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4.5 of 5
2 Marsden Road, Paihia, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013
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“Perfect spot”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

Great location, great staff and all the amenities you need for a wonderful Bay of Islands holiday.
Close to town, close to beach and pool and hot tub on site to sit and watch the world go by.
Didn't want to leave....

Room Tip: Sea view , upper level .
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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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anchor01, Owner at Anchorage Motel, responded to this review
March 4, 2013
Your fantastic review is very much appreciated. We are happy to hear you enjoyed our very central location and found time to relax in our salt water pool and spa. Maybe time will allow you to stay longer with us on your next visit to Paihia :-)
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Berkhamsted, United Kingdom
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“Allmost gave it a 5 !”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

Great place to stay, very convenient, easy to find - right on beach and close to centre.
Small (but adequate) pool if needed. Kitchenette was a real bonus. All facilities and clean and tidy.
Aileen was great, very friendly and helpful - small shared balcony only reason it did not get 5.
Wish we had stayed longer - maybe next time.
Thanks for a great stay.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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anchor01, Owner at Anchorage Motel, responded to this review
February 26, 2013
We do appreciate the time you took to place your feedback on your recent stay with us. It is lovely to hear you were able to take advantage of our handy location and make use of your unit's kitchen facilities whilst staying with us. Our salt water pool is among some of the larger ones you will find available in Paihia and it's great you were able to enjoy cooling off on a hot summers day! Our shared balcony does give our rooms all easy access and many friendly conversations have been struck up between our guests while enjoying the stunning sea views. We are sorry also you weren't able to stay longer with us but hopefully on your next visit time will allow you to take a longer break away :-) Thanks again.
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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“Great Location and facilities”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

This motel is superbly located on the beachfront, close to restaurants, and has first class facilities and fittings. Although we had been a little concerned about possible noise from the nearby main road this proved not to be the case. Very helpful hosts. One slight downside is the way some guests choose to sit outside units and smoke with the smoke entering adjacent units. With such lovely weather it is a pity to have to close doors and windows. One dispute over this issue occurred during our stay. Perhaps a smoking area could be created away from the units?

Nonetheless we had a really enjoyable break.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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anchor01, Owner at Anchorage Motel, responded to this review
February 26, 2013
Thanks so much for placing your helpful feedback of your recent stay with us. We are pleased you enjoyed our wonderful location and facilities during your visit to Paihia. We are sorry to hear you had a disagreement over other guests smoking on the balcony as we were not aware of this at the time of your stay. We really appreciate your fantastic suggestion to create a smoking area away from the rooms and we will definitely be putting some serious thought into finding a suitable alternative area for this to ensure the comfort of all guests. Once again we are happy to hear your stay with us was still an enjoyable experience and we would love to welcome you back on your next visit to the beautiful Bay of Islands.
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“Wonderful stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

We enjoyed the Anchorage Motel! The room was spacious and the bath luxurious. We used the jacuzzi tub each night. The bed was large and comfortable. I appreciated the internet access and the kitchenette was a plus.

Aileen was a sweetheart; very helpful and her recommendations were spot-on!

Definitely recommend!!

Room Tip: We got the 2 bedroom suite and the bath was spa-quality.
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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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anchor01, Owner at Anchorage Motel, responded to this review
February 20, 2013
Your wonderful feedback is very much appreciated. We are very pleased you enjoyed your time with us and got to experience our little piece of paradise here in Paihia. We feel having a comfortable bed while staying away from home is a necessity to having a relaxing holiday hence why we have added extra comfort layers to all our beds. Great to hear you took advantage of our free WIFI we offer on arrival and also the kitchenette to make the most of your stay. It was lovely to meet you both and we would love to welcome you back if you ever have the chance to visit our way again.
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“Top quality motel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013

Booked at last minute and was very happy to find one of the most tidiest motels I ever stayed in. Close to all amenities as well as a quality view across the bay with the beach just meters away, we couldn't ask for more. Well done Denis and Aileen, keep up the great work!

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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anchor01, Owner at Anchorage Motel, responded to this review
February 20, 2013
Thank you for your positive review on your recent stay with us. It is always rewarding to hear comments on the cleanliness of our rooms as our girls work very hard to ensure they are always kept up to such a high standard. I will be sure to pass your comments onto them also. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the wonderful sea views across the bay from your room and being so handy to all the amenities that our little township offers our visitors. It was a pleasure to have you stay and we would love to welcome you back the next time you are visiting Paihia.
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Also Known As:
Anchorage Motel Paihia, Bay Of Islands
Address: 2 Marsden Road, Paihia, New Zealand
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Region: New Zealand > North Island > Northland Region > Bay of Islands > Paihia
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 On the Beach Hotels in Paihia
#4 Luxury Hotels in Paihia
#7 Business Hotels in Paihia
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Price Range: $
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to Anchorage Motel A warm welcome from owner/hosts, Aileen and Denis. Ideally located motel on the central waterfront of Paihia, in the subtropical Bay of Islands, the cultural hub and recreational Mecca of historic Northland. Come and anchor at our spacious luxury accommodation, designed for comfort and relaxation. Ideal place to stay for couples, family groups and business people. The ideal anchorage for your holiday in the Bay of Islands. ... more   less 
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