Sails Motel

Perfect for a one night stay. Very comfortable and so quiet.

The unit is very big, comfortable and clear. The kitchen is super clear and no any odd smear.The lady managing this place is very nice. The 2nd day was running, she bought umbrella for all units.

The Sails Motel is the perfect Kaikoura location if you value a quiet, secure, and convenient location. The rooms are large, equipped with all the basics, and very comfortable. Also super clean! Plenty of hot water and a great bed. Walk out your door, and you're in a private parking area/compound; walk around the corner, and you're in the heart of the Kaikoura waterfront, just a couple of minutes' walk from Kaikoura Seal Swim (don't miss that by the way-- amazing!). The staff is great. Super friendly. There is not in-room laundry or full cooking facilities (there is a well-equipped kitchenette, but no range or oven). The staff helped us to use the property's laundry and the shared gas grill.The beach is lovely, but the highlight of Kaikoura to me was the NZ fur seal colony on the rocky point. We visited it by land and sea (kayaks, and the aforementioned seal swim), and there were great birds and fish to see as well.

If you know and expect that this is a great value, quiet, clean, comfortable, and convenient location, then there's absolutely nothing to dislike. Relax and enjoy. Just don't expect a view of the ocean, and know the vibe is plain, not fancy.

A bit of a walk out of town but then a peaceful, quiet night's rest. Comfortable room layout and impeccably clean.

At first we thought that the property looked a bit old but it had everything we needed.The shower was amazing. Hot and strong. Staying in there a bit longer than ususal!It was cold, wet and raining when we were in town so were very pleased to find an electric blanket and bathroom heater which both worked wonderfully.Great location for all the sites we wanted to see.

Lovely location. Quiet at back away from street but close to everything to walk

No cooking facilities other than microwave

Great location - just opposite the beach but a back section so no people looking into the motel from the street. The hosts were welcoming and everything was clean.

Lovely clean unit, had everything we needed and Liz was lovely.

Really clean and sweet room! We joined dolphin encounter activity, and had really wonderful experience in Sails Motel.

This was a very cozy accommodation, it felt very boutique and private with very friendly staff. Highly reccomend!

Good location, easy walk in to town and very quiet at night. Owner was super helpful and accommodating

A bit tired décor and bathroom

Very easy check-in, clean room.

The interior and furniture are rather modest.

Lovely compact unit. Host met me on arrival. Was great for a 2 night stay.

Great stay for a short stay, quiet surrounding, close to sea and short walk to town

Room was nice and large and all within easy walking distance of all the restaurants and bars

There were no negatives

For me, as a solo traveler, it had everything I needed: a small kitchen, good, living area, comfortable bed, clean bathroom, and a great shower.

It was difficult to find since it’s tucked back away from the street. It’s impossible to see the rooms from the street.

Comfortable, quiet and very convenient to shops and beach

Very secluded and quiet but close to everything. Wish we’d had a little more time to explore

A few have mentioned the narrow drive and entrance. Not a big dealAt all

Vehicle access was tight.The room was OK and serviced ok,

Good location across the road from the beach,With privacy.

Quiet and good value