Kaikoura Beach Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Kaikōura with free parking

Photo gallery for Kaikoura Beach Motel

Aerial view
Economy Studio
Superior House
Superior House | Living area
Superior House | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July

Explore the area

Map
124 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

Economy Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior House

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kaikōura

At Kaikoura Beach Motel you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Kaikoura Beach and 1.7 km (1 mi) from Kaikoura Museum. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Kaikōura motel include Kaikoura District Museum and Fyffe House.

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
  • Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 7 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Motel in Kaikōura with free parking
Kaikoura Beach Motel offers its guests 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
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Kaikoura Beach Motel offers 10 accommodations with free toiletries and portable fans. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay

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.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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 5 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaikoura Beach Motel on 8 July 2025 start from AU$129.37, 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.

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. 197 out of 365 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 365 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 365 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 365 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 365 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Only stayed the one night but the room was excellent, clean and comfortable and had a great view from our lounge area but that did mean that walkers could look in from the roadway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy to beach and town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joost

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel clean and it had everything you needed with a small kitchenette down the outside of facility. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
It is an older property which has been renovated. It was a cost effective place to stop so we could do the Whale Watch thing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Roomie, great layout nice staff, easy to walk to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent support from staff who are very friendly. Actual building is dated but modernised with decor and fittings. The room has everything you need and done very nicely. We chatted with neighbours and the owners. Would stay again & recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean spacious rooms great host
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janine

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms and beds. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kataraina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was beautifully updated and thoughtfully decorated. The bed was incredibly comfortable. Felt like a home away from home. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gregg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for money. The veiw of the beach on a nice day is unbeatable. An older establishment but it served its purpose well. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great oceanfront room, very clean and comfortable bed! Good amenities in the kitchenette...everything we needed for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the ocean from our room - very clean and a great sized room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is perfectly located and close to everything. As well, right across the street from the beach and the magnificent views. Our hostess was very friendly and helpful. We were able to stash our bags with them upon checkout as our train was in the late afternoon. We were also taken to the train station as it would have been quite the walk with suitcases. They went above and beyond! I highly recommend this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satomi

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

Perfect place to stay in Kaikoura

Everything was perfect for our stay. We will stay here again next time we go to Kaikoura.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy Kum Toh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Straightforward, fussfree, contactless checkin. Room is clean and has almost everything we need for a one-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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

Lovely view

Owners were very nice and our one-bedroom suite was lovely. We enjoyed the view and the spacious feel. The complimentary laundry facilities were also much appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025