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Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2.0 star property
Treat yourself to freshly brewed coffee at the cafe or savor your favorite dish at the restaurant while enjoying easy access to Kalapaki Beach.

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Located near Kalapaki Beach, Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery offers a warm welcome with a coffee shop/cafe and restaurant. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, park easily with free self parking, and indulge in cooked-to-order breakfast. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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

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  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Lihue, Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery is in an area with great airport proximity. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kalapaki Beach and Poipu Beach. Waimea Canyon and Hanalei Bay are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Lihue travel guide
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3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, HI, 96766

What's nearby

  • Kauai Museum
    Kauai Museum
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grove Farm Homestead
    Grove Farm Homestead
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kukui Grove Shopping Center
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Vidinha Stadium
    4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    2 min drive
  • Starbucks
    2 min drive
  • Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
    1 min walk
  • Sunrise Coffee
    2 min drive

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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

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 will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery 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 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 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Kalapaki Beach and within 32 mi (52 km) of Poipu Beach and Waimea Canyon.

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

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 998 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 998 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 998 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 998 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 998 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located in the island and easy to get around the island lots of fun thank you tip top
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location, food at cafe was awesome! Liked just checking into room without having to check in. Straight to room. Was a great visit
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are clean, the bed is comfortable, and the food from the cafe is the reason I keep booking my stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room, ample parking, and everything worked!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Matthieu

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was fine, room was clean, bed was tiny, very spartan, if you need somewhere to stay for a night it's ok, but don't expect anything remotely luxurious. We didn't get the breakfast, parking was available and free.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nalei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laureline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and amenities appeared as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport, restaurant onsite for breakfast and lunch, free onsite parking. Doing keyless entry, so no contact with staff unless a problem arises. Basic needs met with the room, but there is a gnat problem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mellissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, very old school plain motel. Tv volume did not work. Took 45min to get it to come on. Cafe was closed when we arrived at 3. Parking was great lots of spots. Did not encounter any staff, left at 7pm. Nice neighborhood with residents across the street. Not much close by. Used as a resting spot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spartan, clean, and smelled a bit of disinfectant. If you are just looking for a place to rest your head, it is fine. The cafe has good, quick breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Renelda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is a basic accommodation for a budget traveler. It was clean and fine for us. The fact that the cafe was a local favorite increased the rating. Its proximity to the airport and primary roadways also was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean. Appreciate how willing the staff is to work with guests on special requests. I enjoy staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chalei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking & very quiet.. really basic but great for just relaxing and getting some rest
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MRIGANKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent value for money. Not a resort experience, but for the price it is worth it. If you are looking to spend most of your time outdoors as you should in Kauai, and just need a place to rest at night and good breakfast to start the day, this is your place. No frills that you pay for and don't use
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for one night after arriving on a late flight from the mainland. Easy key code access and a great place for breakfast the next morning (closed on Mondays). Very basic but perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and confortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Takako

They were kind enough to let us use a tea pot and a hair dryer in our room; however, while we were staying there for four nights,no room cleaning was made. It was perhaps because they didn't want the dirt to be noticeable that they chose dark brown as the color of their sheets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hoburn Clayton Kealoha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great had a bit of difficulty with the room code, but the staff fixed it right away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Blaine

Very clean for a MOTEL
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel location was a good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have stayed in many hotels, motels and resorts. Plan your expectations accordingly when you look for a place to stay. Tip Top was a last minute need due to flight schedule. They are an older cinder block building near the airport which was my first requirement. 2nd they were clean. I check the cleanliness every f the bathroom which generally sets the time for overall cleanliness. 3rd access, we got in late and just needed somewhere to sleep that was quick in. They sent me the keyless entry code and I was able to check in online get in our room and leave with no fuss. Last safety, well lit and well cared for area so I felt safe arriving at 10:30 at night. Bonus is they have a great cafe for breakfast. Highly recommend, but caution you to remember it is a basic motel not a resort.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love food at this place
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Hui Min

Great location, however there was no hair dryer (I had to buy one from Walmart down the street). Check-in time is from 3pm and onwards, but front desk is only open 7am to 2pm. So basically if you run into any non-emergency) issues after checking in, you have to wait until the next morning to resolve it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay in Tip Top Motel

Very pleasant stay in Lihue. Clean and cozy room, excellent location in Lihue and fabulous bakery! Mahalo!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024