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Kaikoura Beach Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Kaikōura motel

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Aerial view
Superior House | Beach/ocean view
Superior House | Terrace/patio
Superior House | Private kitchen
Superior House | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
124 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | Living area

Family Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Economy Studio

Economy Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior House | Living area

Superior House

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Living room

Superior Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kaikōura

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kaikoura Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Kaikoura Museum with a stay here. Kaikoura District Museum and Fyffe House are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 7 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Kaikōura motel
Kaikoura Beach Motel offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This Kaikōura motel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Kaikoura Beach Motel offers 10 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Kaikoura Beach Motel Motel
Kaikoura Beach Motel Kaikoura
Kaikoura Beach Motel Motel Kaikoura

Kaikoura Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 359 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great oceanfront room, very clean and comfortable bed! Good amenities in the kitchenette...everything we needed for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the ocean from our room - very clean and a great sized room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is perfectly located and close to everything. As well, right across the street from the beach and the magnificent views. Our hostess was very friendly and helpful. We were able to stash our bags with them upon checkout as our train was in the late afternoon. We were also taken to the train station as it would have been quite the walk with suitcases. They went above and beyond! I highly recommend this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place to stay in Kaikoura

Everything was perfect for our stay. We will stay here again next time we go to Kaikoura.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy Kum Toh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Straightforward, fussfree, contactless checkin. Room is clean and has almost everything we need for a one-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely view

Owners were very nice and our one-bedroom suite was lovely. We enjoyed the view and the spacious feel. The complimentary laundry facilities were also much appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2nd time staying here and, once again, had a fabulous stay. Conveniently located very close to the town centre and directly across the road from the beach. Such a stunning location. Very clean, large rooms with all the amenities you need. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great motel and close to town and whale watching

Lovely room overlooking the seafront, very good size and fresh decor, laundry next door was very handy, very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely beachside motel

We appreciated the easy check in and the room had was lovely. It felt like it had been recently renovated so everything was clean and modern. Comfy big bed, free parking and walkable to town. As far as motels go this was a pretty good one.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideally situated

Stayed in unit 10 which was very clean, well equipped and large with separate bedroom at the front right opposite the beach. Ideally located in a quieter part of the Esplanade but only one minute to walk to a good restaurant (Hiku) and an excellent breakfast at Dolphin Encounter cafe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming hosts. Very clean unit with a great comfortable bed. Great to have cooking facilities for guests to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy no contact check in We arrived later than expected, lights on in room, keys left where we were told Clean, nice room, great shower!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan, Winnipeg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot, right across from the beautiful beach! We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great water front view and located with walking distance to everything in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very basic. An old style motel from years gone past which has been painted well but honestly very basic. Keys to the room came from the 70’s the window latches were loose. The outlook of each room had zero privacy, a walkway in front of your room for all the guests to have a good gawk. At $140 plus per night before GST , these property owners were just cashing in and not giving back. The reception was quite abrupt and matter of fact as they took your money prior to viewing the rooms., sorry but not good and just makes me question the whole Expedia relationship because frankly the pictures of rooms etc were very strategic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an amazing little motel. Really nice owner. Sea view from unit 9 and 10 was excellent. Unit are specious. Easy walking distance to all the shops/restaurants but far enough not to be too busy. Highly recommended. For sure we will be back. Great air conditioning and great water pressure in shower. Have washing machine just out of the unit in a room for you to use
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We prefer a small kitchen in these units.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Poppy and Bruce very welcoming. Room was excellent. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025