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Kaikoura Motor Inn

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Kaikōura motel

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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205 Beach Road, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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  • 517 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Mountain View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Studio, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Kaikōura

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Kaikōura motel, you'll find Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. Also, Kaikoura District Museum is within 2 miles (3 km) and Fyffe House is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Fyffe House - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 12 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Kaikōura motel
As a guest of Kaikoura Motor Inn, you'll find barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Kaikoura Motor Inn also features a garden, a picnic area, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Kaikōura motel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Kaikoura Motor Inn offers 9 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Kaikōura motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8 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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Colonial Court Kaikoura
Colonial Court Motel Kaikoura
Heritage Court Motor Lodge Kaikoura
Heritage Court Motor Lodge
Heritage Court Motor Kaikoura
Heritage Court Motor
Kaikoura Motor Inn Motel
Kaikoura Motor Inn Kaikoura
Kaikoura Motor Inn Motel Kaikoura
Heritage Court Motor Lodge Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kaikoura Motor Inn to the airport?

Kaikoura Motor Inn is 83.5 mi (100-min drive) away from the Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kaikoura Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kaikoura Motor Inn.

How close is Kaikoura Motor Inn to the beach?

This motel is 0.3 mi (1-min drive) from Kaikoura Beach.

Does Kaikoura Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Kaikoura Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Kaikoura Motor Inn have a pool?

Kaikoura Motor Inn does not have a pool.

Does Kaikoura Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Kaikoura Motor Inn to downtown Kaikōura?

Kaikoura Motor Inn is 1.4 mi away from Kaikōura.

Kaikoura Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 498 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was adequate for our one night stay but would have been better if there were two single beds in one of the bedrooms. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with lovely mountain views
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As we arrived late evening, really appreciated that the heat pump had been turned on for us and we arrived to a warm room. Don was a very friendly & happy face to warmly greet us at reception
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice.Clean and comfy. Accomodating staff and owner. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older style unit that was adequate for our 1 night stay..On the main road in, away from the town centre. The bed was comfy, the unit was clean with cooking facilities. A large grass area saw children playing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet even though it was on main road. Owners very nice. Lots of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

S.

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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8/10 Good

Xernan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay for a night. Recommended if you need a place to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with family
Ideal stopover for my family visiting from the UK. Good location for supermarket shop or takeaways.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay. On main road, so road noise noticed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

kay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money

I spent 4 nights here. The room was comfortable although a little dated. It has everything you need. There is also a guest laundry and a BBQ to use. Lovely view to the mountains. The town centre is only a short drive away. There is a supermarket and petrol station nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rajendran

Traveled with partner
The room was good However, the road noise was loud and disturbed our sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and convenient. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family and small children
Very functional and well maintained. Perfect for our family to cook dinner at the end of a great day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Place is a bit dated but beautifully clean and wonderful friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robyn

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The moment I walked into reception I was overwhelmed with a nasty pungent smell. It was really unpleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, bed a little firm but otherwise an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and full of smiles!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
was all satisfactory
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

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

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good and fair value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025