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Lobster Inn Motel

3.0 star property

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Premium Two Bedroom Suite
Premium One Bedroom Suite | Bathroom
Exterior
Deluxe King Studio
Deluxe King Studio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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115 Beach Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe King Studio

Deluxe King Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium One Bedroom Suite | Living area

Premium One Bedroom Suite

  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Queen Studio

Deluxe Queen Studio

  • Mountain view
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Two Bedroom Suite

Premium Two Bedroom Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Lobster Inn Motel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Lobster Inn Motel offers 24 accommodations with hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

During your stay at Lobster Inn Motel, you'll be within walking distance of Kaikoura Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Kaikoura Museum and a few minutes from Kaikoura District Museum
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kaikōura motel.

Lobster Inn Motel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

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 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 debit 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

Lobster Inn Motel Motel

Lobster Inn Motor Lodge

Lobster Inn Motel Kaikoura

Lobster Inn Motel Motel Kaikoura

Lobster Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room very clean. 20 minute walk into town centre so reasonable location. Bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely staff, clean tidy rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable with all the comforts advertised. Just want we were looking for. Supermarket across the road and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

RSB

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rinaldo Ronnebro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly welcoming, backstreet motel on the Main Street. Good parking. Clean and we had all we needed for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and tidy. Clean bathroom. Perfectly adequate for overnight (or longer) stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A soon as I checked in the service was great the lady was so happy and was helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Lovely and clean, and quite. Close to supermarket, beach and town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice warm room Comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Philip, Seattle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with family in a 1-bedroom unit. Configuration is two single beds in a separate bedroom, and a double and a single in the main room. This room was in the rear of the property so away from the main road and so we weren't bothered by any noise from the road. The room was tidy, clean, and with lots of space. Good TV options. The only thing missing is that without net curtains on the front door and windows keeping the place private requires having the main curtains closed which makes it quite dark inside. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

2/10 Terrible

Julia

We needed to cancel this booking as realised it was not dog friendly .The person I phoned was rude and unhelpful until I advised her the booking detail gave me the number as a contact . I would advise any bookings to not include Bank Details as I am now concerned my booking was not cancelled at Expedia and I have been billed . The person.m
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time we have stayed here. Found it to be very clean and tidy and well organised. Very friendly. Would stay there again, definitely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Can't go wrong

Great accomadaton. Clean, Comfortable Close to beach and supermarket Lovely reception Girls loved meeting Sadie the cat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

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

Great value for a restful night’s sleep

Great value in a recently remodeled, very comfortable motel, about five minutes drive from town center and two block walk from the ocean. Manager extremely responsive to our every request and tips for the best restaurant (Pier Hotel) serving crayfish, a local favorite, including getting a great table with a view. The rooms face the parking lot, but the price saving over waterfront view hotels more than paid for our upscale dinner. Kaikoura has a great seaside vibe and just enough to do without being overcrowded. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Winston

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
It was spacious for 4 people. Wifi was not good. Overall happy with the venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

MARTIN JOHN

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

2 night stay

Comfortable large, clean room. Very friendly staff. Room well equipped. Bed comfy. Great location, opposite supermarket
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hyekyung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

c

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, convenient, peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024