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Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed
Interior entrance
Hair dryer, towels
Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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18 Churchill Street, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Spa Bath

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Triple or Twin Room, Spa Bath

Deluxe Triple or Twin Room, Spa Bath

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

A seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and RV/bus/truck parking are onsite.
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge offers 20 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 4.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Kaikōura motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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 Gateway Motor Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kaikoura Museum. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura Beach
As a guest of Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Kaikōura motel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

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 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property 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)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 16.5 per night.

Payment types at the property

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 16.5 per night

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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
No visitors or unregistered guests are allowed in guestrooms.
Property Registration Number 3864233
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.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in November and close in March.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Gateway Kaikoura
Gateway Motor Lodge Kaikoura
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Kaikoura Gateway Motor
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Kaikoura Motor Lodge
Kaikoura Gateway Hotel
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Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 597 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 597 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 597 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 597 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 597 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable, room which was perfectly adequate for our overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation lovely and clean. Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always lovely to stay here. Clean facilities and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and very helpful. Clean and spacious apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and helpful reception staff, good amenities in room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great clean nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here twice on road trip to Dunedin and back. Very nice, well presented room and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Henri-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and friendly staff. Close to city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well kept property, friendly team and easy walk to the main shops in Kaikoura
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, spacious, clean and comfortable. Located walking distance to town but on the main hilly road so it was noisy to sleep. Suggest ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place, quiet but central to town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jolene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place, happy to stay again and recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Terrific room and the jacuzzi bath much appreciated! Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean tidy place to stay. Awesome service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable great sized unit. Friendly staff. Would recommend highly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome, great sized rooms, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel that is within walking distance to the main street
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and really nice, modern facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, friendly staff.
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard and Jane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A convenient stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025