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Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge features, free WiFi, free off-street parking, a large solar-heated outdoor pool and a conference center. The lodge is just 1640 feet from the town center and 2625 feet from Whale Watch Kaikoura and Dolphin Encounter. Decorated in calming neutral shades, the modern European style building has studios and apartments equipped with cooking facilities, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, DVD players and ironing facilities. Some units have large corner spa baths and air-conditioning. Some first floor units have park views and others have mountain or sea views from private balconies. Most ground floor units have an outside area with tables and chairs. For leisure, guests can arrange whale watching, dolphin encounters and other sightseeing trips and activities at the tour desk. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge is conveniently located 2723 feet from Kaikoura Station and 0.9 mi from Kaikoura Airport. It offers free parking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Kaikoura, this property has an excellent location score of 8.6!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • David
    Canada Canada
    A good sized two bedroom unit. Clean and comfortable. Friendly and courteous staff with good advice on local sites and activities.
  • Brenda
    Australia Australia
    Central location but quiet. Less than 10min walk downhill to town. Friendly staff. Great & clean pool. Large room with full kitchen - large fridge, cooktop, oven & microwave.
  • Catherine
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was quite large with kitchen facilities. The bed was comfortable and the location was up the hill from the town center with only a short walk there.

Area info

Amenities of Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoor swimming pool
    • Seasonal
    • All ages welcome
    • Heated pool
    • Fenced pool
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 20

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Cash Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests arriving after 19:00 are requested to contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

    Please note that cooking of odorous foods, e.g. seafood, is not permitted at the property.

    Please note that due to the recent earthquake, some roads are closed and alternate routes may need to be taken to access the property. For further information please refer to the New Zealand Transport Agency's website.

    Please note the number of guests staying must be the same as the number of guests stated when booking your accommodations at the property. Your reservation may be canceled with a penalty fee if you arrive with additional guests.

    FAQs about Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

    • Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Swimming pool

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge include:

      • Studio
      • Apartment

    • Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge is 1,150 feet from the center of Kaikoura. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.