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Located in the seaside town of Kaikoura, New Zealand. All rooms feature kitchen facilities including microwave oven, color TV and telephone. Electric blankets and heating are provided. This motel’s facilities include a children's playground, barbecue facilities and shared laundry. Free off-street car parking is provided. Broadband internet access is available in the reception area. Local attractions include the famous Kaikoura whale watching and swimming with the dolphins.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Bedroom 4:
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Kaikoura
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Fengling
    Canada Canada
    Self check in with very clear instructions ,very clean, newly renovated room with excellent kitchenware and kitchen equipment, and cookware which the best .
  • Michtikao
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very clean and comfortable stay. Beautifully presented decor.
  • Jai
    Australia Australia
    Sean and Jessica are very friendly and helpful. They have great suggestions for things to do nearby. The beds are extremely comfortable, the room is quite spacious and you can hear the sounds of the sea at night.

Area info

Amenities of Willowbank Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Room service
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Chinese

    Sustainability initiatives

    This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

    House rules

    Willowbank Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

    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.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about USD 121. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    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

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    NZD 50 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    NZD 25 per child, per night
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    NZD 50 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

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

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos JCB Cash Debit card Willowbank Motel 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

    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 inform Willowbank 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.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

    A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Willowbank Motel

    • Willowbank Motel is 1.3 miles from the center of Kaikoura. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Willowbank Motel include:

      • Studio
      • Apartment
      • Vacation Home
      • Family
      • Twin
      • Double

    • Yes, Willowbank Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

    • Willowbank Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Willowbank Motel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.