Kaikoura Motor Inn

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

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Family Studio, Multiple Beds | Living area
Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Living area
Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Living area
Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Private kitchen
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Mountain View

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct

Explore the area

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205 Beach Road, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

2 bedroom apartment with twin beds

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Studio, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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. 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.

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Fyffe House - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 12 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬16 min walk

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
  • 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.

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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

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

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

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

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 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaikoura Motor Inn on 3 Oct 2025 start from NZ$153.91, 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.