The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel

Lyn was AMAZING!!!! She made us feel right at home, and changed our room from the Garden View to the Beachfront! We had an amazing view of the sunrises and the room was so clean and modern and large. Paul also was amazing. Both Lyn and Paul went out of their way to give us advice and even pick up dinner one night for us at the Cooper's Catch - who does that????Stay here, it is so convenient with town a short distance away and the Pier Hotel right up the street. We rented E-bikes to go everywhere in the area. Love love love Kaikoura. Stayed two times at the Anchor Inn! Bonnie and Ron

Beautiful location across the road from beach, and the walkway around to Fyffe house, seal colony, Kaikoura seafood BBQ and the peninsula walk. (My favourite moment was watching the sunrise this morning from my front porch, coffee in hand followed by a walk around the waterfront.) The unit was absolutely spotless and had everything needed for warm, comfortable stay. The beds were really comfortable too. Lyn greeted us with an offer to book dinner both nights and arranged a shuttle to the Pier hotel. She showed us how everything worked and was readily available with recommendations of things to do etc. I would not hesitate to book this motel again or recommend it to others.

We stayed in number 6 which is the two bedroom unit, it is so clean and has such comfy beds, the kids loved it also, great to be able to listen to the waves lapping while you fall asleep, what’s also great are the hosts Lyn and Paul who have great knowledge of the area and where to eat but also love a good chat, thanks from C*#t Barwood and see you again soon.

Fantastic hosts, incredibly hospitable and went the extra mile to help us. Room #10 ocean view room is great. There are little touches in the room we haven't seen at any other hotel. Immaculately clean and looks refurbished. We wish we were staying longer. Thank you Paul & Lyn.

Great location with sea view and beach just across road Spacious, clean and comfortable room - can hear the sea at night which was lovely - great to have wooden deck chairs at front Close enough to town to walk to for amenities and activities such as kayaking

This was a quaint little Motel with Beach front view. We stayed with Great friends for 2 nights. The room was clean and well outfitted for 2 couples. Lyn was a great Host and assisted with our Dinner Reservations and eating arrangements as well as suppling us with site seeing recommendations. My Wife and I (from Long Island -New York) were visiting our friends from Nelson, and we stayed here with them for 2 nights. We had to relocate to another room due booking issues. But Lyn accommodated our every need. We totally recommend people stay at the Anchor Inn.

Our family had an excellent experience at the Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel. Our room was very comfortable and well-outfitted. The kitchen was stocked with all the dishes and cooking tools we needed. The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel is within walking distance to the restaurants and shops located along the main street.

We arrived shortly after 3, and Lyn greeted us at reception. She is great, and she allocated us room 9, which is fully equipped to self-cater. It’s very comfortable, and it has a great patio facing the ocean. We stayed two nights, and it was one of our favorites in NZ. Lyn recommended the Pier Hotel for seafood. We were sad they didn’t have either crayfish or paua (abalone), but our seafood chowder was delicious. If you want that as your starter, be sure to ask - ours was served with the meal. We also ate dinner at the Kaikoura Indian Restaurant - it was delicious! We also had two fabulous breakfasts at the Encounter Cafe.

Spacious room, high ceilings, great kitchenette, everything in great condition. Beautiful ocean front view. Hear the wonderful waves. Innkeepers very welcoming and help you get settled in and find your way around. Fantastic place to stay in a great area to visit with extraordinary marine life.