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Kaikoura Beach Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A balcony with a view of the sea and trees, two potted plants, and a table with chairs. - Kaikoura Beach Motel (Kaikoura)
A coastal town with a marina, residential buildings, and a prominent road leading to the beach. - Kaikoura Beach Motel (Kaikoura)
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a window with curtains. - Kaikoura Beach Motel (Kaikoura)
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, two brown woven chairs, a flat-screen TV above a fireplace, and a potted plant. - Kaikoura Beach Motel (Kaikoura)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table with benches. - Kaikoura Beach Motel (Kaikoura)
Located close to Peninsula Walkway and Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Beach Motel provides a garden and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

Economy Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a wooden stand, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a view of the sea, a sofa, a desk, and a dining area.

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious living room with a large window, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a TV on the left wall.

Superior House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Kaikōura, Kaikoura Beach Motel is near the beach. Point Kean Seal Colony is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway. Mount Fyffe and Mount Lyford are two other places to visit that come recommended. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours, mountain biking, and ziplining nearby. Visit our Kaikōura travel guide
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124 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300

What's nearby

  • A pebble beach with mountains in the background.
    Kaikoura Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A coastal landscape with green hills, a beach, and snow-capped mountains in the background.
    Peninsula Walkway
    11 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Kaikoura Museum
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Fyffe House
    8 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    105 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coopers Catch
    15 min walk
  • Zephyr
    14 min walk
  • The Whaler
    13 min walk
  • King Tide Eatery
    10 min walk
  • Hiku
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • 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: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 40.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 10:30 AM) and Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 40.00 (subject to availability)

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
Property Registration Number No

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaikoura Beach Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 40.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Kaikoura Beach Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kaikoura Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kaikoura Beach Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 461 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable room. Short walk to the beach with great views. Has a free laundry room for guests which is very handy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cosy with comfortable beds and great to have a laundry with new facilities. Perfect location and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right at the beach, walked out at sunrise and enjoyed sitting in the bench drinking my coffee and looking at the snow in the mountains and the ocean. Close to anything you need. Staff are excellent. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views of the ocean and walk to the restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to check in late, the staff made it easy and had good communication.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very tired rooms, need a paint and a freshen up. Quite dated. Configuration of rooms didn t work as basically neighbour was up at least 6 times in night using the toilet, which was right where my head was in bed. So heard everything. Very surprised there was no microwave supplied. On the positive, bed was wonderful and a fantastic shower. Thank you. P.S. Location is fantastic!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, great location, clean and spacious! Second time we have been here, love it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious, tastefully decorated room very close to the beach. A bit of a walk to town which was fine for us. Definitely would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay - clean and tidy and central to activities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and clean, nice for our overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position, nice staff had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient quiet location. Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room, right in front of the beach, easiest check in procedure, free laundry facilities, close to everywhere, very good value for money. We will definitely come here again!
View from our room- close to the water
Private balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great little base for our kaikoura holiday. A short walk to town, great off road parking, clean and more spacious than expected. Staff were all lovely. Comfortable bed! Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was welcomed by a very warm, friendly and helpful host. Nothing was too much bother to her. Room was clean, tidy and very comfortable with great views looking out to sea and also the Southern Alps when sitting outside on the patio. Huge ups to the on site laundry facilities at NO charge, that was brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in apartment 10 and it had a gorgeous view off the beach, mountains and sunrise. Good location. Bed was ultra comfortable and everything adequate. Very small area for toilet, it was a pain and don’t think you should have to walk your rubbish to the next door property at that price😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly managers, clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located right across from the beach. Very spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely place, wonderful staff, comfy beds, great location. Free laundry was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy stay. Friendly staff. Room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, with the beach across the street and a cool little area with shops and restaurants just down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good bed, quick check in, great shower. Old school design but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
very nice room, clean and has a terrific view!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025