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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
The current price is NT$5,682
NT$6,745 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building 2nd floor - 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building 2nd floor - King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building First floor - 2 twin beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building First floor - King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Back Hallway - 2 Twin Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Hallway - King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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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. Hanalei Bay and Waimea Canyon 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 which includes interior views and art as well as an individual male
    Kauai Museum
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grove Farm Homestead showing flowers, a house and interior views
    Grove Farm Homestead
    2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kilohana Plantation featuring heritage elements and interior views
    Kilohana Plantation
    2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kukui Grove Shopping Center
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    2 min drive
  • Rob's Good Times Grill
    11 min walk
  • Kauai Diner
    14 min walk
  • Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
    1 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

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NT$5,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19
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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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Tip Top Motel Cafe Bakery Lihue
Tip Top Motel Cafe Bakery
Tip Top Cafe Bakery Lihue
Tip Top Cafe Bakery
Tip Top Motel Cafe Bakery
Tip Top Cafe & Bakery Lihue
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Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery Lihue
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery Motel Lihue

Frequently asked questions

Is Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

As of 2026/1/21, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery on 2026/1/27 start from NT$5,682, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Poipu Beach.

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Reviews

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 953 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 953 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 953 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 953 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 953 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Basic motel no frillls

Clean room. Basic amenities. A motel best describes the room. Great restaurant for breakfast and lunch. Air conditioning was very loud. Close to Airport so you can hear planes taking off. Check-in is all by email which was simple. Good for one night stays
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the central location to the town and airport. Easy access to the restaurant for breakfast. The internet was a little slow but so was data access on Tmobile. Often switching to LTE. So it is what it is. Area was older, hotel buildings also, but honestly that is what we were expecting. It is Kauai after all. The price was one of the better ones out there when not looking to go to a resort or pay resort prices. We would go back not expecting it to change much. That being the appeal for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Blaine

Very clean for a MOTEL
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

ANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a no-frills motel that serves its purpose. Cannot recommend their cafe enough!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Vivian

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

10/10 Excellent

Stella

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

Great stay at TipTop

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Mimi

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

10/10 Excellent

Pete

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

8/10 Good

Darrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Conveniently located to attractions, restaurants, shops, etc
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyoko

Liked: Amenities
The hotel is awesome and clean and the check in process was so smooth with an agent checking with me to make sure I had the room number and entry code. The neighborhood seems a little sketchy with scary looking people in the parking lot but I can’t blame that on the motel! And the price of the room was very good. Overall super stoked with the motel room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice motel and the staff ate all very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Archana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff very friendly, convenient to have a restaurant at site, centrally located, free Wi-Fi, all clean all we needed.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just spent one night - it was clean, comfortable & quiet. Checking in was very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful with accommodating a late check-in and early check-out!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Vi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property located near airport ( 5 min) drive . Location is safe and bed is comfy .
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convient location for cafe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023