About
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
- 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!”
Room Options
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1/4Deluxe Family Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/4Deluxe Apartment
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/3Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
1/4Two-Bedroom Apartment
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/2Double Room with Shared Bathroom
1/4Apartment with Mountain View
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/3Family Room with Shared Bathroom
1/3Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Coffee/tea machine
- Electric kettle
1/4Vacation Home
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/1Budget Two-Bedroom Apartment
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/4Twin Studio
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/4Family Two-Bedroom Apartment with View
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
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What Guests Loved
Based on 725 reviews
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.
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
Extremely comfortable bed, very quiet. Good value for the cost. Thanks, Ju!
WE were upgraded which was amazing.
The tv remote turned on both tvs at once and we coudn't adjust the sound.
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.
Very comfy bed and motel room was clean
Quite a long walk to the beach
The price and very well equipped. Clean. Nice and cosey.
No not really.
Modern well appointed rooms, and netflix included.
Friendly staff, nice and quiet location and very clean.
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.
We stayed in an excellent refurbished one bedroom unit with full kitchen, perfect for our stay.
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!
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.
the garden villa is so good..
the breakfast is meh… not even an egg for breakfast.. bread bread bread..
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.
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!
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.
Very clean and comfortable and Shaun was very helpful.
Nothing I didn't like was all good.
Friendly host, clean and modern unit with great facilities
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!
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-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children 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. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All 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
183 Beach Road, Kaikoura
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