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Sierra Beachfront Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this beach Kaikōura hotel

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Front of property
Studio, 1 King Bed | Living area | LED TV
Reception
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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160 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Unit) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Unit)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room (One Bedroom Unit) | Terrace/patio

Standard Room (One Bedroom Unit)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room (Twin Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (Twin Room)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed | Living area | LED TV

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kaikōura

Walk to the beach.Stay at this Kaikōura hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kaikoura Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Kaikoura Museum. Fyffe House and Kaikoura District Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kaikoura Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Foodie's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Sierra Beachfront Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beach Kaikōura hotel
As a guest of Sierra Beachfront Motel, you'll find barbecue grills, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Kaikōura hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Sierra Beachfront Motel offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

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  • Laundry
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Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival 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)

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; 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 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sierra Beachfront Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sierra Beachfront Motel.

How much does it cost to stay at Sierra Beachfront Motel?

As of Mar 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sierra Beachfront Motel on Mar 18, 2026 start from $73, including 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 close is Sierra Beachfront Motel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sierra Beachfront Motel offer free breakfast?

Sierra Beachfront Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sierra Beachfront Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sierra Beachfront Motel?

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

Is there free parking at Sierra Beachfront Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sierra Beachfront Motel have a pool?

Sierra Beachfront Motel does not have a pool.

Does Sierra Beachfront Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sierra Beachfront Motel to downtown Kaikōura?

Sierra Beachfront Motel is 0.9 mi away from Kaikōura.

Sierra Beachfront Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 270 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benji

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Rooms were nice and spacious. Staff friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

noel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, spacious and had everything needed for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agata Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No one to check in. No milk in fridge and no hot water/ hot water cylinder was removed. Did not get to talk to staff until 7:30pm Then no answer to hot water problem
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found it hard to keep warm, though admittedly it was an exceptionally cold night. Entry into the bathroom was very tight. On a previous visit we must have stayed in a bigger unit, as we would not have wanted to stay in this one again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Traveled with partner
Very basic, dated, unit was clean. The only place I was worried my laundry would come out dirtier than when it went in. 😳 only heating was bar heater.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay just what we needed & staff very helpful. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, helpful staff, accurate description of rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location for doing the seal colony hike.

Friendly and helpful owners/managers. Lots of space and had everything we needed for our stay. Nice view and perfect location to start and end the seal colony hike.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ageing facility that has been updated. Well equipped. Great location on the beach. Around 1.5km to main shopping restaurant area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A value for money Motel near the beach

A good location by the beach , quiet but a bit of a back to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Bad smell in the room

The room smelled horrible, no windows to leave open at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Doreen

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

6/10 Okay

Keith

Traveled with partner
Good location,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the property's proximity to the sea and town
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

kathy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had family motel. Great for us as a family. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

julia

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

Our week in kaikoura

The motel was perfect for our stay in Kaikoura, we stayed for 6 nights and it was very comfortable and an excellent base to explore the town and surrounding areas
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mili

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot! Lovely room with a microwave, fridge, and parking. A step away from the beach front and beautiful views. We loved it there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff amazing and being so close to the beach was a draw card. Nice quiet location away from the township business but close enough to walk or take a short drive to everything on Kaikoura
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024