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Kaikoura Motor Inn

3.0 star property
Eco-certified motel in Kaikōura with free parking

Photo gallery for Kaikoura Motor Inn

Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Balcony
Family 2 Bedrooms for 3 people | Bathroom
Family 2 Bedrooms for 3 people

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May

Explore the area

Map
205 Beach Road, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Studio, Non Smoking

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 2 bedroom apartment with twin beds

2 bedroom apartment with twin beds

2 bedroom apartment with twin beds

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio, Non Smoking, Mountain View

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family 2 Bedrooms for 3 people

Family 2 Bedrooms for 3 people | Bathroom

Family 2 Bedrooms for 3 people

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family 2 Bedrooms for 4 people

Family 2 Bedrooms for 4 people

Family 2 Bedrooms for 4 people

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Kaikōura

At Kaikoura Motor Inn you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Kaikoura Beach and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Kaikoura Museum. Highlights at this eco-friendly motel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. Full breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 9 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Kaikōura motel include Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 1 min drive - 0.6 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Fyffe House - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Eco-certified motel in Kaikōura with free parking
As a guest of Kaikoura Motor Inn, you'll find barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified Kaikoura Motor Inn also features a garden, a picnic area, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Kaikōura motel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Kaikoura Motor Inn offers 9 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Kaikōura motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 9 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 20 per person

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 20 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Colonial Court Motel Kaikoura
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Heritage Court Motor Kaikoura
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Kaikoura Motor Inn Motel
Kaikoura Motor Inn Kaikoura
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

Kaikoura Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

As of 16 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaikoura Motor Inn on 21 May 2025 start from NZ$168.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

Yep, Kaikoura Motor Inn has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Kaikoura Motor Inn?

The closest beach to Kaikoura Motor Inn is Kaikoura Beach (0.5 km).

Does Kaikoura Motor Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is offered daily from 8 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

No, Kaikoura Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Kaikoura Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 489 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 489 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 489 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 489 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 489 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As we arrived late evening, really appreciated that the heat pump had been turned on for us and we arrived to a warm room. Don was a very friendly & happy face to warmly greet us at reception
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family
Ideal stopover for my family visiting from the UK. Good location for supermarket shop or takeaways.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Place is a bit dated but beautifully clean and wonderful friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robyn

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The moment I walked into reception I was overwhelmed with a nasty pungent smell. It was really unpleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and full of smiles!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good and fair value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were wonderful and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Ellicott City

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the friendly service and the room was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Basic motel setting, no cook top and there’s an electric cooker provide but in unsafe to use condition ( heavy scratched Teflon pan, lid nob half broken), so I only used the toaster and microwave oven. Reception lady is very nice but the reception room has a strange smell, appears to be the uncleaned hoover exhaust bad smell that lingers. Location is away from town centre right on the main road connected to HWY 1. So frequent traffics including large vehicles at a fast speed with loud noises. Shower pressure was really good and ithe room clean. Next time will choose the beach side near town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Xinxin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Spacious. Shower door was too narrow.you need to squeeze through the doors to get I to the shower. The owner loves in am adjacent unit and they have 2 big dogs. All instructions are clerly printed and kept on file in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly staff. Easy access Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a spacious room with good amenities. Clean and with good parking. I would stay there again. It was close to town and provided everything that we needed. Comfy beds allowed a goid night sleep. There is teaffic noise but ygsf disnt annoy or keep us awake.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. Owner was super friendly and helpful. Walked to kaikoura takeaways located right up the road and it was a great spot for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ideal spot for our family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and tidy, great view of the mountains
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024