Kaikoura Beach Motel

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

Photo gallery for Kaikoura Beach Motel

Superior House | Beach/ocean view
Superior House
Superior Room | Living room
Aerial view
Superior Room | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan

Explore the area

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124 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Fyffe House
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior House

Highlights

Garden
Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

About the area

Kaikōura

At Kaikoura Beach Motel you'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Kaikoura Beach and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Peninsula Walkway. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .Enjoy access to scooter/moped rentals and bike hire. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and a garden. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights in the region of this Kaikōura motel include Point Kean Seal Colony and Mount Fyffe.

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
  • Peninsula Walkway - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Motel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Kaikoura Beach
As a guest of Kaikoura Beach Motel, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This Kaikōura motel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Kaikoura Beach Motel offers 10 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

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

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • 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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 40.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 10:30 AM) and Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 40.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

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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

What is the cancellation policy at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

Kaikoura Beach Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 11 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaikoura Beach Motel on 13 Jan 2026 start from AU$150.58, including 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.

Is parking available at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

Yep, Kaikoura Beach Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Kaikoura Beach Motel?

Yep, Kaikoura Beach Motel is a short 8-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. Fun beach activities include swimming.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

No, Kaikoura Beach Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kaikoura Beach Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kaikoura Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 411 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. The room was freshly renovated and sparkling clean. The kitchenette and laundry were great. Management were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parked right outside the room. Didnt use laundry. Would have loved to have a toaster in the room instead of going to communal kitchen. Room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older style motel, very comfortable, very clean. Exceptionally well priced. I will return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with partner
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

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Travelled with partner
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

Priti

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Well located, quiet, adequate comfort level. I would expect a motel to have a far better equipped kitchen than simply a toaster, microwave, electric wok and sandwich press - with no pots or pans.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathrine

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

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No microwave or cooking utensils in room was a little disappointing although they were available in a common room. Not too convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with family
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

Dani Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close enough to the town centre to walk but far enough to be peaceful. Clean, well thought of, organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoon Pwint

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we first arrived, we were a little surprised by how compact the unit was—but that quickly changed. The space is really well appointed and turned out to be the perfect size for our stay. It was super clean, comfortable, and ideal for a one-night stopover. We appreciated the convenience of direct check-in, and it was a lovely touch to be personally greeted by the manager when we arrived. Friendly people and a great location made for a very pleasant stay. Would happily return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
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