146 Beach Road, 7300 Kaikoura, New Zealand
#18 of 33 hotels in Kaikoura
Guests' ChoiceBased on 816 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 May 2024
Leena
New ZealandClose to the beache & town centre
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Beverley
New ZealandIt was fine. No problems
Good location. Nice and quiet
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Chris
New ZealandNothing, very happy
Quiet and nice room. Bed was very comfortable. Could have had more teabags.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Amanda
New ZealandGood location, nice and clean, friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Jennifer
New ZealandThe bed was rock hard and very uncomfortable
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Shu
AustraliaLiving room / dining area a little small / tight (for 6 people)
Good location. Access to the beach behind the property. Good amenities provided by the owner.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Kyla
New ZealandFabulous hosts and a great place to stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Natthakan
ThailandNo
Clean , comfortable
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Bernljz
SingaporeToilet was surprisingly in pristine condition, considering that a lot of these motels or similar can be quite old. Ceiling heater in toilet was so warm and nice because it was the first we saw on the trip, but subsequently realised that was quite a common heater. Stayed in cosy 1 bedroom apartment, with a small kitchen for me to prep breakfast for next day when we head off! A pity it was just for a 1night stay, since it was a stopover betweenPicton ferry terminal and Lake tekapo. but was definitely a good 1 night short stay!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Victoria
United KingdomGeneral unit deco is a little tired - the kitchen blind had fallen down & not replaced.
Spacious unit with easy parking just outside apartment. Easy access to beach through gate and over train lines. Short drive into main town area. Friendly check in with recommendations for local restaurants etc. Good value accommodation.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Laraine
New Zealandnothing
the location was excellent. every thing was spotless
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Ying
New ZealandNothing
The motel is in the centre of Kaikoura, a 10-minute drive to the Kaikoura Peninsula. The beach is accessible inside the motel, so it is easy to walk to the beach. The staff are helpful and friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Victor
New ZealandNothing
Motel owner very considerate. We told her our ferry sailing has been delayed and a road crash has closed the highway. She kept the room warm and lights on for our very late check in.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Jeff
United StatesClose to the beach. Easy walk to a fine restaurant they suggested. Amazing views of mountains and beach all wrapped into one.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
John
AustraliaNothing comes to mind
Owners were fantastic, very helpful and friendly, they have upgraded rooms since purchasing the property, room was very clean, comfortable with adequate kitchen facilities to prepare a cooked meal. Will recommend and would stay there again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Cherie
New ZealandThe single beds were are bit hard and only one TV which was in living space which also had the single beds so once our youngest was in bed we couldn't watch it as it was keeping her awake
Location was really good and staff were friendly. Room was tidy. Has their own private entrance to the beach
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Peter
New Zealandit needs a cook top in the room
the room was clean and location good
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Wendy
United StatesFun nod to times gone by, with enough upgrades to be very comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Joey
New ZealandMy husband is a sweet tooth,and there was not enouth sugar for him
O yes the bed and pillows was fantastic
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Kathy
New ZealandComfortable beds & pillows
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Carolyn
United KingdomPlenty of room and great facilities, including separate longe, bedroom, bathroom. Quiet, small complex with outside grass area and easy access to beach and walking/cycling path. 25 min walk to main centre and restaurants, 15 min walk to Whale Watch transport hub, 5 min walk to large supermarket. Owners very friendly and helpful re local sites and restaurants.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Christian
AustraliaGood access to the beach, friendly staff, quite location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
John
New ZealandLovely place to stay that was quiet and warm. Very welcoming hosts.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Heather
AustraliaThe train line nearby with trains running early hours of the morning.
The location of the room and the view. Friendly staff and recommendations for places to eat
Stayed in March 2024
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