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Kaikoura Beach Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Kaikōura with free parking

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is ￥10,209
￥11,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Family Room | Living area

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Economy Studio | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior House | Living area

Superior House

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

Superior Room | Living room

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
LED TV
Portable fan
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Kaikōura, Kaikoura Beach Motel is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching.
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Map
7300, Canterbury, Kaikoura, 124 Esplanade

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

  • Cods n Cray
  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬15 min walk
  • Cafe Encounter
  • King Tide Eatery
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Motel near the bay
Kaikoura Beach Motel provides amenities like a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Kaikoura Beach Motel have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not 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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaikoura Beach Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

As of Aug 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaikoura Beach Motel on Aug 17, 2025 start from ￥10,209, 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.

How much is parking at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kaikoura Beach Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum, and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Kaikoura Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 380 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 380 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 380 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 380 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 380 reviews

9.4/10

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

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely to have the room warm and lit and looking inviting for when I arrived late at night, very thoughtful 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely place, wonderful staff, comfy beds, great location. Free laundry was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 nights in the superior room with sea view. Absolutely loved it! clean, quiet, would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Top place, easy to deal with given expedias slow process with details.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Well located, quiet, adequate comfort level. I would expect a motel to have a far better equipped kitchen than simply a toaster, microwave, electric wok and sandwich press - with no pots or pans.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A nice place to stay.would recomend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and close to the bowling club where we were playing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close enough to the town centre to walk but far enough to be peaceful. Clean, well thought of, organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

courtesance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love how modern the motel was, the beds were very comfortable, the amenties were thoughtful. Internet tv which helped.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice clean motel

Great, clean motel, Great veiw, would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms and beds. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Roomie, great layout nice staff, easy to walk to the beach
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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Joan

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

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean spacious rooms great host
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position, nice staff had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs to upgrade to smart 43 inch TVs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was exactly as advertised. Bed great, shower good. An excellent budget place with good basic facilities. Great little kitchen area available for all units to use - microwave, toaster, sandwich press. Laundry facilities to use too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness
Reasonable price for 2 bed apartment. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025