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We had a great stay, staff are very friendly and helpful and units are clean and well stocked. Plenty of parking and a good space for the kids to play.
Amber
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ivan on 2024/4/24
Thanks Amber for taking the time to write us a review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope too see you again.
6/10 Okay
BRIAN
Traveled with partner
2024/4/21
No double glazing in the units to cut down the road noise which is only metres from the unit we stayed in.
We would have liked to of watched sky TV but both the evening and morning after advertise that the sky was not available due to atmospheric conditions which I seriously doubt. There was only one coffee sachet provided and it would’ve been nice to have a cuppa coffee at night and one the next morning. The hot water pressure was minimal and not sufficient to have a comfortable shower.
BRIAN
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Ivan on 2024/4/21
Thanks for taking the time to write us a review. I am sorry to hear that you don't get to watch the sky TV. If we were informed of that, it can be easily fixed by resetting the decoder. As for the coffee sachet, we provide plenty of instant coffee and a variety of tea. Plunger coffee doesn't get used most of the time however if you need more, you can always ask from the office. As everyone has different habit, we can't please everyone but you can make yourself happier if you can let us know while you stayed here and the problem can be easily fixed. This is the 1st time that we were told that the water pressure was minimal considering we are using gas and not hot water cylinder. We will monitor on this issue.
6/10 Okay
Ross
2024/4/15
Liked: Staff & service
Proximety to everything around Kaikoura
Ross
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Ivan on 2024/4/17
Thanks Ross for taking the time to write us a review. It is very much appreciated.
Thanks Steven for taking the time to write us a review. It is very much appreciated.
4/10 Poor
Linda
Traveled with family
2024/2/16
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I did not check on whereabouts of Beach Road. I assumed it would be near a beach, but no it was on the main south/north road with heavy trucks passing all night. Not much sleeping done.
Also breakfast promised, and indeed was on their street advertising, but when I asked it, was no we don't do breakfast.
Linda
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Ivan on 2024/2/16
We are sorry to hear that you do not get much sleep. It is on our website that we are located on the main highway and we are about 10 minutes walk to the beach. The rate does not include breakfast just room only.
We arrived slightly early only to have a lady step out of room and scream across the carpark that we were early come back later. She actually had no idea who we were. We could have been people asking for a look through or their next available date.
Pros
- Clean and tidy with a good range of kitchen utensils.
- The 5th bed was a proper bed in the lounge area making for a better night's sleep
- large modern bathroom
Cons
- no ability to drop luggage off early
Deryck
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Ivan on 2024/1/9
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. You arrived just before 12pm which is not considered as slightly early and you were not the only arrived before check in time. We have a few groups arrived early everyday because they were already in Kaikoura. Between Christmas and New Year most guests did not check out early as they were only holiday so we only have a small window of time to do our cleaning. I have to raise my voice so you can hear me as this property is not small and I do not want you to wait there and expect someone to answer the doorbell although the office said closed and check in time is from 2pm. If anyone is here for any other reason will have to come back later or check the website as we were all flat out cleaning. To get the rooms ready for the next group of guests arriving on that day is our top priority to avoid unhappy guests who actually follow instructions. Nevertheless we are still glad that you were pleased with the unit.
Friendly service. Spacious. Very comfortable value accommodation
We returned an extra night when our activity was postponed.
Barb
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Ivan on 2023/11/19
Thanks Barb for your excellent feedback. We are glad to have you back again. Hope you get to see the whales today. Enjoy the rest of your holiday in NZ.
We had a a great stay at Kaikoura Motor Inn. It is a bit out of town but we had a car so not a problem. The furnishings are basic but clean and comfortable. Bed was comfy but a bit soft for me. Good kitchen with everything you need. Fairly spacious unit and I think great value for a 2 bed apartment.
Fiona
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Ivan on 2023/11/12
Thanks Fiona for the lovely review. It is very much appreciated.
10/10 Excellent
Courtney
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Affordable, clean and so so warm!! The bed was comfy and the shower was amazing!!! Was also nice and quiet. Will definitely choose again when back in kaikoura !!!
Courtney
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Ivan on 2023/10/28
Thanks Courtney for your kind feedback. It is very much appreciated and we hope to see you again.
All the info in the unit re activities and dining are years out of date. No breakfast available either. No staff apparently . Things like that should be kept up todate.
Ros
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Ivan on 2023/10/24
Thanks Ros for the feedback. It is very much appreciated.
Thanks Cheryl for taking the time to write us a review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us.
6/10 Okay
KEN
2023/8/25
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A reasonable good value for money stay in Kaikoura. This is an older complex but it has been refurbished and was spotlessly clean . The operators were friendly and helpful .
I would stay here again .
KEN
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ivan on 2023/8/25
Thanks Ken for taking the time to write us a review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us.
8/10 Good
Helen
2023/7/11
Helen
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Ivan on 2023/7/13
Thanks Helen for taking the time to write us a review. It is very much appreciated.
The staff were very friendly, and the studio apartment was very spacious and had everything we needed. As back packers we were without a car and arrived on public transport from Picton - bear in mind that it is a long walk into/out of Kaikoura from here, so if you don't have a car, you may want to use the local shuttle bus if you have heavy luggage in tow. We knew this was the case before arrival and therefore his was not an issue for us. Overall we had a lovely stay.
Sam
Response from Ivan on 2023/2/16
Thanks Sam for your excellent review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you again.
Probably the cleanest motel I've ever stayed in. The owner was nice and recommended a better seal colony to visit (go to Ohau Point rather than the one close to town - way more seals and pups!).
Patrick
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Ivan on 2023/2/14
Thank you Patrick for your excellent feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you again.