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Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Property class: 2
Art Deco motel near Kalapaki Beach

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A sign for 'Tip Top Motel & Cafe' with a sushi katsu menu.
A corridor with a brick wall on one side and air conditioning units mounted on the wall.
A building with a clock tower, a patterned facade, and a sign for a Tip Top Motel & Cafe.
A hallway with numbered doors, a trash bin, and a ceiling light.
A restaurant with booths and tables, a counter, and hanging lights.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
  • Place, Kauai Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kukui Grove Shopping Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Annex Building 2nd floor - 2 Twin Beds

A room with two beds, each with a purple bedspread and matching pillows, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Annex Building 2nd floor - 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Annex Building 2nd floor - King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Annex Building 2nd floor - King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Annex Building First floor - 2 twin beds

A room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a clock, and a framed picture on the wall.

Annex Building First floor - 2 twin beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Annex Building First floor - King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Annex Building First floor - King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Back Hallway - 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden floor, a white brick wall, a framed picture, a nightstand with a lamp, and a red hanger on the left.

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Back Hallway - 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Hallway - King Bed

A neatly made bed with a dark red bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Hallway - King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Street Facing - King Bed

A neatly made bed with a dark red bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Street Facing - King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Lihue

Near the airport.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Kalapaki Beach and 16 miles (25 km) of Poipu Beach. Hanalei Bay and Waimea Canyon are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Kauai Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • HuleÊ»ia National Wildlife Refuge - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kukui Grove Shopping Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Vidinha Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue Wave Sushi - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Art Deco motel near Kalapaki Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery also features express check-in, express check-out, and a hair salon. Free self parking is available.
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Beauty salon
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery offers 34 accommodations with air conditioning. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Lihue motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 25 for adults and USD 12 to 25 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 25 for adults, and USD 12 to 25 for children
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

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 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
Tax ID - W20279150-01
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The tax ID number is W20279150-01. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery to the airport?

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery is 2 mi (8-min drive) away from the Lihue Airport (LIH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery on Nov 15, 2026 start from CA $205, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery.

How close is Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery to the beach?

This motel is 2.4 mi (13-min drive) from Kalapaki Beach and 14.3 mi (30-min drive) from Poipu Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 12 and 25 for adults, USD 12 and 25 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Early check-in costs USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery have a pool?

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery does not have a pool.

Does Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery to downtown Lihue?

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery is 0.3 mi away from Lihue.

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location n excellent food
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was pretty nice . I enjoyed my stay .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was great the stay and looking forward coming back again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised with the room and would return again. We stayed on the 1st floor so parking was right there. And free! The room was upgraded and clean. Would have liked a mini fridge in the room, though. Accessing the room via code was very convenient. Great location and easy to stroll over to the cafe for yummy breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Room is clean. Living room small good for one person. Staff friendly. Lots of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very convenient. Bed was very old and uncomfortable. Staff was helpful when I called. Room was as clean as it could look, since it was an old building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located in the island and easy to get around the island lots of fun thank you tip top
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are clean, the bed is comfortable, and the food from the cafe is the reason I keep booking my stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price this is a GREAT option. Centrally located, amazing breakfast/lunch place downstairs and all the required basics for an over night stay. It isn't fancy but makes up for it in local charm, history, fair price and location. Only issue for me is walls are thin ( or some people are exceptionally inconsiderate/loud -- I'd suggested posting asking guests to be mindful of noise and disturbing others. I stayed 3 night - 2 of those I didn't get much sleep ( next time i'll bring ear plugs in case you get noisy - late night neighbors.) . Regardless I'd absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location, food at cafe was awesome! Liked just checking into room without having to check in. Straight to room. Was a great visit
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe clean but very simple.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room, ample parking, and everything worked!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our American airlines flight got cancelled for 9:30 pm on 5/10/26. American ran our of hotel rooms to put us up till the next day do we found this hotel on a search web site. The hotel is very close to the airport which worked out well for us. We were disappointed the cafe is closed on mondays. The hotel was not the greatest but it met our needs. The room was clean and had basic necessities for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and amenities appeared as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Adequate
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking & very quiet.. really basic but great for just relaxing and getting some rest
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very basic & clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was fine, room was clean, bed was tiny, very spartan, if you need somewhere to stay for a night it's ok, but don't expect anything remotely luxurious. We didn't get the breakfast, parking was available and free.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Tip Top Motel was clean and had everything we needed for a short stay. We would stay here again and would recommend it to others. The cafe is great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean. Appreciate how willing the staff is to work with guests on special requests. I enjoy staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I loved the convenience of staying in Lihue! I also appreciate the simplicity of the room. A great bargain indeed. Very happy to have stayed there! Will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, older motel. Had everything we needed. Small refrigerator. AC is loud but works. Small bathroom/shower but stocks with soap, shampoo etc. everything is brown, beddings, bath towels etc
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport, restaurant onsite for breakfast and lunch, free onsite parking. Doing keyless entry, so no contact with staff unless a problem arises. Basic needs met with the room, but there is a gnat problem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Syrup was on bed side table, small cockroaches on bed and whitish stains on bed cover/sheets, sink and bathroom not clean enough.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026