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About this property
Lobster Inn, Kaikoura Motel. This family operated motel has been the ideal location for many staying in Kaikoura and offers modern self sufficient rooms just minutes from the town center and all the Kaikoura attractions overlooking the Kaikoura Township, coast and mountains. Our 24 rm Kaikoura Motel is ideally located, and is adjacent to New World and Kaikoura's Harakeke shopping complex, an easy walk through to the cafe scene and novelty shops one mile away. We have comfortable studio rooms with tea/coffee facilities suited to 2 people for a one to two night stay, spacious delux studios with kitchenette, sleep 3, suited to a multiple night stay and one and two bedroom spacious family units with kitchenette for 4-5 people. Conference facilities on site. Ample parking including coach parking. Free unlimited fiber internet. Guest laundry on site. Look out for the Iconic Lobster on the next door Tavern/Restaurant.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mccauley
United States“It seemed expensive, but the place was really nice. Our room seemed brand new so maybe they remodeled. The rooms were very large.” - Misimana
New Zealand“Excellent stuff, 😊😊😊😊 and location handy for travel, and the bar and restaurant are brilliant, highly recommend” - Schulz
Canada“Good location, fantastic staff, comfortable family room!” - Christine New Zealand“Always a pleasure to stay here. The owners cat even came in to our room for a visit😂😻”
- Matthew United States“had a wonderful stay with a nice view and the staff was wonderful.”
- 1959 United States“The staff readily accommodated my early check-in request. At the conclusion of my stay they even drove me to the intercity bus stop in the town center. The independantly run on-site bar and restaurant was unexpectedly good.”
- Piyush
South Korea“rooms were clean and everything was arranged before we reached on Christmas Day, even though the office was closed that day.” - Katie New Zealand“Great warm room, friendly staff and great food at the lobster inn”
- Stella New Zealand“We stay here solely because of the pub which we love we can walk to it from our room”
- Shannon New Zealand“Staff are very helpful and close to the bar/restaurant”
Area info
Restaurants
- Lobster Inn Tavern
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forLunch • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 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.
The fine print
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Lobster Inn Motor Lodge in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that pets are not allowed on this property.
Please note that due to the recent earthquake, please allow sufficient travel time due to roadworks. For further information please refer to the New Zealand Transport Agency's website.
Please inform Lobster Inn Motel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
