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Donegal House

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Studio | Restaurant
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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258 Schoolhouse Road, Kaikoura, 7371
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room | Terrace/patio

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio | Restaurant

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Kaikōura

At Donegal House, you'll be 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Kaikoura Beach and 4.9 km (3 mi) from Kaikoura District Museum. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Kaikoura Flat motel include Kaikoura Museum and Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park.
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 2 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Kaikoura Golf Club - 10 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Craypot - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Donegal House

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Donegal House. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Kaikōura motel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Donegal House offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per day

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Donegal House Hotel Kaikoura
Donegal House Hotel
Donegal House Kaikoura
Donegal House Motel Kaikoura
Donegal House Motel
Donegal House Motel
Donegal House Kaikoura
Donegal House Motel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Donegal House?

Donegal House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Donegal House?

Yep, Donegal House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Donegal House?

The closest beach to Donegal House is Kaikoura Beach (2.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Donegal House?

No, Donegal House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Donegal House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Donegal House?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Donegal House?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Donegal House Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 116 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The views from the property are stunning, it’s very convenient having a bar on site.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Fun place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was convenient , mine host was friendly, room was clean & well appointed, breakfast included in price was adequate.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, food was delicious, really friendly staff. Could do with a good spruce up and some thorough cleaning in rooms.
Verified

8/10 Good

Warrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Vast grounds and views fabulous restaurant and the best staff. Authentic Irish pub and displayed history and photos attached to modern motels. Previous owner had let a few minor things slip but new owners are right onto it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kris

Disliked: Staff & service
This property is old -run down - grounds left unkept -carpets are rotten around the wall edges - no bar or restaurant open has been shut down due to renewing liquor licence which is under review - big write up in local paper - would’ve been a great pub in its time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lesley

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived to a confirmed and paid booking only to find that there were no rooms available the manager had been drinking and he touched me inappropriately several times the whole place was filthy and to cap it all he asked me to lie about the reasons we couldn’t stay absolutely disgusted and disappointed in Expedia
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Terrified le

Stayed at this place for two nights and had booked it because it had a restaurant and bar on site. On arrival we discovered that both were closed. There was only one member of staff who was busy drinking wine and couldn’t find our booking which he eventually sorted. He told our friends the bar and restaurant were closed due to covid and we were told it was due to a paperwork issue. My wife went down later and the male staff member asked my wife to join him for a drink ! In the morning breakfast consisted of cereal and coffee with sour milk and frozen bread. The same staff member was also drinking wine in the morning. AVOID !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had been there before but the property was not as well looked after now
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst place in 10 years
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Weekend escape

Delightful setting, very pleasant staff, excellent continental breakfast, good restaurant, quiet and restful. The only negative was the mattress quality (tired)and the trip hazard deck. Too expensive to be best value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a family friendly, animal friendly place which positively encourages guests to meet and get to know one another. It has a very relaxed stress free atmosphere, very laid-back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Disappointing

The property is a little run down and breakfast not up to scratch so not worth the price Will not recommend to friends which is unfortunate as we have enjoyed our stay in the past
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Picturesque setting - snowy mountains were gorgeous so was the gardens but in need of tending to. Location was good - close to town. Musty smell was noticeable throughout the place. Room was outdated. Toilet had a leak! Hair in the shower and on towel. Service to the room was unsatisfactory - milk was not replaced, there were spiders in the room. Broken rubbish bin. Booked for 2 queen beds - got 1 queen and 1 one single with trundler which we never used as it would have taken up the space in the room. Not enough cups and spoons for making drinks. Kitchen has a hole in the floor that is covered with a black mat. On our last day, a rank-smell was noticeable in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed. The rooms were clean but tired looking. They smelt strange as well. The bar was the same, smelt strange and was tired looking. The check-in was informal to say the least. The meal was ok. Very expensive steak on top of soggy chips. No mushrooms for sauce and I heard the bar person telling other customers they had run out of other ingredients so the menu choice was limited. Breakfast was very average - continental - something you could put together at home. Very expensive stay at a place that now looks quite rundown. It used to be such a lovely place to drink & dine at.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Murray the owner is a top bloke , staff were friendly Food excellent and beer even better
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grounds and garden were lovely. People very friendly and helpful. Nice and quiet. Yummy food. Rooms comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities
Internet hat nicht funktioniert. In der Dusche kein warmes Wasser. Zu teuer für diese Unterkunft im Vergleich zu anderen in der Umgebung.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ulf

Close to Kaikoura, but still in the country

Donegal house was not bad, but slightly run down. Ok for a nights sleep. Did not attend the restaurant, but it appeared to be more like an Irish pub, than a hotel restaurant. The outdoor furniture was full of cobweb, hence the ok rating on the cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jonathon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor Experience

Poor service, unclean, dry gardens, poor service, outdated, poor service....
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre correcte mais un peu fatiguée Restaurant bar bruyant style Pub Irlandais Jardin plus déceavnt que la publicité. Petit déjeuner inclus mais peu élaboré
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The photos/history around the place were interesting.The rooms all need a revamp and place looks tired.Abit of a rip off for $180 expected more.Only disappointment of our trip after 1,500 ks travelling the Sth Island
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs a clean up on outside covered walkways. Section of ceiling hanging down slightly in main bar area. Food good rooms clean with very clean sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Widgey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Expensive for what was in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to complain about .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019