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Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2.0 star property
Art Deco motel near Kalapaki Beach

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Breakfast and lunch served
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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, Kilohana Plantation
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Annex Building 2nd floor - 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building 2nd floor - King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building First floor - 2 twin beds

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building First floor - King Bed

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

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Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Back Hallway - 2 Twin Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Hallway - King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.4 miles
  • Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kukui Grove Shopping Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Grove Farm Homestead - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kilohana Plantation - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rob's Good Times Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian BBQ - ‬3 min drive

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

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 1.8 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 Feb 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery on Mar 30, 2026 start from 157.49, 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 2.2 mi (11-min drive) from Kalapaki Beach and 13.8 mi (29-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. 303 out of 964 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 964 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 964 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 964 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 964 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hoburn Clayton Kealoha, Honolulu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great had a bit of difficulty with the room code, but the staff fixed it right away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Caren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was great when we checked, but we thought they would at least come in and change out our towels. Over all we were pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

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

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for one night after arriving on a late flight from the mainland. Easy key code access and a great place for breakfast the next morning (closed on Mondays). Very basic but perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the central location to the town and airport. Easy access to the restaurant for breakfast. The internet was a little slow but so was data access on Tmobile. Often switching to LTE. So it is what it is. Area was older, hotel buildings also, but honestly that is what we were expecting. It is Kauai after all. The price was one of the better ones out there when not looking to go to a resort or pay resort prices. We would go back not expecting it to change much. That being the appeal for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple basic room the breakfast downstairs we ate there 4 days and tried different items. The oxtail soup was amazing. The Mac nut pancakes were my favorite. Overall solid for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rudy, Honolulu

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and confortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
room was cl
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yumiko

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lambert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sergio

Everything is within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Basic motel no frillls

Clean room. Basic amenities. A motel best describes the room. Great restaurant for breakfast and lunch. Air conditioning was very loud. Close to Airport so you can hear planes taking off. Check-in is all by email which was simple. Good for one night stays
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The air conditioner didn't work too well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chalei

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Karie

Liked: Cleanliness
it was okay for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as advertised. Very clean, nice breakfast. Close to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good oxtail
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good foods at cafe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025