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Lobster Inn Motel

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

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Property grounds
Premium Two Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe King Studio | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Deluxe Queen Studio | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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115 Beach Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe King Studio | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 45 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Two Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Two Bedroom Suite

  • 65 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Studio | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 23 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium One Bedroom Suite | Living area | TV

Premium One Bedroom Suite

  • 60 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Queen Studio | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Studio

  • 50 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Kaikōura

In Kaikōura .You'll find Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. 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 - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Fyffe House - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Indian Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Lobster Inn Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Kaikōura motel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kaikōura motel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lobster Inn Motel offers 24 accommodations with hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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)

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

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Lobster Inn Motel Motel
Lobster Inn Motor Lodge
Lobster Inn Motel Kaikoura
Lobster Inn Motel Motel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lobster Inn Motel to the airport?

Lobster Inn Motel is 83.9 mi (100-min drive) away from the Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lobster Inn Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lobster Inn Motel.

How close is Lobster Inn Motel to the beach?

This motel is 1 mi (3-min drive) from Kaikoura Beach.

Does Lobster Inn Motel offer free breakfast?

Lobster Inn Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lobster Inn Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Lobster Inn Motel?

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

Is there free parking at Lobster Inn Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Lobster Inn Motel have a pool?

Lobster Inn Motel does not have a pool.

Does Lobster Inn Motel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Lobster Inn Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Lobster Inn Motel to downtown Kaikōura?

Lobster Inn Motel is 0.8 mi away from Kaikōura.

Lobster Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Julia

We needed to cancel this booking as realised it was not dog friendly .The person I phoned was rude and unhelpful until I advised her the booking detail gave me the number as a contact . I would advise any bookings to not include Bank Details as I am now concerned my booking was not cancelled at Expedia and I have been billed . The person.m
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time we have stayed here. Found it to be very clean and tidy and well organised. Very friendly. Would stay there again, definitely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Can't go wrong

Great accomadaton. Clean, Comfortable Close to beach and supermarket Lovely reception Girls loved meeting Sadie the cat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joss

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

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

Great value for a restful night’s sleep

Great value in a recently remodeled, very comfortable motel, about five minutes drive from town center and two block walk from the ocean. Manager extremely responsive to our every request and tips for the best restaurant (Pier Hotel) serving crayfish, a local favorite, including getting a great table with a view. The rooms face the parking lot, but the price saving over waterfront view hotels more than paid for our upscale dinner. Kaikoura has a great seaside vibe and just enough to do without being overcrowded. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Winston

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
It was spacious for 4 people. Wifi was not good. Overall happy with the venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

MARTIN JOHN

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

2 night stay

Comfortable large, clean room. Very friendly staff. Room well equipped. Bed comfy. Great location, opposite supermarket
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hyekyung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

c

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, convenient, peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jukka

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025