About this property
Anchorage Motel is ideally located on Paihia’s waterfront, opposite a white sandy beach. Guest facilities include free Wi-Fi, tropical gardens, a Hot Tub, heated swimming pool and a barbecue area. The Anchorage Motel offers fully self-contained units, including ones with sea views across the bay. Each is designed for comfort and relaxation for all guests. Only a 5-minute walk along the waterfront to the harbour and shops, passing restaurants and cafes on the way. Anchorage Motel provides ample parking, including boat parking (subject to availability) for the keen fisherman while in the Bay of Islands. The front desk can help with choosing fishing trips or day trips to Cape Reinga or the Hokianga. They can also help with booking one of the many boat cruises on offer in the Bay from a cruise to the famous Hole in the Rock or Urupukapuka Island.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Queeny
New Zealand
“The room is very clean and warm. Nice location easy to reach to cafe and restaurants. Friendly staff? Very easy to deal with.” - Robertson
New Zealand
“Amazing place, awesome facilities. Great staff, fantastic experience thank you so very much you all were so amazing and helpful” - Rogers
New Zealand
“Despite the weather the spa pool was very relaxing and it was great it was covered” - Sonya
New Zealand
“Stayed here quite a few time now and never disappoints!” - Penny
New Zealand
“Close to the beach and walking distance to shops, restaurants and ferry to Russell” - David
New Zealand
“Great location, the hosts were friendly and helpful.” - Phil
New Zealand
“Excellent host, great location, kids loved the pool.” - Hana
New Zealand
“Great location, staff were very accommodating and friendly, very clean and tidy, highly recommend” - Milton
Australia
“Room was ultra clean and the view of the beach perfect. Had a fantastic stay . And previously over the years of traveling to NZ from Australia and visiting the Bay of Islands we have always stayed at the Anchorage . Many thanks and look forward to...” - Kathy
New Zealand
“Very clean, comfortable, and close to everything. I'd definitely go back”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
Guests arriving after 18:00 hours must contact the motel in advance to arrange for an after hours check-in.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.