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Alpine View Motel

3.0 star property
This seaside motel blends sun and relaxation, with nearby nature reserves and bicycle rentals for exploring the area.

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A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background. - Alpine View Motel (Kaikoura)
Property grounds - Alpine View Motel (Kaikoura)
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV. - Alpine View Motel (Kaikoura)
A pathway leading to a gate labeled "GUESTS ONLY" with a sign indicating "Cross to Beach with care 'Railway Line' Please Close Gate." - Alpine View Motel (Kaikoura)
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains. - Alpine View Motel (Kaikoura)
Alpine View Motel, by the sea, features 12 beach bars and a playground for families. Guests can enjoy the library or use the garden's barbecue grills. Past visitors consistently praise the attentive staff for exceptional service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Suite, Mountain View

A hotel room with a red bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a kitchenette in the background.

Standard Suite, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Studio Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, Mountain View

A room with two single beds, each with red bedding and white pillows, a small chair, and a radiator.

Standard Suite, Mountain View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (2 People)

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (2 People)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a view of the city through curtains.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 bedroom (3 People )

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a painting, and a window.

Suite, 1 bedroom (3 People )

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Room

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a kitchenette, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Studio Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Kaikōura, Alpine View Motel is in the business district and on 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding. Visit our Kaikōura travel guide
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146 Beach Road, Kaikoura, 7300

What's nearby

  • A pebble beach with mountains in the background.
    Kaikoura Beach
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A coastal landscape with green hills, a beach, and snow-capped mountains in the background.
    Peninsula Walkway
    18 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Kaikoura Museum
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    20 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    137 min drive

Restaurants

  • Craypot
    3 min drive
  • Kaikoura Seafood BBQ
    8 min drive
  • Coopers Catch
    2 min drive
  • Hiku
    4 min drive
  • Strawberry Tree
    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

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 12 beach bars

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle tours
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpine View Motel 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 Alpine View Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Alpine View Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Alpine View Motel located?

Situated on the beach, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. Kaikoura District Museum is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

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

Alpine View Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 565 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic, the staff and very helpful and friendly and the room was a great size and set up
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great access to the beach, & and easy path into town. Convenient location & wonderful welcoming place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is an older style motel but is warm, clean and comfortable. Has great access directly to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, direct access to the beach, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay with friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - with access to beach. Friendly welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lhizz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, lovely homely motel with beach access, would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy also right on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel was clean Parking was easy Very close to the beach Bed was comfy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people and nice clean comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

qiumei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with supermarket beside and beach on the back, quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly welcome. Very clean and a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, very clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kean Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and nice motel! Strongly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Amenities
Clean, very friendly hosts, great spot with access to the beach and track to walk into town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff. Very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate clean unit.good beds, good size bathroom. Has a hob & cookware.handy to gas station & supermarket. and backs on to the beach, what more could you want!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Damiano

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, clean and with all the comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and comfortable accommodation with very friendly and helpful management.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, cosy, clean, and affordable, access to beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great little motel with friendly staff.

Really great motel with good facilities to self-cater. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel, spotlessly clean. Lovely rooms, beach access. Owners very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean and warm rooms. All staff very friendly and helpful, will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy easy access to town centre and good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & helpful advice given when we arrived - The motel was fab!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024