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Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

4.5 star property
Motel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Kaikoura Beach

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The Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge blends coastal charm with practical comforts. Guests can relax in the garden, swim in the seasonal pool, and stay connected with WiFi. Amenities include laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and luggage storage for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Spa Bath

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Triple or Twin Room, Spa Bath | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple or Twin Room, Spa Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
18 Churchill Street, Kaikoura, 7300

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kaikoura Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Motel near Kaikoura Beach
Located close to Kaikoura Museum and Fyffe House, Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, kitchens, and refrigerators

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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
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 16.5 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 16.5 per night

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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
No visitors or unregistered guests are allowed in guestrooms.
Property Registration Number 3864233

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from November to March
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Gateway Kaikoura
Gateway Motor Lodge Kaikoura
Kaikoura Gateway
Kaikoura Gateway Motor
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Kaikoura Motor Lodge
Kaikoura Gateway Hotel
Kaikoura Gateway Hotel
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge Motel
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge Kaikoura
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge Motel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

Does Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge 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 Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge located?

Situated by the ocean, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura Beach. Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 567 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 567 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 567 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 567 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 567 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here twice on road trip to Dunedin and back. Very nice, well presented room and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well kept property, friendly team and easy walk to the main shops in Kaikoura
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RHODA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well equipped. Pool looked lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean tidy place to stay. Awesome service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious unit. Very comfortable bed. 2 comfortable chairs. Easy parking. Very pleasant hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place, quiet but central to town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Amenities
Clean tidy friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard and Jane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A convenient stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel that is within walking distance to the main street
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, very clean and close to town. The owner was really helpful and friendly and gave me loads of recommendations and top tips.

10/10 Excellent

Jolene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place, happy to stay again and recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice quiet motel. Motel has a nice appearance & was close to the centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome, great sized rooms, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would say that out of all our accommodation, this room was the most modern and lovely to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and really nice, modern facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice property. Clean rooms with good facilities. Car parking is available but not always adjacent to your room. Perfect for my one night stay and conveniently located close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

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

Basic good motel

Good Motel. Position not too far from Main Street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean motel with big rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steffan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big spa bath was amazing and great water pressure. Lovely relaxing weekend but there's know Sky movies only sport.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good size room, quality crockery etc, very clean and tidy. No traffic noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well appointed motel room, ours with spa bath and balcony. Comfortable bed. Off-street parking. Easy walk into town for many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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