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Reviews of Anchorstone 4 stars

191 Horseshoe Bay Rd, Half Moon Bay, 9846 Half-moon Bay, New Zealand

#2 of 6 hotels in Half-moon Bay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 106 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Quite a bit outside of the Centre of Oban, but therefore quiet, exactly what we like. You need transport given the distance to the center, but the cars (available for small daily charge) provide that freedom and opportunity. Luxurous cabins. We had the bad luck that during our stay, the water pump broke down, meaning that our cabin didn’t have any running water during 3 out of our 4 days. However, the owner did everything to find solutions (helping us finding a place to shower and getting us drinking water), and compensated us very generously. Therefore, we highly recommend!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    8.0
    Peaceful quiet relaxing spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cars were very handy to get around

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    9.0
    Very simply — we would return and recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    An island-wide power outage that couldn’t be helped! It’s a good reminder to always travel with some extra food for an emergency meal!

    The location, views, privacy and amenities, including a vehicle for touring the island. Our host was exceptional in all ways!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the location and the use of the suzuki ignis it made it so enjoyable 😉

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    10
    Wonderful idillic peaceful, a perfect slice of Rakiura!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing everything was great!

    Exceptional service, Kath, Bill, and Joe, really did go above and beyond to make our stay a lovely experience. Joe was a great help on the first day helping us get ready for our hike and getting settled in Oban, and I cannot thank them enough for the loan of Bill's old hiking shoes (after I forgot mine!) to do the Rakiura Track, just great people really welcoming and so accomodating they made our stay a wonderful experience! The ability to rent your own car (one per cabin) for a very reasonable fee was a super add on. The property had a unique character lovely gardens and setting, the cabins were beautifully appointed and had everything we needed, lovely sitting on the deck with an awesome vista of Horseshoe bay!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the cabin warm clean comfy bed.great shower. Exceptional use of the car which took us all over the island

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    10
    Peaceful and stunning with sea views from the cabin and birdlife tweeting all around you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a peaceful spot with the sounds of native birds twittering all around you. A friendly fantail and Kaka come to visit for a chat. Having the ability to use one of their cars was also a godsend and allowed you to explore more of the island. I would recommend this place to anyone wishing to stay on the island.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    8.0
    BRILLIANT.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Seats/Couch in cabin.

    Location scenic n quiet.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    9.0
    Had an awesome holiday and appreciated the lovely location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only a few guests. Bill was fantastic and always looked to see what he could do to help.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    10
    Wonderful stay all around
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing it was perfect for us

    The owner Bill was amazing. Picked up up from town and gave us a tour of the island before taking us to the accommodation which was very lovely. Also supplied us with a small car at a minor cost to get around on the island. would highly recommend!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Despite wandering in my pajamas, with binoculars and a red covered flashlight, the kiwi birds did not come wander across my path. We should've booked a kiwi-spotting tour!

    The location was a treat - you look off your porch into the forest - and the cabins were great. You are outside of town, but each guest cabin has a car available for their use (small extra charge for the days you use it) The kitchenette worked well for modest meals (lunch sandwiches, pasta dinner) Bill met us at the ferry, gave us a brief tour and time for a grocery stop. Good hiking advice too! Stewart Island is special and Anchorstone is lovely.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    10
    An idyllic setting with a beautiful beach view from our cabin.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The view from our cabin was absolutely beautiful of the beach. The host picked us up from the ferry and gave us a tour of the town which was very helpful in planning all of our activities. He also gave us great information on the history of the island. The setting was peaceful and lovely and the hosts were so gracious. We would definitely come back. If you can stay here... do!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    10
    A little haven in a slice of heaven.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We wouldn’t have changed anything.

    We loved the very comfortable, warm luxurious cottage. Had a lovely ambiance with beautiful landscaping that matched the location in the island paradise of Stewart Island, with beaches and bush walks close by.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    9.0
    Highly Recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    An awesome cabin with a very comfortable bed. Luxurious pillows were so comfortable. Beautifully clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The use of a car was the icing on the cake and made it so easy for us to get around the island.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    9.0
    Fabulous, very relaxing. A great location to explore the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beach view surrounded in native bush. The use of the car to drive around the island and explore.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    9.0
    Absolutely idyllic accommodation on an idyllic island.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It seems picky to mention anything negative about such a great place but bedside tables/cabinets would be useful. I'm not sure what you could do about it but it's a shame to lose so much space to a second (single) bed if you're not using it

    We felt so well looked after right from Bill picking us up from the ferry, taking us on an informative and witty tour of Oban and surrounding areas, to settling us into the lodge. The lodge itself is excellent, with a huge comfortable bed, well stocked kitchen and a bathroom with a great shower! The car loan was ideal to get around and really appreciated. The lodge is in an incredible location, set in amazing gardens amongst trees, with views over Horseshoe Bay.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    10
    Brilliant, peaceful, comfortable and heaven!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Peaceful and secluded The car provided was really helpful and for our sole use.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    10
    We LOVED our stay on Stewart Island and hope to come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful view and garden setting. Cottage was very comfortable and clean. It had everything we needed. Also, enjoyed the front porch.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2025

    10
    The forgotten paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to not like

    The setting is amazing The host's are very helpful and friendly The cabin was beautiful. The birds were all around us. The old large native trees are special The island is a revolution and we want to come back.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 8 nights

    There is nothing to mention.

    Greate view and location. No noise. Had all what I needed for my stay.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was hard to sit down for dinner with four of us but we made it. Felt like very posh camping as we bbq’ed in one else and ate in the other. However, it was exactly as described and we loved it

    It was immaculately clean, lovely bush, and the kakas were very friendly. Bill was very helpful with information

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a thing.

    The quietness and comfort was welcomed.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2024

    8.0
    peaceful place, totally surrounded by native trees and garden.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    very private and quiet

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2024

    9.0
    View was spectacular, cabin was warm and comfy during a couple of days where we enjoyed 4seasons in a day and Bill our h
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just a couple of small fly screens to strategic windows in order to get some fresh air without sandflies, and a bit more storage space for clothes please

    Delivered its promise of seclusion, comfort and amenities. Bed was super comfortable and the shower was brilliant. Tip to travellers definitely take the on site vehicle offer as you’ll appreciate the wheels when the weather turns in an instant.

    Stayed in December 2024

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