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Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2.0 star property
Art Deco motel near Kalapaki Beach

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Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Back Hallway - 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Property entrance
Property entrance
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Map
3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
  • Kalapaki Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nawiliwili Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nawiliwili Harbor
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Hallway - King Bed

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Hallway - King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building First floor - King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Street Facing - King Bed

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Annex Building 2nd floor - King Bed

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building 2nd floor - King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Annex Building 2nd floor - 2 Twin Beds

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building 2nd floor - 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Back Hallway - 2 Twin Beds

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Back Hallway - 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Annex Building First floor - 2 twin beds

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building First floor - 2 twin beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
  • Kalapaki Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Nawiliwili Bay - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kauai Lagoons Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kauai Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rob's Good Times Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kauai Beer Company - ‬12 min walk

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.

Languages

English

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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

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
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.

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 (5-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 Jun 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery on Jun 25, 2025 start from $147.49, 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 1.9 mi (4-min drive) from Kalapaki Beach and 13.6 mi (24-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. 271 out of 906 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 906 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 906 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 906 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 906 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyoko, WAIALUA

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
The hotel is awesome and clean and the check in process was so smooth with an agent checking with me to make sure I had the room number and entry code. The neighborhood seems a little sketchy with scary looking people in the parking lot but I can’t blame that on the motel! And the price of the room was very good. Overall super stoked with the motel room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple accommodations for just needing somewhere to stay the night after a long day out. Easy check in and check out. Would book again. Thanks Tip Top!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lise

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

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Location is very convenient. Bathroom shower smelled liked mildew and mold. The bed was very squeaky and blankets were super thin and didn’t smell clean. TV kind of smaller than expected but still working. The phone plugs on the lamp did not work. It was ok. However service was great and staff are very friendly and helpful. Access to check in was very easy. Very simple and basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best thing is it’s very close to the airport if you’re getting into Kauai late. Very minimal space, supplies. (Not even a hand towel… only two towels and wash cloths) No coffee pot . Smoke alarm was laying on a shelf. When I reported it because I thought they’d want to know, the response was “yeah we took it down” WHAT!!! Would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

A “last Resort” Resort.

Rooms were clean but beds were horrendous. So uncomfortable! Very sparse rooms with no features or accommodations beyond the terrible beds. Restaurant was okay with excellent service, too bad the motel isn’t at the same level. For the price, there should be a coffee pot, a microwave (forced us to use the restaurant). We had to walk to 7-11 to get coffee in the morning. Bring a surge protector or muti plug adapter as there aren’t extra outlets for your devices. Motel 6 or Super 8 has this place beat!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Michele

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Way too expensive for the actual accommodations. The best thing I can say is that it was clean. Hard to tell though with everything being brown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Archana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was good and the room was good and clean and was well maintained. The only concern was the price paid almost $200 per night for a motel room (the room and bathroom size is small).
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

hsinyi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Leona

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a used wash rag left in the shower and room was clearly not very clean. The cafe and office were closed the whole visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a no-frills motel that serves its purpose. Cannot recommend their cafe enough!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adolf

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jagadeesh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was easy check in. The rooms were well maintained. The entire room was clean and they had maintained it well. Our room had AC and TV. The washroom was big and neat. The only downside was no kettle, microwave or any other appliances or plates for us to eat. The only option is motel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

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

Saved

Even though our check in time was at 3pm they allowed us to check in early. After having spending the night in the baggage claim area at the airport. A shower and a nap was surely welcomed. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hostensia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I paid about $144 per night. For that price i think it was pretty descent. The place is not bad at all. Loved my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stella

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

Great stay at TipTop

We had a great stay - everything is as described. The room was clean and beds were comfy. The room is small but we didn't need anything but a place to sleep - it was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great bargain if your are looking for simple, no frills, basic accommodations .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen, Bellingham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We chose this motel for its location near the airport (1 mi) and reasonable price compared to the fancy re$orts! Its very functional except lacks a microwave or any way to heat beverages (cafe is totally closed- it’s Christmas) Theres a convenient Texaco station a few blocks away for coffee & snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Lois, Nevada city

Disliked: Staff & service
I picked the Tip Top because I had an early flight and wanted to be near the airport-the room was basic,mattress was not new more like camp, the TV was good,The Cafe was closed so I did not get to try it but a local said the food was very good. I could hear the airplanes,trucks,motorcycle noise which I am not used to but I made it to the airport on time whcih was the goal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024