Anatoki Lodge Motel

Had a fantastic nights stay at Anatoki Lodge Motel recently before heading out on the Heaphy Track. Manager Gillian made my after hours check-in a breeze with her fantastic communication & organisation prior to my arrival. Even going the extra mile to check-out supplies in town for a gas cylinder for my camping stove, as I was flying into Takaka so couldn't carry onboard. The Room (#3) was very spacious, well appointed, clean & tidy. It was great to have the space so I could lay everything out & do one last pack to make sure I had everything. It was also nice to have a plunger with a real coffee sachet, hot chocolate sachets & fresh milk in the fridge. The bed & pillows were super comfy, & there was also an electric blanket, so I had a great night sleep. Anatoki Lodge Motel is reasonably priced & only a few minutes walk to the centre of Takaka. There was quite a few options for dinner in town that night (Thai, Takeaways, Food Truck etc) & a number of cafe's for breakfast the next morning. Takaka also a Fresh Choice supermarket within walking distance from Anatoki Lodge so I could grab some last minute supplies before I hit the track. I had booked to stay at Anatoki Lodge after I finished the Heaphy Track, but unfortunately I had to cancel due to being caught-up in a severe weather event that changed our travel plans to fly out of Blenheim instead of Takaka, Gillian again was amazing in understanding my predicament, so a cancellation & refund was no issue. I can highly recommend Anatoki Lodge Motel in Takaka for a great stay if you are doing the Heaphy Track/Abel Tasman Great Walks or just exploring the Golden Bay area. It certainly is a very magic & special place in New Zealand. Thank you so much Gillian!!

Very spacious rooms, comfy beds. Clean units. Lovely private outdoor garden area to have afternoon drinks. So close to restaurants & cafes it’s an easy stroll to eat out or browse the shops. Family friendly. The pool is currently closed for maintenance so might pay to check with management if that’s something you’re looking forward to. Hosts were friendly & helpful. We were traveling with friends & enjoyed having our rooms right next to each other to maximize usage of the lovely private outdoor area.

We stayed for 2 nights at Anatoki Lodge whilst visiting the area. We had unit number 10 which had 2 bedrooms. It was very spacious with its own peaceful patio and garden area to the rear. The unit was very well equipped with everything we needed, spotlessly clean and with very comfy beds. There was an indoor swimming pool which we didn't get to use and onsite laundry facilities. There was even an area where you could hose your car down if needed. The owner, Gillian was very pleasant and helpful offering plenty of advice not only on the local area but also for our onward travel. I would recommend a stay here.

This was a great place to stay. There was plenty of room and it was very clean and the owners were very nice. It was a good place to use as a base so we could travel around. Would definitely recommend.

Wir hatten ein Appartement mit zwei Schlafzimmern und einem sehr grossen Aufenthaltsraum. Dieser war mit einem Sofa, drei Sesseln, einem Tisch mit vier Stühlen und einer Kochnische mit Wasserbecken ausgestattet. Das Auto konnte direkt vor dem Eingang abgestellt werden. Ausgesprochen hilfsbereites Personal.