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The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel

★★★★★ 208 Esplande 208 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, NZ

9.4 guest rating· 498 reviews

The five stars

The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Terrace and Sun terrace.

Guests score it 9.4/10 across 498 reviews.

About this hotel

Beachfront Location

Experience the ultimate seaside getaway at The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel in Kaikoura. Wake up to the sound of waves crashing and enjoy stunning ocean views right from your room.

Comfortable Accommodation

Each room at our motel is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, a kitchen, and a flat-screen TV. Relax in the outdoor seating area or take a short stroll to the beach for a peaceful retreat.

Exciting Activities

From hiking to cycling, there is no shortage of adventures to embark on near the motel. Don't forget to unwind with a barbecue after a day of exploring the picturesque surroundings.

Ready to escape to the beachfront paradise? Book your stay at The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel now for a memorable experience!

Rooms & rates

Two Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View

Sleeps 4 · 40 m² · 2× Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Adapted bath
  • Kitchenette

Superb Studio with Ocean View

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen

Standard Studio with garden view

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Executive Suite with Seaview

Sleeps 2 · 32 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Adapted bath
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen

One-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 4 · 32 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Adapted bath
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Golf course
  • Mini golf
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
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  • Access to health care professionals
  • BBQ facilities
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Cycling
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Heating
  • Higher level toilet
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Luggage storage
  • Movie nights
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snorkelling
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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208 Esplande 208 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, NZ

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.4498 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Clean rooms+ Beautiful views+ Great locationNo movies availableWiFi was slow
Cleanliness9.2
Service9.7
Location9.6
Room Quality9.5
Amenities9.3
Value for Money9.2

Guest review

9.0

We were treated to wonderful sunrises. The water front rooms are the best!

Peter · NZ · 2026-07-23

Will stay here again

10.0

Christina was great on our arrival. Very friendly and helpful. Motel was a great place to watch the sunrise. Has everything you need. Easy walking distance to the Pier restaurant.

Karen · NZ · 2026-07-17

Guest review

10.0

The view from our apartment was amazing and we loved the beautiful sunrise. The heated bedsheets were a nice surprise during our stay this winter. We were warmly welcomed by our host and would highly recommend the apartment, location and time of the year.

Claudia · DE · 2026-07-13

Lovely place to stay in beautiful kaikoura

9.0

Close to the shore. Quieter end of town. Big room with everything we needed

The EV charger didn't work for our BYD

Brian · NZ · 2026-07-05

Stay at the Anchor Inn, you can't do wrong

9.0

Everything

That would be picky. The mattress was a bit soft.

mark · NZ · 2026-07-03

Guest review

10.0

The fabulous view and very quiet units.

Kim · NZ · 2026-07-03

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

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.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.