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Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2.0 star property
Art Deco motel with coffee shop/cafe, near Kalapaki Beach

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$318
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb

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

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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

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

About the area

Lihue

At Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery, you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Kalapaki Beach and 22.2 km (13.8 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
  • Kukui Grove Shopping Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Grove Farm Homestead - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kilohana Plantation - 2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rob's Good Times Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian BBQ - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Art Deco motel with coffee shop/cafe, near Kalapaki Beach
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

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 11 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery on 20 Feb 2026 start from NZ$318.40, 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. 300 out of 959 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 959 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 959 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 959 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 959 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the central location to the town and airport. Easy access to the restaurant for breakfast. The internet was a little slow but so was data access on Tmobile. Often switching to LTE. So it is what it is. Area was older, hotel buildings also, but honestly that is what we were expecting. It is Kauai after all. The price was one of the better ones out there when not looking to go to a resort or pay resort prices. We would go back not expecting it to change much. That being the appeal for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple basic room the breakfast downstairs we ate there 4 days and tried different items. The oxtail soup was amazing. The Mac nut pancakes were my favorite. Overall solid for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rudy, Honolulu

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and confortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
room was cl
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yumiko

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lambert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sergio

Everything is within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Basic motel no frillls

Clean room. Basic amenities. A motel best describes the room. Great restaurant for breakfast and lunch. Air conditioning was very loud. Close to Airport so you can hear planes taking off. Check-in is all by email which was simple. Good for one night stays
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The air conditioner didn't work too well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chalei

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Karie

Liked: Cleanliness
it was okay for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as advertised. Very clean, nice breakfast. Close to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great experience upon arrival and departure. Clean room, quiet area, very peaceful. Place is old, but very well maintained. Excellent value for price paid. Great parking, very safe and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good oxtail
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good foods at cafe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seema

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was really good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fair and Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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