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The Anchorage

52 Antrim Street, Waikawa, New Zealand
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The Anchorage
Ranked #1 of 2 Waikawa B&B and Inns
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Taunton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

This was an absolutely marvellous find, great views and such fantastic value. It is not well advertised and thus not easy to find, but well worth it when you do. It is not a conventional motel, there are no staff on site, it is described as "serviced accommodation". However, practically speaking it doesn't make a lot of difference. Help is... More

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Surrey, UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

We stayed at the Anchorage in February 2013 as part of a nine week trip round NZ. The accommodation benefits from a wonderful quiet location with great views. The room was well serviced. Although the décor was rather tired and the queen bed not great, the room was excellent value for money and the relatively minor drawbacks are more than... More

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Brockenhurst, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

This is a very spacious and clean apartment. (We had the one that slept 4) with a large lounge, 2 lovely bedrooms and large kitchen/diner. The views from the balcony are amazing. There is also a useful laundry room. An excellent location for touring the Catlins and only a few minutes drive from the pengiuins at Curio Bay!

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2012

We spent one night here on a sunny Winter's drive through the Catlins. We booked two adjacent units upstairs for four adults and one child. Highlights were the large space, the balcony with a peaceful view of the Waikawa Harbor, and a fairly well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Heating the place required a degree of competence with working a wood-burning... More

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Hay-on-Wye
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34 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

The Anchorage is on a dead-end road leading to a small jetty. It is set above the road up a short drive and has a fabulous view of the bay. We sat on the terrace outside our room with a glass of wine and just soaked up the view. Lots of seabirds, especially oystercatchers. Our room was very comfortable with... More

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Victoria, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2010

Roomy studio with kitchenette. Free washing machine and drying lines available. Ten-minute drive to good restaurant (Niagara Falls Café). Short drive to beach, petrified forest and penguin colony. Manager Damon runs guided nature excursions.

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Address: 52 Antrim Street, Waikawa, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > The Catlins > Waikawa
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Ranked #1 of 2 B&Bs / Inns in Waikawa

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