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Kaikoura Motor Inn

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Mountain View | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Family Studio, Multiple Beds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

Explore the area

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205 Beach Road, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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2 bedroom apartment with twin beds

2 bedroom apartment with twin beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio, 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Mountain View

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Studio, Multiple Beds

Family Studio, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Apartment

Family Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 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. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Kaikōura motel include Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Craypot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Kaikoura Motor Inn

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

This Kaikōura motel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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

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

Property is also known as

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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 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaikoura Motor Inn on 17 May 2026 start from NZ$138, 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).

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. 224 out of 531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 531 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was ok, smelled a bit damp unfortunately
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Russell

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

TIM

Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean, very friendly and welcoming staff, easy check-in, well equipped room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel ( Kaikoura Motor Inn ) was a good mid range hotel. Rooms had all facilaties , were clean and good condition . Arrival staff were friendly and welcoming. There was park for each room and not being in the town center was quite . Visit again . YES
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meera

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were a bit different than the photos but were very clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had all the amenities Owners very helpful & gave me a little oven to cook our lamb very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Karen M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unit was spacious, clean & quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

zhou

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
large clean room, wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness
The check in girl was our only contact with staff and she was very smiley, welcoming and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable, as was the bathroom. We have dropped a star as our booking, through Expedia, showed a stove top to be available, but unfortunately, only a microwave was in the studio! I had bought fresh produce, in order to cook a meal, and had to be very innovative to create our evening meal, in the microwave!! Not sure where the fault lies, Expedia, or the Motor Inn? As we only had one night, we did not take it up with the property. Good location, allocated parking space, and perfect for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Colorado Springs

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Very clean rooms, great part of town ,great price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mischa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a cabin for ‘a family of five’ - two double rooms and a well-equipped lounge room and kitchenette with a small back deck looking onto the mountains - everything was absolutely spotless, the staff were so friendly, and the owner even dropped me and my luggage at the railway station upon my departure! The only minor issues were the lack of screen doors or windows (with a lot of blowflies around), and the beds are pretty soft. If you like that kind of thing. The cabins were like older but renovated rooms with new carpet, paint, shower and kitchenette; fully equipped kitchen, medium fridge, microwave, flatscreen TV; dining table with four chairs, three-seater sofa and a couple of lounge chairs. Both bedrooms have built-ins and bedside table, the smaller with Mountain views, the larger facing the front (parking area) with blackout curtains. I will definitely be staying here again next time I’m in Kaikoura!
Lounge and dining
Appliances
Beverages
Kitchenette
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
check in was ok, but when we got to our room we found there was no toilet paper no tea & coffee, our room was not serviced during our 3 night stay. our unit was very close to the main road which made it very noisy traffic wise. Carpets could do with a clean, we found rice crackers under our bed This is an older style motel which needs some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night, it had all we needed, easy walk to food outlets, longer walk to town centre. Staf were friendly on arrrival. Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

adel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night, with my Mother and my two kids aged 2 and 5. The owners have acquired the business over the last month or so and are making genuine efforts to upgrade the facilities and do best by their customers. Super friendly staff. Spotlessly clean with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Fit out is basic but they are upgrading it currently and I imagine that the next time we stay, it will be even better. Thanks for an enjoyable little getaway. We will see you next time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with clean tidy facilities. Even though a little traffic noise we had a great night's sleep. Supermarket and petrol stations near by. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and tidy unit. Excellent for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stop
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025