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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 | Living area
Superior House | Beach/ocean view
Superior House | Private kitchen | Electric kettle, highchair
Superior House | Terrace/patio
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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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Economy Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 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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Family Room | Living area

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
Electric kettle
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior House | Living area

Superior House

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
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

About the neighborhood

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

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬3 min drive

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 scooter rentals
  • Smoke-free premises
  • 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

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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
  • 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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Kaikoura Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 393 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 393 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 393 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short stroll to town centre and beach walkway
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed a few years ago and they've done it up nicely. Great bathroom reno and super comfortable bed. Ocean view from our modest room. Great base to explore the town on foot. Highly recommended and we will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So tidy and exceptionally clean, will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and close to the bowling club where we were playing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely to have the room warm and lit and looking inviting for when I arrived late at night, very thoughtful 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and warm, nice be opposite beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms and beds. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Only stayed the one night but the room was excellent, clean and comfortable and had a great view from our lounge area but that did mean that walkers could look in from the roadway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Well located, quiet, adequate comfort level. I would expect a motel to have a far better equipped kitchen than simply a toaster, microwave, electric wok and sandwich press - with no pots or pans.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the sea views from the unit. Could hear the waves gentle lapping sounds from inside the unit. Sunny north facing unit. Bathroom had powerful shower. Newly refurbished, comfortable beds...great nights sleep. Absolutely spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, with great access to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely AMAZING apartment which I didn't expect everything was provided even free washing machines and dryers . Close to the beach and not far from a beautiful little bar . Loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness
Reasonable price for 2 bed apartment. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value and location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views of sea, close to beach, easy walk to cafe, resturant, comfortable beds, recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2nd time staying here and, once again, had a fabulous stay. Conveniently located very close to the town centre and directly across the road from the beach. Such a stunning location. Very clean, large rooms with all the amenities you need. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.nice peacfull setting, relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking right outside unit. Was able to go straight to unit as we had pre-paid and arrived at night. Bathroom was cold, but clean and freshly renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here, very clean, easy to find communication with owners was fabulous. Our room had a beautiful beach front view and will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adequate for want i needed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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