160 Esplanade, 7300 Kaikoura, New Zealand
#22 of 33 hotels in Kaikoura
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1038 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 April 2024
Kath
AustraliaThe location right across from the beach and the comfortable room and facilities made it an enjoyable convient stop for our two days of exploring the area.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Peter
New ZealandLovely small warm compact unit with very clean comfortable beds and very friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Beverley
New ZealandNothing. It was great.
Very clean and very cosy to arrive on a cold evening to find that the heating had been turned on. Was a lovely warm welcome
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Cutler
New ZealandGood set up for cooking
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Yoann
New ZealandToo small corridor bathroom and toilet area
Price, location, clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Norman
New ZealandNo comfortable chairs so one can relax in the unit,
The price was fair for the location and standard of the Motel. The unit was clean and comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Stacey
New ZealandLovely view. Spacious unit.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Gary
United Kingdommattress on bed could have been more supportive, bit of a minor concavity in the middle
clean and spacious room separate settee, although lacking in support separate table and chairs inside and out for 2 people well structured kitchenette and bathroom
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Cynthia
New ZealandThe location is great and I like the beach is opposite. It good value for money
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Joanne
New ZealandGot upgraded
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Erika
New Zealandthe bedroom was a bit tight around the bed/door. Unfortunately it was always cold in this room, but we did have ample heating available to keep us warm.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Christine
New ZealandBathroom windows, had mould on the glass, just need a clean. Everything else was fantastic
Everything was lovely, relaxed atmosphere, welcoming,
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Jo
United KingdomThe location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Ann
New Zealandall ok
most things went well.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Annie
New ZealandNo hooks or places in the bathroom to put clothes, towels (one small towel rail, but not large enough for two) etc, lack of vanity bench space. The photo and title indicated that we would've got a seaview, which was the reason for staying there, but aaargh, we didn't!
It was spacious. Liked having a wee verandah space with outdoor table and chairs and that we could park outside our unit. Nice to have cooking facilities. The owners were warm, polite and friendly. Liked having a couch inside that was comfortable to sit on.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Nikki
New ZealandThe shower was not at all powerful. I would have had difficulty washing my hair. Other than that, the bathroom was very clean and looked recently upgraded.
The staff/owners were so friendly and thoughtful. I arrived late to a warm, clean, cozy room. A great location too. I would stay again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Kissell
New ZealandLocation and views.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Kay
New ZealandGood value for money. Nice to be opposite the sea front.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Cations
New ZealandN/a
Location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Kerry
New ZealandDue to older construction poor sound insulation, noise coming from adjoining unit. Bit more curtain coverage on front door would be helpful
Location Clean Older style and basic but quite acceptable for short stay, had everything you'd need
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Fiona
New Zealandgreat location- just across the road from the beach and a short walk into town
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Elaine
New ZealandNo hooks in bathroom for clothes.
Was clean and tidy, handy to shops etc, comfortable bed . Television had all Sky channels.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Cindy
New ZealandThe shower head is very low and poor water pressure
Location, comfortable beds, laundry onsite. They did upgrade our room due to a leak in our booked room which was unexpected.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Kay
New ZealandA bit dated but was clean and comfortable
Location
Stayed in March 2024
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