The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel | Hotel in Kaikoura

| 9.2 (399 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  5 Bathrooms  14 Guests
Kaikoura Hotel | The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel

Hotel in Kaikoura

Beachfront location! A modern and stylish motel with spacious rooms superbly located on Kaikoura's beachfront road "The Esplanade", with the majority of rooms enjoying magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean and the mighty Kaikoura ranges. Located directly across from the beach we are spoiled with beautiful sunrises, seaviews, sun, sand and the sounds of the ocean. We are within close proximity to the town center and an assortment of restaurants and food providers who cater to all! All rooms have an allocated space in our off road parking lot which is in a courtyard setting and away from prying eyes. Security cameras keep an eye on everything while you enjoy your visit. We are Pet Friendly and have rooms specifically for your furry friends to join you while enjoying your stay with us. Please contact the motel directly

The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel is located in Kaikoura.

This 15 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Designated Smoking Area, Wheelchair Accessible, EV Charge Station, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 399 reviews with the average score of 9.2 . Coming to Kaikoura and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 15 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Kaikoura. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel in Kaikoura is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
Parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Free parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Raised toilet
Activities
  • Mini golf
  • Hiking
  • Beach
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Movie nights
  • Fishing
  • Beachfront
  • Themed dinners
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Snorkeling
  • Live music/Performance
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Soundproof rooms
Guest Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Laundry
  • Shuttle service
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • Key access
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Partially refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and free.

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. for more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking form.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.96
Location:
9.58
Staff:
9.23
Facilities:
9.42
Comfort:
9.63
Cleanliness:
9.59
Belinda
Apr 12, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Australia
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Beautiful spacious room with all the amenities we needed. Spotlessly clean, comfortable bed and the view from the room was mesmerising. Great hosts, nothing was too much trouble.
Negative: Nothing, it was perfect.
Summary: Loved the Anchor Inn at Kaikoura, could have spent a lot longer there.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Superb Studio with Ocean View
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 30 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Superb Studio with Ocean View

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Shampoo, Towels, Conditioner, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Toilet

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, DVD player, Radio, Video, Mobile hotspot device, Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

General

Soundproof, Air conditioning, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Key access, Iron, Private entrance, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Electric blankets

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Dining table, Toaster, Electric kettle, Microwave, Kitchenette, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Kitchen, Cleaning products

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area, Dining area, Desk

Outdoors

Terrace, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Barbecue

View

View, Sea view, Quiet street view, Mountain view, Landmark view

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails, Roll-in shower, Entire unit located on ground floor, Shower chair, Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Standard Studio with garden view
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Standard Studio with garden view

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Shampoo, Towels, Conditioner, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Body soap, Bathtub, Toilet

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, DVD player, Radio, Video, Mobile hotspot device, Flat-screen TV

General

Soundproof, Air conditioning, Heating, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Key access, Iron, Private entrance, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Electric blankets

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Dining table, Toaster, Electric kettle, Microwave, Kitchenette, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Kitchen, Cleaning products

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area, Dining area

Outdoors

Terrace, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Barbecue

View

Garden view, View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Executive Suite with Seaview
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 32 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Executive Suite with Seaview

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Shampoo, Spa tub, Towels, Conditioner, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Body soap, Bathtub, Toilet

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, DVD player, Radio, Video, Mobile hotspot device, Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

General

Soundproof, Air conditioning, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Key access, Iron, Private entrance, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Electric blankets

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Dining table, Toaster, Electric kettle, Microwave, Kitchenette, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Kitchen, Cleaning products

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area, Dining area

Outdoors

Terrace, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Barbecue

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Alarm clock

View

View, Sea view, Quiet street view, Mountain view, Landmark view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Adapted bath

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
One-Bedroom Apartment
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 32 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
One-Bedroom Apartment

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Shampoo, Towels, Conditioner, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Body soap, Bathtub, Toilet

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, DVD player, Radio, Video, Mobile hotspot device, Flat-screen TV

General

Soundproof, Hardwood or parquet floors, Air conditioning, Heating, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Key access, Iron, Private entrance, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Electric blankets

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Dining table, Toaster, Electric kettle, Microwave, Kitchenette, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Kitchen, Cleaning products

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area, Dining area

Outdoors

Terrace, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Barbecue

View

Garden view, View, Quiet street view

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Adapted bath

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Two Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 40 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Two Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Shampoo, Towels, Conditioner, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Body soap, Bathtub, Toilet

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, DVD player, Radio, Video, Mobile hotspot device, Flat-screen TV

General

Soundproof, Fan, Air conditioning, Heating, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Key access, Iron, Private entrance, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Electric blankets

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Dining table, Toaster, Electric kettle, Oven, Microwave, Kitchenette, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Kitchen, Cleaning products

Outdoors

Terrace, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Balcony, Patio, Barbecue

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area, Dining area, Desk

View

View, Sea view, Quiet street view, Mountain view, Landmark view

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Adapted bath, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Fold-up bed, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Drying rack for clothing

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

FAQ's

Is this Kaikoura hotel pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Kaikoura hotel?

Check-in time for Kaikoura hotel starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Kaikoura hotel have a swimming pool?

No, this Kaikoura hotel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Kaikoura hotel?

Best-rates for the Kaikoura hotel starts from $95 per night with includes Restaurant, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Air Conditioner, Oceanfront, Accessibility, Transportation/Shuttle, Guest Services, Breakfast, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Laundry, Parking, Pet Friendly, View, Ocean View, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Internet, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Kitchen, Designated Smoking Area, Wheelchair Accessible, EV Charge Station with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Kaikoura hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 5 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Kaikoura hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Kaikoura hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Kaikoura hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Kaikoura hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Kaikoura hotel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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