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Kaikoura Beach Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Kaikōura with free parking

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Kaikoura Beach Motel is steps from the bay, offering a practical retreat with thoughtful amenities. Kids love the playground, parents appreciate the laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff and the motel's strategic location.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NT$2,364
NT$2,719 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4

Room options

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Economy Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Highchair
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Living area

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Living room

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
LED TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior House | Living area

Superior House

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
124 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Motel near the bay
Kaikoura Beach Motel provides amenities like a playground and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, helicopter/airplane tours, and scooter rentals
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Kaikoura Beach Motel have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries

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Kaikoura Quality Suites
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 366 reviews
The price is NT$2,536
NT$2,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15 per stay

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kaikoura Beach Motel Motel
Kaikoura Beach Motel Kaikoura
Kaikoura Beach Motel Motel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaikoura Beach Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

As of 2025/12/1, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaikoura Beach Motel on 2025/12/3 start from NT$2,364, 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 Kaikoura Beach Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kaikoura Beach Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum, and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Kaikoura Beach Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 400 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allan Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and clean, nice for our overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay - clean and tidy and central to activities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
very nice room, clean and has a terrific view!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short stroll to town centre and beach walkway
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wieke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean tidy, friendly, opposite beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean. Great area, close to shops and restaurants. Very reasonable in price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed a few years ago and they've done it up nicely. Great bathroom reno and super comfortable bed. Ocean view from our modest room. Great base to explore the town on foot. Highly recommended and we will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean facilities and very welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely place, wonderful staff, comfy beds, great location. Free laundry was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A nice place to stay.would recomend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So tidy and exceptionally clean, will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priti

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely to have the room warm and lit and looking inviting for when I arrived late at night, very thoughtful 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and warm, nice be opposite beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The ease of checking in and out was perfect for our fleeting visit!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and close to the bowling club where we were playing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 nights in the superior room with sea view. Absolutely loved it! clean, quiet, would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Grest for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Top place, easy to deal with given expedias slow process with details.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position, nice staff had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were amazing, friendly and helpful with extra needs for an elderly family member. Having 2 bedrooms was really great. Kitchen and laundry available. We also had a view of the ocean. Close to a really great cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice clean motel

Great, clean motel, Great veiw, would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the sea views from the unit. Could hear the waves gentle lapping sounds from inside the unit. Sunny north facing unit. Bathroom had powerful shower. Newly refurbished, comfortable beds...great nights sleep. Absolutely spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025