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Sierra Beachfront Motel

2.5 star property
Beach hotel in Kaikōura with free parking

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Front of property
Front of property
Studio, 1 King Bed | Living area
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Explore the area

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160 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Unit)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Unit)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Unit)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (One Bedroom Unit)

Standard Room (One Bedroom Unit) | Terrace/patio

Standard Room (One Bedroom Unit)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (Twin Room)

Standard Room (Twin Room)

Standard Room (Twin Room)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed | Living area

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kaikōura

At Sierra Beachfront Motel you'll be steps from Kaikoura Beach and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Kaikoura Museum. Highlights at this beach hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and a picnic area. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Kaikōura hotel include Fyffe House and Kaikoura District Museum.

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sierra Beachfront Motel

Beach hotel in Kaikōura with free parking
As a guest of Sierra Beachfront Motel, you'll find barbecue grills, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Kaikōura hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Sierra Beachfront Motel offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

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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

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival 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 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; cash is not accepted
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

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 Sierra Beachfront Motel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Sierra Beachfront Motel?

As of 27 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sierra Beachfront Motel on 22 Feb 2026 start from NZ$141.22, 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 Sierra Beachfront Motel?

Yep, Sierra Beachfront Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sierra Beachfront Motel?

Yep, Sierra Beachfront Motel is a short 2-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sierra Beachfront Motel?

No, Sierra Beachfront Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sierra Beachfront Motel?

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

Are pets allowed at Sierra Beachfront Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sierra Beachfront Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 268 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Agata Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No one to check in. No milk in fridge and no hot water/ hot water cylinder was removed. Did not get to talk to staff until 7:30pm Then no answer to hot water problem
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found it hard to keep warm, though admittedly it was an exceptionally cold night. Entry into the bathroom was very tight. On a previous visit we must have stayed in a bigger unit, as we would not have wanted to stay in this one again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Travelled with partner
Very basic, dated, unit was clean. The only place I was worried my laundry would come out dirtier than when it went in. 😳 only heating was bar heater.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay just what we needed & staff very helpful. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, helpful staff, accurate description of rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for doing the seal colony hike.

Friendly and helpful owners/managers. Lots of space and had everything we needed for our stay. Nice view and perfect location to start and end the seal colony hike.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ageing facility that has been updated. Well equipped. Great location on the beach. Around 1.5km to main shopping restaurant area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A value for money Motel near the beach

A good location by the beach , quiet but a bit of a back to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Bad smell in the room

The room smelled horrible, no windows to leave open at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Travelled with partner
Good location,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the property's proximity to the sea and town
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

kathy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had family motel. Great for us as a family. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our week in kaikoura

The motel was perfect for our stay in Kaikoura, we stayed for 6 nights and it was very comfortable and an excellent base to explore the town and surrounding areas
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mili

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot! Lovely room with a microwave, fridge, and parking. A step away from the beach front and beautiful views. We loved it there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff amazing and being so close to the beach was a draw card. Nice quiet location away from the township business but close enough to walk or take a short drive to everything on Kaikoura
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
The location was perfect - especially if you're planning an Albatross or Dolphin Encounter. Nice to be right across from the beach too. Decently clean and comfortable, owners were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous- Jo & Brad were so welcoming and so kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was friendly, bed was comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location, just a few steps from the beautiful Kaikoura beach walk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024