See all properties

Mondello Kaikoura

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful haven with garden views at this charming Kaikoura motel where relaxation comes naturally after a day of exploring

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Mondello Kaikoura

Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished - Mondello Kaikoura (Kaikoura)
Terrace/patio - Mondello Kaikoura (Kaikoura)
Front of property - Mondello Kaikoura (Kaikoura)
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished - Mondello Kaikoura (Kaikoura)
Microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle - Mondello Kaikoura (Kaikoura)
Mondello Kaikoura sits in the heart of town offering a genuine retreat from coastal adventures. Guests can relax in the garden or enjoy views from the welcoming terrace. The helpful staff and practical laundry facilities make stays here particularly comfortable.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Spa Studio Suite

Spa Studio Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Spa Studio Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Mountain view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Spa Suite

One Bedroom Spa Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

One Bedroom Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Two Bedroom Spa Suite

Two Bedroom Spa Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Two Bedroom Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Kaikōura, Mondello Kaikoura is in the city center and 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. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Kaikōura travel guide
View more Motels in Kaikōura
Map
29 Beach Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300

What's nearby

  • #lifeatexpedia
    Kaikoura Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway which includes general coastal views, mountains and landscape views
    Peninsula Walkway
    5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Kaikoura Museum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    8 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    102 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Whaler
    6 min walk
  • Why Not Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Kaikoura Seafood BBQ
    7 min drive
  • King Tide Eatery
    12 min walk
  • Cafe Encounter
    18 min walk

About this property

Mondello Kaikoura

Motel in the city center
Consider a stay at Mondello Kaikoura and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, kitchenettes, and microwaves

Similar properties

Superior House | Beach/ocean view
Kaikoura Beach Motel
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 420 reviews
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: NZD 20 for check-in between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: NZD 20 for check-in between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Mondello Kaikoura Motel
Mondello Kaikoura Kaikoura
Mondello Kaikoura Motel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

Is Mondello Kaikoura 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 Mondello Kaikoura?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:30 AM– 11:30 AM for a fee of NZD 20.

What time is check-out at Mondello Kaikoura?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mondello Kaikoura located?

Located in the heart of Kaikōura, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Kaikoura Museum, Kaikoura District Museum, and Kaikoura Beach. Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Mondello Kaikoura Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 428 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, clean, easy check-in and check-out and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host. Great central location. Good standard accommodation with everything you need for an overnight stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Clean and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were welcoming, the room was clean, and it was a great choice for a one-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find on main road. Close to town & supermarket. Clean tidy. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

RUTH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good apartment close to town centre
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and clean with views of the mountains from the upper rooms but on a noisy road, towels were a bit small compared to all other motels we’ve stayed at during our NZ trip. Not the fault of the hotel but house construction adjacent to it started work at 7:30am!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ray

The Mondello is a small Mom & Pop Family run motel. Within this context, I give them motel 5 stars. The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was updated with a newer shower stall. I did not seen any modern chain motels in town. From casual outside of observation, this seemed like one of the better hotels in town. There is no elevator to the second floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and spacious, amenities were all you needed. The lady there was friendly and chatted with our apologising for the builders working next door
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good motel in convenient location

Clean and conveniently located. Not flashy but was comfortable and cannot see any water from front as shown in pictures, but overall was a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean, quiet room well presented. Only small problem was that the fridge froze most things even with the thermostat increased. Could do with a large bowl for mixing things and a draining rack to make stacking dishes easier. Otherwise perfect. Will definitely go back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chose this property as it was close to the kaikoura whale tours and had a nice set up for a four person family. Bonus: our bathroom had a Jacuzzi tub.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne-Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic, clean and comfortable. Easy walking to the main strip and whale watch. Wound stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Location is wonderfull
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great all round motel.

Could not fault the cleanliness. Top class.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good ammenities & lovely staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impeccably clean, lots of space, extremely good value and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, great room and facilities.

10/10 Excellent

J B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay. Excellent room & location

Great stay. Great comfy room. Lovely mtn view with afternoon sun. Excellent amenities. Handy location to main st so can easily walk from restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and spacious

Lovely staff who included a birthday gift and card which was a nice surprise . Good view in the distance. Room overlooks gravelled vacant land then mountains. Spacious and Very clean, bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great motel in Kaikouro

Lovely motel in Kaikoura. Really easy walk into town with lots of shopping and eating options. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Wonderful friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room was close to the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, good information available at reception. Great to have 2 double beds in separate rooms. Enjoyed the spa bath
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Veena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was in a good location with a short walk to town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024