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Kaikoura Motor Inn

3.0 star property
Unwind in a peaceful garden setting or fire up the barbecue for an unforgettable stay. Enjoy top-notch hospitality from attentive staff.

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Balcony
Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is S$149
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

Room options

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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

Studio, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

2 bedroom apartment with twin beds

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Studio, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Family 2 Bedrooms for 3 people

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Family 2 Bedrooms for 4 people

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
205 Beach Road, Kaikoura, 7300

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 1 min drive
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 3 min drive
  • Fyffe House - 7 min drive
  • Peninsula Walkway - 9 min drive
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Eco-certified motel
You can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Kaikoura Motor Inn. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and tour/ticket information
  • Barbecues, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kaikoura Motor Inn include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and stovetops

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 9 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 20 per person

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)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 20 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaikoura Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

As of 22 Feb,2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaikoura Motor Inn on 1 Mar,2025 start from S$149.18, 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.

How much is parking at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Kaikoura Motor Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this eco-certified motel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Kaikoura Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 473 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 473 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 473 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 473 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 473 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

We loved the friendly service and the room was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Staff were friendly, bed a little firm but otherwise an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

The owners were wonderful and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

ideal spot for our family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

was all satisfactory
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Enjoyable stay, everything you needed was there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ross

Good and fair value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Room was spacious and clean. Owner was super friendly and helpful. Walked to kaikoura takeaways located right up the road and it was a great spot for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frantz

The motel is easily located about 5 min from the town centre, it's as nice as most motel we've been on, we've been happy with it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Nice and tidy, great view of the mountains
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Only stayed one night but met our needs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janene

It was a spacious room with good amenities. Clean and with good parking. I would stay there again. It was close to town and provided everything that we needed. Comfy beds allowed a goid night sleep. There is teaffic noise but ygsf disnt annoy or keep us awake.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Andre

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very dated motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Xinxin

Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Nice clean accommodation. Very friendly staff. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Great place to stay very happy and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Overall, we had a lovely stay. The shower was not that powerful but it did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Say high to Don ! Nice person !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Vijay

Good place to stay. Spacious. Shower door was too narrow.you need to squeeze through the doors to get I to the shower. The owner loves in am adjacent unit and they have 2 big dogs. All instructions are clerly printed and kept on file in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Honor

Great customer service on check in. Servicing of unit during 3 night stay, bit hit and miss.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024