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Kaikoura Motor Inn

2.0 star property
Travelers relax in a peaceful garden setting or gather around the barbecue for memorable evenings at this welcoming inn with attentive staff ready to assist.

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Kaikoura Motor Inn offers a quiet retreat with a garden, playground, in-room WiFi, multilingual staff, concierge services, tour assistance, and an area shuttle. Enjoy outdoor dining with barbecue facilities.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
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  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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Studio, 1 King Bed

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  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Mountain View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 3
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  • Sleeps 5
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Family Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Kaikōura, Kaikoura Motor Inn is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Kaikōura travel guide
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205 Beach Road, Kaikoura, 7300

What's nearby

  • #lifeatexpedia
    Kaikoura Beach
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway which includes general coastal views, mountains and landscape views
    Peninsula Walkway
    7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Kaikoura Museum
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    10 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    100 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Whaler
    3 min drive
  • Kaikoura Seafood BBQ
    9 min drive
  • Why Not Cafe
    4 min drive
  • King Tide Eatery
    4 min drive
  • Tipsy Foodie's
    3 min drive

About this property

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Property highlights
You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at Kaikoura Motor Inn. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kaikoura Motor Inn include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Colonial Court Kaikoura
Colonial Court Motel Kaikoura
Heritage Court Motor Lodge Kaikoura
Heritage Court Motor Lodge
Heritage Court Motor Kaikoura
Heritage Court Motor
Kaikoura Motor Inn Motel
Kaikoura Motor Inn Kaikoura
Kaikoura Motor Inn Motel Kaikoura
Heritage Court Motor Lodge Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaikoura Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kaikoura Motor Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum, and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Kaikoura Motor Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 518 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had all the amenities Owners very helpful & gave me a little oven to cook our lamb very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Very clean rooms, great part of town ,great price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meera

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were a bit different than the photos but were very clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel ( Kaikoura Motor Inn ) was a good mid range hotel. Rooms had all facilaties , were clean and good condition . Arrival staff were friendly and welcoming. There was park for each room and not being in the town center was quite . Visit again . YES
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night, it had all we needed, easy walk to food outlets, longer walk to town centre. Staf were friendly on arrrival. Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and tidy unit. Excellent for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with clean tidy facilities. Even though a little traffic noise we had a great night's sleep. Supermarket and petrol stations near by. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the friendly service and the room was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very happy and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Xernan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay for a night. Recommended if you need a place to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Place is a bit dated but beautifully clean and wonderful friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was adequate for our one night stay but would have been better if there were two single beds in one of the bedrooms. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, bed a little firm but otherwise an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with lovely mountain views
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ideal spot for our family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a quiet and relaxed stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and convenient. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Ideal stopover for my family visiting from the UK. Good location for supermarket shop or takeaways.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean facility, super friendly staff, great knowledge of local area. Enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly staff. Easy access Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and full of smiles!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet even though it was on main road. Owners very nice. Lots of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frantz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is easily located about 5 min from the town centre, it's as nice as most motel we've been on, we've been happy with it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Very functional and well maintained. Perfect for our family to cook dinner at the end of a great day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night, with my Mother and my two kids aged 2 and 5. The owners have acquired the business over the last month or so and are making genuine efforts to upgrade the facilities and do best by their customers. Super friendly staff. Spotlessly clean with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Fit out is basic but they are upgrading it currently and I imagine that the next time we stay, it will be even better. Thanks for an enjoyable little getaway. We will see you next time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025