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Kaikoura Beach Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Kaikōura with free parking

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Aerial view
Superior House | Private kitchen | Electric kettle, highchair
Superior House | Terrace/patio
Superior House | Living area
Superior House | Beach/ocean view
Kaikoura Beach Motel is steps from the bay, offering a practical retreat with thoughtful amenities. Kids love the playground, parents appreciate the laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff and the motel's strategic location.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Family Room | Living area

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Economy Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Highchair
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior House | Living area

Superior House

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Living room

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kaikōura, Kaikoura Beach Motel 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. Explore all the area has to offer with ecotours, mountain biking, and ziplining.
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Map
124 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Indian Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Motel near the bay
Kaikoura Beach Motel provides amenities like a playground and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, helicopter/airplane tours, and smoke-free premises
  • Scooter rentals
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Kaikoura Beach Motel have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Kaikoura Beach Motel Motel
Kaikoura Beach Motel Kaikoura
Kaikoura Beach Motel Motel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaikoura Beach Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kaikoura Beach Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum, and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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