The owners were very helpful and obliging. The only problem...More

    Thank Jo P
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Great one night stay

    We have just stayed at the Anchor Inn and can’t speak highly enough. We wished we were staying a few days longer- absolutely beautiful. Very friendly and incredibly helpful service. The rooms are spotless and well equipped.

    Thank awong13
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Awesome Service and Room

    We experienced an awesome friendly service when we arrived, sorting our travel weary family with an amazing waterfront room with spa bath.. amazing view to wake up too! super clean and comfy - we will be back! Thank you 😊

    Thank AileenatSOL
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Magic location

    Great long weekend away with the family. Very comfortable unit with everything we needed for a relaxing time. Loved being able to step across the road to the beach and the playground. Lovely hosts who were really accommodating.

    1  Thank Sarah H
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    A beautiful location!

    Stepping out onto the little veranda outside our room and viewing the whitecap mountains and the ocean and park across the way was the best. Our room was modern and furniture and decor well appointed and clean. The owners are nice people and I would...More

    1  Thank Teri M
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    The Anchor Inn is a modern and stylish motel superbly situated on the Kaikoura waterfront with most rooms enjoying magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean and the stunning Kaikoura Ranges.Our award-winning motel …More offers a range of studios and family units which are spacious and well-appointed, fully self-contained, climate controlled and double-glazed for your total comfort and enjoyment.The Anchor Inn holds a 4+ Qualmark star rating and a Tripadvisor certificate of excellence.We provide a guest laundry, wireless internet, Sky's 50+ channels and an extensive DVD library. Secure off-street parking is provided in our enclosed courtyard. Less
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    HOTEL FEATURES
    Free Parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Beachfront
    Air Conditioning
    Breakfast Available
    Laundry Service
    Microwave
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Refrigerator in room
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Wheelchair access
    Pool
    Room Service
    Restaurant
    Bar/Lounge
    Spa
    Breakfast included
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Romantic
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    On the Beach
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    Luxury
    Room types
    Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Hotel class
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Romantic
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    On the Beach
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    Luxury
    Room types
    Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Number of rooms
    15
    Price range
    US$137 - US$187 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Anchor Hotel Kaikoura
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    Anchor Motel Kaikoura
    Location
    New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Kaikoura
    Hotel class
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Romantic
    ,
    On the Beach
    ,
    Luxury
    Room types
    Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Number of rooms
    15
    Price range
    US$137 - US$187 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Anchor Hotel Kaikoura
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    Anchor Motel Kaikoura
    Location
    New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Kaikoura
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    Art67
    16 December 2016|
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    Response from anchorinnkaikoura | Property representative |
    Our motel is opened again now. We Have our Garden View studios and our 1 bedroom only available. Kaikoura is back to being beautiful again
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    dawny212
    15 December 2016|
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    Response from anchorinnkaikoura | Property representative |
    Our why not café down town is beautiful. we are opened again woohoo
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    Room Tips
    "Our room opened out onto a patio and was across the road from the sea."
    JoP58
    4 days ago
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    "2 bedroom unit great for family"
    614SarahH614
    2 weeks ago
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    "Excellent views from front"
    13desleym
    28 Aug 2018
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    "Bay view recommended."
    CoJonesUK
    29 Jun 2018
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