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Anchorage Motel

★★★★ 2 Marsden Road, Paihia, NZ

9.2 guest rating· 760 reviews

About this hotel

Waterfront Location and Stunning Views

Anchorage Motel sits majestically on Paihia’s waterfront, offering breathtaking sea views and direct access to a white sandy beach.

Comfortable Accommodation and Convenient Amenities

The fully self-contained units at Anchorage Motel are meticulously designed for guest comfort, with most rooms boasting picturesque sea views. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a tropical garden with a swimming pool, and a barbecue area for leisure.

Convenient Services and Tour Desk Assistance

Indulge in continental breakfasts, utilize the laundry facilities, and take advantage of ample parking including space for boats. The tour desk is at your service for fishing excursions, day trips, and booking memorable boat cruises.

Experience the ultimate coastal getaway at Anchorage Motel - book now for an unforgettable stay!

Rooms & rates

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Studio Suite

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · Queen bed

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

These ground floor units are fully self-contained with a kitchen. Also includes air conditioning, a 32-inch TV and an private bathroom with shower. Please note that a wheelchair accessible apartment is available. Please contact the hotel in advance to confirm availability. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. Maximum occupancy is 2 guests. A cot cannot be accommodated in this room type.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Sleeps 5 · 40 m² · 3× Twin bed, King bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower

<p><strong>3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed</strong></p><p>431-sq-foot room with a balcony </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and guidebooks</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · King bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>323-sq-foot room with a balcony </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Dining area and sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, local maps, and guidebooks</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

Sleeps 4 · 40 m² · 2× Twin bed, King bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed</strong></p><p>431-sq-foot room with a balcony </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and guidebooks</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

Sleeps 5 · 52 m² · 3× Twin bed, King bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Kitchen

<p><strong>3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed</strong></p><p>560-sq-foot room with a balcony </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and guidebooks</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Sleeps 4 · 40 m² · 2× Twin bed, King bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Kitchen

<p><strong>2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed</strong></p><p>431-sq-foot room with a furnished balcony/patio </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and guidebooks</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Deluxe Family Suite with Sea View

Sleeps 4 · 40 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

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

This air-conditioned suite features superb views over the Bay of Islands. It includes a lounge with 40-inch TV and a full kitchen with dining area. The separate bedroom has twin beds and a TV, while the bathroom comes with shower. Please note that the rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 guests (see Hotel Policies).

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · King bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>323-sq-foot room with a balcony </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Dining area and sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, local maps, and guidebooks</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Deluxe Family Suite

Sleeps 5 · 40 m² · 3× Twin bed, Queen bed

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

This spacious, ground level self contained suite has a large lounge/living area with a 49-inch TV. Also includes air conditioning and a modern kitchen. The separate bedroom comes with an extra TV. The bathroom includes shower and a spa bath. Please note that the rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 5 guests (see Hotel Policies).

Deluxe Studio Suite with Spa Bath

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · Queen bed

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

This self-contained studio includes a full kitchen and a modern bathroom with a large spa bath and separate shower. Also includes air conditioning and a 32-inch TV. Maximum occupancy is 2 guests. A cot cannot be accommodated in this room type.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fence around pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • Tour desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
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  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Heating
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Smoke alarms

Location

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2 Marsden Road, Paihia, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.2760 reviews

+ Comfortable stay+ Helpful staff+ Great location− Noise issues− Uncomfortable beds in some units
Cleanliness9.3
Service9.7
Location9.8
Room Quality8.2
Amenities9.3
Value for Money9.2

Not worth the money paid for one night.

1.0

The location was good close to town. The veiw was good.

− Not very good customer service. Very arrogant judgemental and rude question were asked upon arrival. Everything is very old. Jacuzzi very small. Honestly not worth the money paid for the stay.

Olivia · NZ · 2026-07-24

Great stay had by all

8.0

Location Facilities

− Nil

Matilda · NZ · 2026-07-23

Comfortable and clean.

9.0

Warm and clean. We had a huge bathroom.

Karyn · NZ · 2026-07-22

We spent a night here with my sister and mother. It was great to have a ground floor room for her (she is 90) and she en

10.0

Great location, very clean and been renovated. Really lovely ground floor room.

− There was a bit of noise from upstairs but wasn’t too bad.

Bron · NZ · 2026-07-16

Guest review

4.0

Location

− Too noisy night for me as it was old building

Sachinkumar · NZ · 2026-07-15

Good to know

Guests arriving after 18:00 hours must contact the motel in advance to arrange for an after hours check-in.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.

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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

›Parking

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

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

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›Pets

Pets are not allowed.