2.5 Star Hotel

Willowbank Motel

183 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand View Map

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Located in the seaside town of Kaikoura, New Zealand. All rooms feature kitchen facilities including microwave oven, color TV and telephone. Electric blankets and heating are provided. This motel’s facilities include a children's playground, barbecue facilities and shared laundry. Free off-street car parking is provided. Broadband internet access is available in the reception area. Local attractions include the famous Kaikoura whale watching and swimming with the dolphins.

725 Reviews

9.0Exceptional
Cleanliness
9.5
Staff
9.4
Location
8.9

What Guests Say

  • “Large room, well equipped kitchen. View of mountains. Sheep next door. Helpful information about town provided on check in.”
  • “Extremely comfortable bed, very quiet. Good value for the cost. Thanks, Ju!”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Deluxe Family Room1/4

Deluxe Family Room

593 sqft • 1 Queen, 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
Deluxe Apartment1/4

Deluxe Apartment

410 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
Queen Room with Shared Bathroom1/3

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

162 sqft • 1 Double

Two-Bedroom Apartment1/4

Two-Bedroom Apartment

549 sqft • 1 Queen or 2 Single or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
Double Room with Shared Bathroom1/2

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

140 sqft • 1 Double

Apartment with Mountain View1/4

Apartment with Mountain View

410 sqft • 1 Double or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
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    What Guests Loved

    9
    Exceptional

    Based on 725 reviews

    Location

    8.9

    Cleanliness

    9.5

    Staff

    9.4

    Overall Quality

    9

    Pros +

    • Large room, well equipped kitchen. View of mountains. Sheep next door. Helpful information about town provided on check in.
    • Extremely comfortable bed, very quiet. Good value for the cost. Thanks, Ju!
    • WE were upgraded which was amazing.

    Cons -

    • A little far from town centre. Convenient for driving but not walking
    • The tv remote turned on both tvs at once and we coudn't adjust the sound.
    • Shower curtains could be longer, water sprayed all over the washroom floor.
    Business Traveler (13)Solo Traveler (42)Traveling as Couple (94)Family with Young Children (58)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (8)Group Traveler (32)Total (984)
    9StephaniePosted on: 2-17-2025

    Large room, well equipped kitchen. View of mountains. Sheep next door. Helpful information about town provided on check in.

    A little far from town centre. Convenient for driving but not walking

    10AndreaPosted on: 1-25-2026

    Extremely comfortable bed, very quiet. Good value for the cost. Thanks, Ju!

    10JanetPosted on: 1-19-2026

    WE were upgraded which was amazing.

    The tv remote turned on both tvs at once and we coudn't adjust the sound.

    10GaryPosted on: 12-9-2025

    Room was spacious, bed was comfortable. Lots of selections on TV the access to Netflix. The motel is close to restaurants and attractions are only 10 minute drive away.

    Shower curtains could be longer, water sprayed all over the washroom floor.

    8EmmaPosted on: 11-11-2025

    Very comfy bed and motel room was clean

    Quite a long walk to the beach

    9JohnPosted on: 9-23-2025

    The price and very well equipped. Clean. Nice and cosey.

    No not really.

    9RichardPosted on: 9-19-2025

    Modern well appointed rooms, and netflix included.

    10Jigar1993Posted on: 6-15-2025

    Friendly staff, nice and quiet location and very clean.

    10Grainne S.Posted on: 5-14-2025

    Quality of the linen and furnishings. 2 TV's and fully equipped kitchen and the shower was excellent

    Parking was tricky and the bed side cabinets were a bit high and stuck out. No electric blankets.

    9ViviennePosted on: 5-2-2025

    We stayed in an excellent refurbished one bedroom unit with full kitchen, perfect for our stay.

    10AngelPosted on: 4-30-2025

    The bed was comfortable, the room was spacious, the TV was a good size, there was a heat pump, and there was a kitchenette—everything was perfect!

    9MichellePosted on: 4-27-2025

    Cosmetic personal touches. Pot plants, table ornament, incense, cotton buds, bedside table mats, bed coverings, pillows. Quality linen. Felt like home, instead of the normal sterile accommodation that all looks the same.

    10MateoPosted on: 4-26-2025

    the garden villa is so good..

    the breakfast is meh… not even an egg for breakfast.. bread bread bread..

    9AnnaPosted on: 4-25-2025

    Good size, decent facilities

    Our door alarm was going off and we couldn’t do anything about it, no staff around to help. Got it sorted in the end.

    10NoelPosted on: 4-24-2025

    From the outside the motel is really assuming, cheap 60s motel vibe. Step inside and its another world, immaculately presented, very modern, large, open, full size appliances including large fridge. and large walk in shower all very new and good quality. Very quiet too!

    7AstridPosted on: 4-23-2025

    Everything was of the highest quality and standard. There was even an induction stove and oven. It was close to the town.

    Although we only stayed one night, the price was a bit exuberant. There was not much that justified the price we paid. The main bedroom had no space to put our luggage. A prepackaged b/fast for each guest, like a cereal, yoghurt, fruit salad, slice of bread, could've added value. The laundrette was also a bit outdated compared to the units.

    9AnnettePosted on: 4-23-2025

    Very clean and comfortable and Shaun was very helpful.

    Nothing I didn't like was all good.

    8LeannePosted on: 4-21-2025

    Friendly host, clean and modern unit with great facilities

    10KrisPosted on: 4-21-2025

    We had a fantastic stay! The location was perfect, the rooms were clean and well-equipped with everything we needed. From the outside, the place looked a bit outdated, but once inside, we were pleasantly surprised! Everything has been refurbished and modern, with great whiteware and a clean, comfortable setup. Sean was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the start. He went above and beyond by generously offering us an upgrade to Unit 9 and even allowed us an early check-in, which made our experience even better. Highly recommend!

    The beds were on the firmer side, which might not suit everyone, but that’s just personal preference, but overall the apartment was comfortable and functional. Would definitely stay again!

    9Juan(janet)Posted on: 4-14-2025

    Got text message of information I need before I depart, room number, room lock password, WiFi password, etc. And when I was there, it’s also easy to reach the staff. Room was very clean and comfortable.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that due to the recent earthquake, some roads are closed and alternate routes may need to be taken to access the property. For further information please refer to the New Zealand Transport Agency's website.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A damage deposit of NZD 200.0 is required. The property charges the damage deposit 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Location

    Willowbank Motel

    183 Beach Road, Kaikoura

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