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Kaikoura Beach Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Kaikōura motel

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Superior House | Beach/ocean view
Superior Room | Living room
Aerial view
Superior Room | Living area
Superior House | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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124 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Economy Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Living area

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Living room

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior House | Living area

Superior House

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.1 miles
  • Kaikoura Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬2 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 15 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 15 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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kaikoura Beach Motel to the airport?

Kaikoura Beach Motel is 85.6 mi (105-min drive) away from the Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kaikoura Beach Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kaikoura Beach Motel.

How close is Kaikoura Beach Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 8-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kaikoura Beach Motel offer free breakfast?

Kaikoura Beach Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

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

Is there free parking at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Kaikoura Beach Motel have a pool?

Kaikoura Beach Motel does not have a pool.

Does Kaikoura Beach Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Kaikoura Beach Motel to downtown Kaikōura?

Kaikoura Beach Motel is 0.7 mi away from Kaikōura.

Kaikoura Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 405 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 405 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 405 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 405 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 405 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

Priti

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the sea views from the unit. Could hear the waves gentle lapping sounds from inside the unit. Sunny north facing unit. Bathroom had powerful shower. Newly refurbished, comfortable beds...great nights sleep. Absolutely spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean facilities and very welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Alan

Traveled with partner
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

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

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathrine

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

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No microwave or cooking utensils in room was a little disappointing although they were available in a common room. Not too convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were amazing, friendly and helpful with extra needs for an elderly family member. Having 2 bedrooms was really great. Kitchen and laundry available. We also had a view of the ocean. Close to a really great cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Yoon Pwint

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we first arrived, we were a little surprised by how compact the unit was—but that quickly changed. The space is really well appointed and turned out to be the perfect size for our stay. It was super clean, comfortable, and ideal for a one-night stopover. We appreciated the convenience of direct check-in, and it was a lovely touch to be personally greeted by the manager when we arrived. Friendly people and a great location made for a very pleasant stay. Would happily return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
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

Ingrid

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and warm, nice be opposite beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking right outside unit. Was able to go straight to unit as we had pre-paid and arrived at night. Bathroom was cold, but clean and freshly renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Yuri

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Rooms are spacious, clean and good looking but if you stay in winter than consider other options. The room was generally cold and the bathroom hotrail and heating fan were both out of order, considering the vent windows that couldn't be properly shut we had 8 degrees in the morning, not really what you would expect for 200$
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Grest for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

courtesance

Traveled with family
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

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So tidy and exceptionally clean, will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Only stayed the one night but the room was excellent, clean and comfortable and had a great view from our lounge area but that did mean that walkers could look in from the roadway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025