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Sierra Beachfront Motel

2.5 star property
Travelers find a beachy retreat with an easygoing atmosphere at this coastal motel, complete with practical amenities and a relaxed shoreline setting

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Sierra Beachfront Motel offers a laid-back coastal escape with practical comforts. Guests appreciate laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, and barbecue grills for outdoor meals. The helpful staff consistently earns praise from those who have stayed here.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Unit) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Unit)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room (One Bedroom Unit) | Terrace/patio

Standard Room (One Bedroom Unit)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room (Twin Room)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 1 King Bed | Living area | LED TV

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Kaikōura, Sierra Beachfront 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. Visit our Kaikōura travel guide
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160 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach
    Kaikoura Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway
    Peninsula Walkway
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kaikoura Museum
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Fyffe House
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Restaurants

  • Kaikoura Seafood BBQ
    4 min drive
  • The Whaler
    16 min walk
  • Why Not Cafe
    16 min walk
  • Coopers Catch
    18 min walk
  • Craypot
    15 min walk

About this property

Sierra Beachfront Motel

Property highlights
Sierra Beachfront Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sierra Beachfront Motel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival 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)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Sierra Beachfront Motel Kaikoura
Sierra Beachfront Motel
Sierra Beachfront Kaikoura
Sierra Beachfront
Sierra Beachfront Motel Hotel
Sierra Beachfront Motel Kaikoura
Sierra Beachfront Motel Hotel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

Is Sierra Beachfront Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sierra Beachfront Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sierra Beachfront Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Sierra Beachfront Motel located?

With direct access to the beach, this Kaikōura hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum, and Fyffe House. Peninsula Walkway and Kaikoura District Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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

Sierra Beachfront Motel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 278 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay, very clean , friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agata Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Sierra was nice. Our room was clean and our hosts helpful and friendly. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An outstanding small hotel. Very friendly and obliging owners. Clean, comfortable room equipped to a very high, modern standard, complete with a small kitchenette. One of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed in as an experienced traveler. 100% recommendation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, helpful staff, accurate description of rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

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

Great place

Great place to stay. Wonderful staff and the rooms are fantastic, clean, spacious and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location straight across from the beach. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A value for money Motel near the beach

A good location by the beach , quiet but a bit of a back to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Keith

Good location,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location for doing the seal colony hike.

Friendly and helpful owners/managers. Lots of space and had everything we needed for our stay. Nice view and perfect location to start and end the seal colony hike.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff amazing and being so close to the beach was a draw card. Nice quiet location away from the township business but close enough to walk or take a short drive to everything on Kaikoura
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay just what we needed & staff very helpful. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely coastal location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was friendly, bed was comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location, just a few steps from the beautiful Kaikoura beach walk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

julia

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

Our week in kaikoura

The motel was perfect for our stay in Kaikoura, we stayed for 6 nights and it was very comfortable and an excellent base to explore the town and surrounding areas
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mili

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot! Lovely room with a microwave, fridge, and parking. A step away from the beach front and beautiful views. We loved it there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous- Jo & Brad were so welcoming and so kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hassles, helpful manager,Sky TV, very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had family motel. Great for us as a family. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ageing facility that has been updated. Well equipped. Great location on the beach. Around 1.5km to main shopping restaurant area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts. Very comfy bed. Nice bath towels and bedding supplied. Would like a kitchen hand towel and hooks or small rail to hang kitchen towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Staff above and beyond. Spacious units
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location across from the waterfront. Friendly owners. Quiet at night. Nice amenities provided. However it is well worn and the refrigerator was dirty. But I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach but didn’t really have a view. Plenty of room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024