2.5 Star Hotel

Sierra Beachfront Motel

160 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand View Map

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Sierra Beachfront Motel

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Located next to the Pacific Ocean, this motel is 5 minutes’ drive from Kaikoura Racecourse. All rooms offer a TV with satellite channels. Free parking is offered on site. Guests enjoy 50 MB of free WiFi per stay. Each room features a microwave, a refrigerator, an electric kettle and a dining table at Sierra Beachfront Motel Kaikoura. An private bathroom is also provided. Select rooms include a full kitchen equipped with an oven and a stove top. BBQ facilities are offered at Kaikoura Sierra Beachfront Motel. A guest launderette is also available on site. South Bay is 10 minutes’ drive from Sierra Beachfront Motel Kaikoura. Christchurch International Airport is 112 miles from the motel.

833 Reviews

8.2Very Good
Cleanliness
8.7
Staff
8.9
Location
9.3

What Guests Say

  • “Nice cozy, comfy room,Very comfortable! 90 second walk to the ocean! Friendly staff!room served its purpose for our length of stay”
  • “In front of Beach. Convenient location. Clean.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Studio1/4

Studio

302 sqft • 1 Sofabed, 1 Queen

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible toilet
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Family Apartment1/4

Family Apartment

549 sqft • 2 Single or 1 Queen or 2 Sofabed

  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
One-Bedroom Apartment1/4

One-Bedroom Apartment

227 sqft • 1 Double

  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Coffee/tea machine
One-Bedroom Apartment with Twin Bed1/4

One-Bedroom Apartment with Twin Bed

280 sqft • 1 Double, 1 Single

  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Coffee/tea machine

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    What Guests Loved

    8.2
    Very Good

    Based on 833 reviews

    Location

    9.3

    Cleanliness

    8.7

    Staff

    8.9

    Overall Quality

    8.2

    Pros +

    • Nice cozy, comfy room,Very comfortable! 90 second walk to the ocean! Friendly staff!room served its purpose for our length of stay
    • In front of Beach. Convenient location. Clean.
    • Nice friendly staff, close to beachfront

    Cons -

    • Stain on bed duvet
    • If anything, the walls were maybe a bit thin. Everybody snores.!!! but quiet took over after 11 PM.
    • Shower and toilet should be other way around but still very comfortable to stay
    Business Traveler (40)Solo Traveler (125)Traveling as Couple (559)Family with Young Children (252)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (2)Group Traveler (79)Total (1,266)
    9DavidPosted on: 1-15-2026

    Nice cozy, comfy room,Very comfortable! 90 second walk to the ocean! Friendly staff!room served its purpose for our length of stay

    9Tina t.Posted on: 1-14-2026

    In front of Beach. Convenient location. Clean.

    8WilliamPosted on: 1-13-2026

    Nice friendly staff, close to beachfront

    Stain on bed duvet

    9lorrainePosted on: 1-2-2026

    Across from the beach!!! grabbed my coffee in the morning and sat out on a bench. They had everything I needed in the room to have a couple meals. It’s also a very laid-back place, chairs, and tables out front each room and everyone was so friendly. Though not right in town couple of nice coffee shops nearby with good food choices. Short walk into town.

    If anything, the walls were maybe a bit thin. Everybody snores.!!! but quiet took over after 11 PM.

    9LoisPosted on: 12-7-2025

    Clean and tidy, friendly staff, quiet, good location

    9AsaPosted on: 11-13-2025

    Great location and clean

    Shower and toilet should be other way around but still very comfortable to stay

    4BillPosted on: 10-17-2025

    Good location. Nice walk into town

    We have stayed here before and both times we found the unit we had to be very clean. Unfortunately this was not the case this time.

    7KarenPosted on: 10-13-2025

    Location

    Large group of young fellas making a fair bit of noise but to their credit they were quiet by 10pm. No power points in the kitchen except ones on the sides of the stove. Lack of easily accessible power points in the bedroom - needed to move the bed to access 1 power point. Had to park the car away from the unit. Mobility issues

    5SeanPosted on: 10-4-2025

    the unit was warm. Location very close to shore. View from beach side road is as good as any in this world.

    the fold out couch for the kids was not very comfy- my fault because I didnt check listing thoroughly enough. Grounds were covered in stone metal with very little greenery which made it feel like a parking lot. Walls thin and so can hear guests in neighboring room. There are no views from the lodgings but understand if there were then the price would be much higher

    7QINGPosted on: 5-3-2025

    For the queen bed, one side of the electric blanket doesn’t work. It was raining day and heavy wind. the temperature is only -4 at night. Very cold.

    7PatriciaPosted on: 4-23-2025

    Clean and tidy motel with full kitchen facilities.

    Owner was a bit grumpy. Second bedroom had two beds squeezed into it so difficult to access the powerpoint and draw the curtains.

    7RenePosted on: 4-22-2025

    Lovely friendly lady at reception, very welcoming. Our room was clean and comfortable, had everything we needed. Location is good only a few minutes from the CBD, no road noise and across the road from Kaikouras beautiful beach.

    The pillows were too soft for my liking, but thats a personal preference no fault of establishment. The male proprietor was not very friendly he would do better not engaging with the visitors, his way of communicating was borderline on rude. But overall was an enjoyable stay.

    9WV3Posted on: 4-22-2025

    Great location and views. The staff were very helpful and pleasant to work with and answer questions.

    Only a one night stay.

    8HeatherPosted on: 4-22-2025

    Pleasantly surprised to see a full kitchen.

    A bit better clean would have achieved top marks. Timing was after Easter and area super busy so probably a deep clean not viable.

    6NickPosted on: 4-17-2025

    Clean room, good location

    Sofa bed was VEWY uncomfortable

    8PollyPosted on: 4-17-2025

    Grand place - staff were very welcoming and good. Unit itself was fine, bathroom was very clean and decent size etc. There was a slightly odd smell in the main room - I think from cleaning products having been used heavily to disguise a spill - but it was all fine. Parking was excellent and really safe, wee kitchen in room was well appointed and tea and coffee was great. Really central location for the town centre etc, bit of a walk, but chances of seeing dolphins jumping are pretty high!

    5JoPosted on: 4-17-2025

    Great location

    The pull out couch bed was very uncomfortable with the springs protruding out of the mattress.Motel room not very clean …bathroom mirror hadn’t been cleaned on arrival and 2 mugs I got out to use in the kitchenette were dirty.

    8GendiPosted on: 4-16-2025

    Clean, comfy, warm and great bang for buck!

    6SinclairPosted on: 4-16-2025

    Great location positioned across road to beachfront.Hosts friendly & helpful.

    Units a bit pokey. Hard bed.

    7KarenPosted on: 4-15-2025

    Good location across from the beach. Fan in bathroom didn’t work and very small single beds jammed into second bedroom. Very happy for full kitchen facilities and clean towels changed daily.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 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 and above can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. Children of age 18 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 there is a nonrefundable 2.6% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card. Please note that there is a nonrefundable 3.5% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card. If you expect to arrive outside of reception opening hours, please inform Sierra Beachfront Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that if you have not contacted the motel by 20:00 you may incur extra charges. You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply. Please note that Pets are not allowed. Any damage will incur additional charges. 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 note that boats or trailers or more than one car can not be parked on property as there is only one car park per unit.

    Location

    Sierra Beachfront Motel

    160 Esplanade, Kaikoura

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