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Kaikoura Beach Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Kaikōura with free parking

Photo gallery for Kaikoura Beach Motel

Superior House | Beach/ocean view
Superior Room | Living room
Superior Room | Living area
Superior House
Aerial view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Explore the area

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124 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Economy Studio

Economy Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
High chair
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Living area

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

Superior Room | Living room

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior House | Living area

Superior House

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

About the area

Kaikōura

At Kaikoura Beach Motel you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Kaikoura Beach and 1.7 km (1 mi) from Kaikoura Museum. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .Enjoy access to scooter/moped rentals, bike hire and a playground. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Kaikōura motel include Kaikoura District Museum and Fyffe House.
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Motel in Kaikōura with free parking
Kaikoura Beach Motel offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This Kaikōura motel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Kaikoura Beach Motel offers 10 accommodations with free toiletries and portable fans. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; 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
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15 per stay.

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 per stay

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, debit cards and cash
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, debit cards and cash.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kaikoura Beach Motel Motel
Kaikoura Beach Motel Kaikoura
Kaikoura Beach Motel Motel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaikoura Beach Motel on 24 Dec 2025 start from NZ$153.47, 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 Beach Motel?

Yep, Kaikoura Beach Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Kaikoura Beach Motel?

Yep, Kaikoura Beach Motel is a short 8-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach.

Is Kaikoura Beach Motel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Kaikoura Beach Motel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

No, Kaikoura Beach Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kaikoura Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 405 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 405 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 405 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 405 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 405 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. The room was freshly renovated and sparkling clean. The kitchenette and laundry were great. Management were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older style motel, very comfortable, very clean. Exceptionally well priced. I will return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the sea views from the unit. Could hear the waves gentle lapping sounds from inside the unit. Sunny north facing unit. Bathroom had powerful shower. Newly refurbished, comfortable beds...great nights sleep. Absolutely spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean facilities and very welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely to have the room warm and lit and looking inviting for when I arrived late at night, very thoughtful 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Well located, quiet, adequate comfort level. I would expect a motel to have a far better equipped kitchen than simply a toaster, microwave, electric wok and sandwich press - with no pots or pans.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Top place, easy to deal with given expedias slow process with details.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathrine

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

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No microwave or cooking utensils in room was a little disappointing although they were available in a common room. Not too convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were amazing, friendly and helpful with extra needs for an elderly family member. Having 2 bedrooms was really great. Kitchen and laundry available. We also had a view of the ocean. Close to a really great cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close enough to the town centre to walk but far enough to be peaceful. Clean, well thought of, organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoon Pwint

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we first arrived, we were a little surprised by how compact the unit was—but that quickly changed. The space is really well appointed and turned out to be the perfect size for our stay. It was super clean, comfortable, and ideal for a one-night stopover. We appreciated the convenience of direct check-in, and it was a lovely touch to be personally greeted by the manager when we arrived. Friendly people and a great location made for a very pleasant stay. Would happily return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely place, wonderful staff, comfy beds, great location. Free laundry was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and warm, nice be opposite beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking right outside unit. Was able to go straight to unit as we had pre-paid and arrived at night. Bathroom was cold, but clean and freshly renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 nights in the superior room with sea view. Absolutely loved it! clean, quiet, would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuri

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Rooms are spacious, clean and good looking but if you stay in winter than consider other options. The room was generally cold and the bathroom hotrail and heating fan were both out of order, considering the vent windows that couldn't be properly shut we had 8 degrees in the morning, not really what you would expect for 200$
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs to upgrade to smart 43 inch TVs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Grest for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

courtesance

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love how modern the motel was, the beds were very comfortable, the amenties were thoughtful. Internet tv which helped.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025