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Fast facts

Check in from:
14:00
Check out before:
10:00

Amenities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Non-smoking
Laundry
Pets allowed
Internet access

More about Anchorage Motel

Anchorage Motel

Anchorage Motel is set on the beachfront in Whitianga, 47 km from Driving Creek Railway and Potteries and 37 km from Cathedral Cove. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Whitianga Beach.

Ratings and reviews

Cleanliness4.5
Location4.8
Service4.6
Rooms4.0
Value4.3
Sleep quality4.5

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Business traveller

Comment: 11 Jan 2023

Stayed in: Jan 2023

Hidden gem on the Coromandel

Fantastic place to stay. Quiet, clean and comfortable. Literally across the road from the beach. Owners provided a warm welcome and where an absolute pleasure to deal with. Will definitely stay here again.
Solo traveller

Comment: 24 Jan 2025

Stayed in: Jan 2025

Disrespectful lying appalling management called me gross and that they were glad I wasn't staying there

Do you want to be called “gross” and told “I am also happy you will not be staying with us” by the manager? Do you want to be told there’s a room available at a price way more than the website shows, only to be lied to that it’s no longer available right when you’re about to reserve it? Then this is your place!
Typical bait and switch scam I’ve seen many times where the website will not let you book the room and it shows a certain price…only to contact the hotel and it’s way more expensive claiming some scammy, scummy reason that they made up to charge you more.
I wanted a sea view room and checked all of the booking agencies. NONE of the agencies listed a sea view room, so I decided to contact the hotel to make sure the agencies were correct. I talked with Kay (The Manager) said they actually had one. Asked a few questions, made sure I could check in late at 9pm and was ready to pay when Kay says “Unfortunately our front one bedroom sea view unit has now sold out for your dates” supposedly by way of booking agency online.
The customer that snagged the room must have had some magic wizard booking agency, or I was lied to...because I spent a good couple of hours checking all the top agencies, as well as some of the ones that I do not trust that much to make absolutely sure they did not have one before I contacted them. New Zealand is notoriously known for not answering phones or email, so that was the hesitation to email them.
It might be a blessing because many of the reviews say the hotel is old, run down, disgusting and bugs everywhere. You also see their employees or owners responding to reviews calling people keyboard warriors and insulting them, which is absolutely embarrassing, appalling and unacceptable! Also lots of reviews saying the employees/owners are racist, which sounds about right because once they found out I was American I was definitely treated differently. I will be alerting the New Zealand government of their practices and racist tendencies so they can look in to this company and get them shut down.
Family traveller

Comment: 23 Jul 2022

Stayed in: Jul 2022

Fabulous location, great service

We chose to stay here because they welcome pets and not only were they welcoming to our dog but also the room (like a small flat, really) was immaculately clean and well presented and had an amazing view, straight over the (quiet) road from the beach. Host was super friendly and helpful, suggesting child- and dog-friendly places to eat. Great location close to town and perfect for our needs.
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NZ

Comment: 2 Jan 2021

Stayed in: Dec 2020

Simply Amazing

Just finish a 12 day stay, a truly amazing place to stay with the views, the central position and great friendly helpful Hosts. We will definitely be staying here again I would highly recommend to all
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NZ

Comment: 7 Aug 2020

Stayed in: Aug 2020

Kiwi beach bach meets professional motel services - A warm welcome and wonderful stay during a winter holiday

We arrived with our small dog during cold wet weather after a journey over winding roads. Kay was so warm and welcoming, she had already put the heaters on in the unit for us and our Unit (8) was so clean, cosy warm and smelled beautiful. Just bliss. The bed was amazingly comfortable, we had everything we needed. The facilities although of their mid century build age were spotlessly clean and cared for. The view in the morning from our unit was of the sunrise across Buffalo Beach to Wharekaho it was spectacular, framed with palm trees and the sound of the sea. A moments walk to restaurants, cafes, the Lost Springs, the ferry ride across the harbour, We could not have wished for more. And best of all it is like staying in an archetypal kiwi bach (that you wish your parents had bought for your childhood!), (yes you will have to live without the dishwasher but who cares) but with the wonderful attentive friendly service to make it perfect. Doubly perfect as our small dog was made just as welcome. Kay and her parents are the kind of hosts who make you feel like you are coming home to a favourite relatives house. We stayed for the whole week. Definitely going back again and I've already highly recommended it to friends and work colleagues.

Excellent location

4.8

22-23 Esplanade Whitianga, Whitianga, 3510, New Zealand|1.16 km from city centre

Check in and check out

Check in from:

14:00

Check out before:

10:00

Good to know

Extra beds

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Cot

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Important information from the hotel
Please inform Anchorage Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Please note that there is a 2.95% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Anchorage Motel: FAQs

We don’t have any information about restaurants at Anchorage Motel, please check with them when booking.
At Anchorage Motel you can check in from 14:00, and you'll need to check out before 10:00.
Yes, there is parking available at Anchorage Motel.
Anchorage Motel is 1.2 km away from Whitianga city centre.
Anchorage Motel is in Whitianga, New Zealand and is 1.2 km away from Whitianga city centre.