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Reviews of The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel 5 stars

208 Esplande 208 The Esplanade, 7300 Kaikoura, New Zealand

#6 of 32 hotels in Kaikoura

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 191 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 31 January 2022

    9.0
    very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superb Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    everything was fine

    we didnt get the breakfast

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2022

    10
    Fantastic spot. Great location. Would recommend to anyone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superb Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom fan was a bit noisy.

    The view from the room was wonderful - even seen a pod of dolphins from our room. Nice walk to town or to the pub for a feed. Quiet even though it’s on the main road. Clean and comfortable. Owners friendly.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2022

    10
    awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superb Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no complaints

    yeah

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio with garden view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location - on beach Comfortable bed Friendly hosts

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2022

    9.0
    Worth it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superb Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    A great view

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio with garden view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Nice location across from the beach. Clean and comfortable. Lyn is the best host!

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2022

    10
    fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    amazing service and the bed was sooooo comfy

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2022

    9.0
    Cozy, clean, modern and friendly accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to town, friendly owners, clean and very nice accommodation. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio with garden view
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All fantastic Thanks 😊

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The WIFI was pretty bad. Slow and kept disconnecting.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2021

    10
    Great beach front location, good walk to local amenities but worth the walk.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superb Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent location for the beach, comfortable and clean room. Great hosts

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superb Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, good sized room and comfy bed

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2021

    9.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superb Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super clean and well maintained motel.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2021

    10
    Best motel for comfort & location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superb Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent. Roomy unit with well thought out & appointed design, everything you might need for 1 night or a week's stay. Kitchen allows you to cook a meal for 4 and unit has heat pump & good installation for the colder winter months . Lyn & Paul go the extra mile to make sure you feel at home. And of course the view of Kaikoura is awesome

    That we had to leave & go home after only 1 night

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2021

    10
    A superb motel with the very best location and rooms of a superior quality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio with garden view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The owners Lyn and Paul are fabulous hosts. Beautiful setting.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2021

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio with garden view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, staff and cleanliness

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superb Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Peaceful, stunning views from the room, friendly hosts. Room was spotless, great kitchen amenities, very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Studio with garden view
    • Stayed 1 night

    Too expensive for what you get

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superb Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rude staff behaviour - it's the lady owner who was judgemental and was racial to our food and culture. She welcome us questioning of booing via booking.com , mentioning about the percentage of amount goes to booking.com. besides ,evenif kitchen was included at the room ,she brought up the limitations of food items that can cooked inside the room .. said to us " no Indian food " and asking weird questions like what sort of food you eat in a rude tone when I counter with her arguments. The main blame was the aroma of spices which is not Ok for her. Even if she had that issue,the best way to do is to put this on booking.com with a detailed description,so that consumers like us would get an idea. She also threatened that she could take extra one day charge of room we cook Indian food for just cooking Indian food. God sake , she ruined our time, felt really awful about her behaviour. I was about to write a review before to help with any Asians ,who would be booking this property ,can possibly have an impact with her behaviour. When we left , she was happy to see a clean room ,as we already decided not to cook prior to our journey. Booing.com should take necessary steps to protect your consumers rights. Thanks.

    The room is great with excellent view . No comments regarding this.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2023

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were insects on the bed and we were not allowed to check in even minutes early.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2022

    7.0
    Just a bed to sleep in
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Studio with garden view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Algood

    Location great

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2022

    4.0
    Good location terrible customer service !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superb Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner of this business checked us in and was quite abrasive, first for using booking .Com called your company liars and cheaters and stealing all her and our money and ours then she got on us for being late which I had not listed a time of arrival and we arrive at 7:15 and their office stays open till 8. . Then when. I asked about a clearly listed amenity both in the booking site and on their own site she said no she couldn’t provide that - I had asked for chair to sit on the patio which was one of the reasons we booked this property was to sit out on the patio. She said we could use the attached benches that were turned sideways and that were metal benches not facing the ocean. I asked if we could then move the chairs from inside to outside and she said no and was quite rude about the whole situation. I told her they probably should just take her booking off Booking.com if she has such a big problem with it. And then I went and looked and saw that the same pictures were exactly describing her property on her own website. Really bad advertising and really bad customer service I could not really recommend this hotel as there are lots of other options that I hope would treat their customers better.

    The location was great. We booked the place for the ocean front view and the lovely patios with chairs to take in the views, Room was nice very well heated and nice kitchen area.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2022

    6.0
    Good motel spoiled by owner.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Owner gruff and nosy. Told me we were silly to have booked through Booking.com. Insisted on having me read menu for restaurant they were promoting. Showed us the unit while giving instructions at breakneck speed.

    Well equipped and reasonably modern. Smart TV but no Sky. Acceptably comfortable. Quiet location.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were not comfortable The couches were not comfortable

    Great view, great shower, good location and parking

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superb Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2024

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