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Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2.0 star property
Art Deco motel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Standard Room
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast and lunch served
Standard Room
Property entrance

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$268
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct

Explore the area

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3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
  • Place, Kauai Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalapaki Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Nawiliwili Harbor
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Lihue

At Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery, you'll be 3.3 km (2 mi) from Kalapaki Beach and 21.9 km (13.6 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
  • Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kalapaki Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Nawiliwili Bay - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rob's Good Times Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kauai Diner - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Art Deco motel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
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

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

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

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
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.

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 28 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery on 23 Oct 2025 start from NZ$267.99, 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 (14.9 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. 281 out of 925 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 925 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 925 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 925 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 925 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
You're review should actually indicate an N/A because I did not see any staff the 3 nights/4 days I was at the motel. No ice machine. No vending machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pranav

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyoko, WAIALUA

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
The hotel is awesome and clean and the check in process was so smooth with an agent checking with me to make sure I had the room number and entry code. The neighborhood seems a little sketchy with scary looking people in the parking lot but I can’t blame that on the motel! And the price of the room was very good. Overall super stoked with the motel room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Blaine

Very clean for a MOTEL
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelse

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient in the area but the room had termites and table wasn’t cleaned with hair and food smears on it. Termites on the bed and in the bathroom sink. Floor felt dirty and no icebox. Overall it was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1234
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

N

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zelda, Anchorage

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple accommodations for just needing somewhere to stay the night after a long day out. Easy check in and check out. Would book again. Thanks Tip Top!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norbert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Location is very convenient. Bathroom shower smelled liked mildew and mold. The bed was very squeaky and blankets were super thin and didn’t smell clean. TV kind of smaller than expected but still working. The phone plugs on the lamp did not work. It was ok. However service was great and staff are very friendly and helpful. Access to check in was very easy. Very simple and basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best thing is it’s very close to the airport if you’re getting into Kauai late. Very minimal space, supplies. (Not even a hand towel… only two towels and wash cloths) No coffee pot . Smoke alarm was laying on a shelf. When I reported it because I thought they’d want to know, the response was “yeah we took it down” WHAT!!! Would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A “last Resort” Resort.

Rooms were clean but beds were horrendous. So uncomfortable! Very sparse rooms with no features or accommodations beyond the terrible beds. Restaurant was okay with excellent service, too bad the motel isn’t at the same level. For the price, there should be a coffee pot, a microwave (forced us to use the restaurant). We had to walk to 7-11 to get coffee in the morning. Bring a surge protector or muti plug adapter as there aren’t extra outlets for your devices. Motel 6 or Super 8 has this place beat!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Michele

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Way too expensive for the actual accommodations. The best thing I can say is that it was clean. Hard to tell though with everything being brown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Archana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was good and the room was good and clean and was well maintained. The only concern was the price paid almost $200 per night for a motel room (the room and bathroom size is small).
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

hsinyi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Leona

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a used wash rag left in the shower and room was clearly not very clean. The cafe and office were closed the whole visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a no-frills motel that serves its purpose. Cannot recommend their cafe enough!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adolf

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025