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Kaikoura Motor Inn

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Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Terrace/patio
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
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Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Living area
Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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205 Beach Road, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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2 bedroom apartment with twin beds

2 bedroom apartment with twin beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Mountain View

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Studio, Multiple Beds

Family Studio, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Apartment

Family Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

About this property

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Motel in Kaikōura with free parking
This smoke-free motel features concierge services, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite.
Kaikoura Motor Inn offers 9 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Kaikōura motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kaikoura Motor Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Kaikoura Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an area shuttle (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Kaikoura Beach and a few minutes from Kaikoura Museum
  • Local-area shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Kaikoura Motor Inn, you'll find barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Kaikoura Motor Inn also features a garden, a picnic area, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This Kaikōura motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive lockbox information.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Colonial Court Kaikoura
Colonial Court Motel Kaikoura
Heritage Court Motor Lodge Kaikoura
Heritage Court Motor Lodge
Heritage Court Motor Kaikoura
Heritage Court Motor
Kaikoura Motor Inn Motel
Kaikoura Motor Inn Kaikoura
Kaikoura Motor Inn Motel Kaikoura
Heritage Court Motor Lodge Kaikoura

Kaikoura Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 518 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Very clean rooms, great part of town ,great price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mischa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a cabin for ‘a family of five’ - two double rooms and a well-equipped lounge room and kitchenette with a small back deck looking onto the mountains - everything was absolutely spotless, the staff were so friendly, and the owner even dropped me and my luggage at the railway station upon my departure! The only minor issues were the lack of screen doors or windows (with a lot of blowflies around), and the beds are pretty soft. If you like that kind of thing. The cabins were like older but renovated rooms with new carpet, paint, shower and kitchenette; fully equipped kitchen, medium fridge, microwave, flatscreen TV; dining table with four chairs, three-seater sofa and a couple of lounge chairs. Both bedrooms have built-ins and bedside table, the smaller with Mountain views, the larger facing the front (parking area) with blackout curtains. I will definitely be staying here again next time I’m in Kaikoura!
Lounge and dining
Appliances
Beverages
Kitchenette
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
check in was ok, but when we got to our room we found there was no toilet paper no tea & coffee, our room was not serviced during our 3 night stay. our unit was very close to the main road which made it very noisy traffic wise. Carpets could do with a clean, we found rice crackers under our bed This is an older style motel which needs some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night, it had all we needed, easy walk to food outlets, longer walk to town centre. Staf were friendly on arrrival. Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

adel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night, with my Mother and my two kids aged 2 and 5. The owners have acquired the business over the last month or so and are making genuine efforts to upgrade the facilities and do best by their customers. Super friendly staff. Spotlessly clean with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Fit out is basic but they are upgrading it currently and I imagine that the next time we stay, it will be even better. Thanks for an enjoyable little getaway. We will see you next time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with clean tidy facilities. Even though a little traffic noise we had a great night's sleep. Supermarket and petrol stations near by. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and tidy unit. Excellent for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stop
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was adequate for our one night stay but would have been better if there were two single beds in one of the bedrooms. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with lovely mountain views
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As we arrived late evening, really appreciated that the heat pump had been turned on for us and we arrived to a warm room. Don was a very friendly & happy face to warmly greet us at reception
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice.Clean and comfy. Accomodating staff and owner. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older style unit that was adequate for our 1 night stay..On the main road in, away from the town centre. The bed was comfy, the unit was clean with cooking facilities. A large grass area saw children playing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet even though it was on main road. Owners very nice. Lots of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

S.

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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8/10 Good

Xernan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay for a night. Recommended if you need a place to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family
Ideal stopover for my family visiting from the UK. Good location for supermarket shop or takeaways.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay. On main road, so road noise noticed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

kay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money

I spent 4 nights here. The room was comfortable although a little dated. It has everything you need. There is also a guest laundry and a BBQ to use. Lovely view to the mountains. The town centre is only a short drive away. There is a supermarket and petrol station nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rajendran

Travelled with partner
The room was good However, the road noise was loud and disturbed our sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025