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Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Property class: 2

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A restaurant with booths and tables, a counter, and hanging lights.
A hallway with numbered doors, a trash bin, and a ceiling light.
A corridor with a brick wall on one side and air conditioning units mounted on the wall.
A building with a clock tower, a patterned facade, and a sign for a Tip Top Motel & Cafe.
A neatly made bed with a dark red bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$340
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Explore the area

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3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
  • Place, Kauai Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kukui Grove Shopping Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Annex Building

A room with two beds, each with a purple bedspread and matching pillows, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a clock, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden floor, a white brick wall, a framed picture, a nightstand with a lamp, and a red hanger on the left.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

A neatly made bed with a dark red bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A neatly made bed with a dark red bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Lihue

At Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery, you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Kalapaki Beach and 23 km (14.3 mi) from Poipu Beach. Highlights at this Art Deco motel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The café, Tip Top Cafe, is open for breakfast and lunch. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights in the region of this Lihue motel include Hanalei Bay and Waimea Canyon.
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What's nearby

  • Kauai Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • HuleÊ»ia National Wildlife Refuge - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kukui Grove Shopping Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Vidinha Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue Wave Sushi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Coffee - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery also features express check-in, express check-out, and a hair salon. Free self parking is available.
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Beauty salon
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery offers 34 accommodations with air conditioning. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Lihue motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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 self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 25 for adults and USD 12 to 25 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Tip Top Cafe

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Art Deco architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 25 for adults and USD 12 to 25 for children
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

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 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
Tax ID - W20279150-01
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The tax ID number is W20279150-01. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery on 17 Nov 2026 start from NZ$340, 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 Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Yep, Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

The closest beach to Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery is Poipu Beach (14.8 km).

Does Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

No, Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

No, pets are not allowed.

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location n excellent food
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was fantastic. Very efficient for a quick stay on the island, clean, plenty of parking, and the restaurant downstairs was delicious and very fast even when crowded. The staff was kind and helpful. Lots of things to do within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All worked out well. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was pretty nice . I enjoyed my stay .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was great the stay and looking forward coming back again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a safe and clean place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised with the room and would return again. We stayed on the 1st floor so parking was right there. And free! The room was upgraded and clean. Would have liked a mini fridge in the room, though. Accessing the room via code was very convenient. Great location and easy to stroll over to the cafe for yummy breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Room is clean. Living room small good for one person. Staff friendly. Lots of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are clean, the bed is comfortable, and the food from the cafe is the reason I keep booking my stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located in the island and easy to get around the island lots of fun thank you tip top
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very convenient. Bed was very old and uncomfortable. Staff was helpful when I called. Room was as clean as it could look, since it was an old building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not enjoy my stay due to A/C not working in unit 110 and no ceiling fan and it was terribly hot and uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price this is a GREAT option. Centrally located, amazing breakfast/lunch place downstairs and all the required basics for an over night stay. It isn't fancy but makes up for it in local charm, history, fair price and location. Only issue for me is walls are thin ( or some people are exceptionally inconsiderate/loud -- I'd suggested posting asking guests to be mindful of noise and disturbing others. I stayed 3 night - 2 of those I didn't get much sleep ( next time i'll bring ear plugs in case you get noisy - late night neighbors.) . Regardless I'd absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities
Arrived late. The AC was not on it was super hot most of the night. There was food still in the room from the previous guest and ants crawling everywhere way overpriced even to be in Hawaii for this type of hotel should be half of what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location, food at cafe was awesome! Liked just checking into room without having to check in. Straight to room. Was a great visit
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe clean but very simple.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room, ample parking, and everything worked!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and amenities appeared as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our American airlines flight got cancelled for 9:30 pm on 5/10/26. American ran our of hotel rooms to put us up till the next day do we found this hotel on a search web site. The hotel is very close to the airport which worked out well for us. We were disappointed the cafe is closed on mondays. The hotel was not the greatest but it met our needs. The room was clean and had basic necessities for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking & very quiet.. really basic but great for just relaxing and getting some rest
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very basic & clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Adequate
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Tip Top Motel was clean and had everything we needed for a short stay. We would stay here again and would recommend it to others. The cafe is great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was fine, room was clean, bed was tiny, very spartan, if you need somewhere to stay for a night it's ok, but don't expect anything remotely luxurious. We didn't get the breakfast, parking was available and free.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026