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Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

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A restaurant with booths and tables, a counter, and hanging lights. - Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery (Lihue)
A building with a clock tower, a patterned facade, and a sign for a Tip Top Motel & Cafe. - Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery (Lihue)
A corridor with a brick wall on one side and air conditioning units mounted on the wall. - Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery (Lihue)
A neatly made bed with a dark red bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall. - Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery (Lihue)
A hallway with numbered doors, a trash bin, and a ceiling light. - Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery (Lihue)
Located close to Kalapaki Beach, Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery provides a coffee shop/cafe, a hair salon, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A room with two beds, each with a purple bedspread and matching pillows, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Annex Building 2nd floor - 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Annex Building 2nd floor - King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a clock, and a framed picture on the wall.

Annex Building First floor - 2 twin beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Annex Building First floor - King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Back Hallway - 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden floor, a white brick wall, a framed picture, a nightstand with a lamp, and a red hanger on the left.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Hallway - King Bed

A neatly made bed with a dark red bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Hallway - King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Street Facing - King Bed

A neatly made bed with a dark red bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

  • A museum interior with framed artworks, a large painting, and a glass display case.
    Kauai Museum
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • HuleÊ»ia National Wildlife Refuge
    13 min walk - 0.7 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
    6 min drive
  • Starbucks
    2 min drive
  • 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

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  • 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

7.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

FRANCO ANTONIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and very clean place to stay, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Casscius

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location n excellent food
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was fantastic. Very efficient for a quick stay on the island, clean, plenty of parking, and the restaurant downstairs was delicious and very fast even when crowded. The staff was kind and helpful. Lots of things to do within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helmuth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All worked out well. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

giorgio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a safe and clean place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised with the room and would return again. We stayed on the 1st floor so parking was right there. And free! The room was upgraded and clean. Would have liked a mini fridge in the room, though. Accessing the room via code was very convenient. Great location and easy to stroll over to the cafe for yummy breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Laureline

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

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 review

8/10 Good

Nalei

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

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

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 review

8/10 Good

Vivian

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

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 review

8/10 Good

Blaine

Very clean for a MOTEL
Stayed 1 night in May 2025