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Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2.0 star property
Art Deco motel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Back Hallway - 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Property entrance
Property entrance
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Hallway - King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building First floor - King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Street Facing - King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building 2nd floor - King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building 2nd floor - 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Back Hallway - 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Back Hallway - 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Annex Building First floor - 2 twin beds

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building First floor - 2 twin beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, HI, 96766

What's nearby

  • Kauai Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kalapaki Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Nawiliwili Bay - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kauai Lagoons Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kauai Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rob's Good Times Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kauai Beer Company - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Motel near Kalapaki Beach
At Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a hair salon, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to the airport
Room features
All guestrooms at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with cable channels

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 25 for adults and USD 12 to 25 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Tip Top Cafe

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Art Deco architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 25 for adults, and USD 12 to 25 for children
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (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 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
Tax ID - W20279150-01
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Kalapaki Beach and within 32 mi (52 km) of Poipu Beach and Hanalei Bay.

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Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 905 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 905 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 905 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 905 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 905 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Very clean for a MOTEL
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Simple accommodations for just needing somewhere to stay the night after a long day out. Easy check in and check out. Would book again. Thanks Tip Top!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

It’s a no-frills motel that serves its purpose. Cannot recommend their cafe enough!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

Convenient in the area but the room had termites and table wasn’t cleaned with hair and food smears on it. Termites on the bed and in the bathroom sink. Floor felt dirty and no icebox. Overall it was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

The stay was good and the room was good and clean and was well maintained. The only concern was the price paid almost $200 per night for a motel room (the room and bathroom size is small).
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

We had a great stay - everything is as described. The room was clean and beds were comfy. The room is small but we didn't need anything but a place to sleep - it was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Great bargain if your are looking for simple, no frills, basic accommodations .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

It was easy check in. The rooms were well maintained. The entire room was clean and they had maintained it well. Our room had AC and TV. The washroom was big and neat. The only downside was no kettle, microwave or any other appliances or plates for us to eat. The only option is motel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

We chose this motel for its location near the airport (1 mi) and reasonable price compared to the fancy re$orts! Its very functional except lacks a microwave or any way to heat beverages (cafe is totally closed- it’s Christmas) Theres a convenient Texaco station a few blocks away for coffee & snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10

There was a used wash rag left in the shower and room was clearly not very clean. The cafe and office were closed the whole visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Location is very convenient. Bathroom shower smelled liked mildew and mold. The bed was very squeaky and blankets were super thin and didn’t smell clean. TV kind of smaller than expected but still working. The phone plugs on the lamp did not work. It was ok. However service was great and staff are very friendly and helpful. Access to check in was very easy. Very simple and basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

The hotel location was a good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10

The best thing is it’s very close to the airport if you’re getting into Kauai late. Very minimal space, supplies. (Not even a hand towel… only two towels and wash cloths) No coffee pot . Smoke alarm was laying on a shelf. When I reported it because I thought they’d want to know, the response was “yeah we took it down” WHAT!!! Would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10

Rooms were clean but beds were horrendous. So uncomfortable! Very sparse rooms with no features or accommodations beyond the terrible beds. Restaurant was okay with excellent service, too bad the motel isn’t at the same level. For the price, there should be a coffee pot, a microwave (forced us to use the restaurant). We had to walk to 7-11 to get coffee in the morning. Bring a surge protector or muti plug adapter as there aren’t extra outlets for your devices. Motel 6 or Super 8 has this place beat!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

It was a nice stay in this property. Will recommend this to our friends and family. We enjoyed our trip in Kauai.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Love food at this place
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

This a very nice motel for the price. Very close to the airport. Adequate amount of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Just spent one night - it was clean, comfortable & quiet. Checking in was very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Conveniently located to attractions, restaurants, shops, etc
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Great location
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Perfect for when you are in a budget but didn’t compromise convenience and the quality of stay. It’s a plus to have a restaurant just down below your building.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Good for solo budget as who can’t afford to stay a Hotel’s or Resorts!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10

It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

It is a very nice motel and the staff ate all very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023