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Anchor Inn Motel

208 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
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Anchor Inn Motel
Ranked #4 of 19 hotels in Kaikoura
4.5 of 5 stars 105 Reviews
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Perth, Western Australia
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

We stayed at the Anchor Inn with another couple who had stayed there twice before and we could see why it was a lovely place to stay. The rooms are basic motel rooms, very clean, and bathrooms quite small with a kitchenette. The big winner is the beautiful views across the bay, lie in bed, open up your double doors,... More

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Seaham, United Kingdom
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

This place hits the spot on so many levels. Great location on the seafront, great views, great quality accommodation and very friendly and efficient service. A nice 15 min walk into to the main area if you want and an equally nice 10 min walk up to the Pier Hotel in the other direction if you fance some great sea... More

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Singapore, Singapore
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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stayed here with my family for 2 nights. really clean and a nice view of the sea. just an easy drive to the peninsula walkway. exactly what i wanted. excellent!!!

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Canton, Michigan
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Friendly staff. My husband accidentally broke a light swatting a fly and they didn't make us pay for it, or even make us feel bad. :) Ocean-front view is nice. It is not luxurious, the bathroom wasn't super nice, but overall a good experience.

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Bangkok, Thailand
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

I stayed here with my family recently and we had a very pleasant stay. The motel itself is fine--we had a nice family suite with 2 bedrooms and a big, high-ceilinged living room/kitchen. Very easy, relaxed feel about the place, located nicely at the quieter end of the beach strip but still only a 3 minute drive to the shops/restaurants.... More

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andover UK
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

We stayed here for 3 days in mid February and had a wonderful sea view from the room which was quiet, well equipped and spacious. Reception was very good and helpful. Wifi was chargeable but a reasonable price. Although the room was good and the view excellent we felt that the motel was a little overpriced compared with others of... More

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Methven, null, New Zealand
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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This Motel is - fantastic. Brilliant. Wonderful. Lovely hosts. Super clean room. You would really enjoy this motel.

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Melbourne
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
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We stayed here for two nights. The reception staff were friendly and helpful with suggestions about local restaurants and activities. The rooms are spacious and have a functional kitchen and a laundry is available on site. The sea views which are spectactular at sunrise and sunset.

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Nelson, New Zealand
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

the Large studio had everything needed for a two night stay. Basic kitchen m/w + 2 hot plates. Comfy sofa in Lounge area. Very comfy bed with good bedding. Roomy shower room with wet room shower. Very small flat screen TV. The beautiful views of the sea/bay were spoilt by passing traffic or people who parked outside the patio doors.... More

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Nottingham
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012 via mobile

Nice welcome, good sized room and perfectly functional. Better that being in the town itself which was a bit backpacker orientated.

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Address: 208 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand

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