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About this property

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 9.0 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
 
1 full bed
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
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The price and very well equipped. Clean. Nice and cosey.
  • Richard
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Modern well appointed rooms, and netflix included.
  • Jigar1993
    India India
    Friendly staff, nice and quiet location and very clean.
  • Grainne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Quality of the linen and furnishings. 2 TV's and fully equipped kitchen and the shower was excellent
  • Michelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Cosmetic personal touches. Pot plants, table ornament, incense, cotton buds, bedside table mats, bed coverings, pillows. Quality linen. Felt like home, instead of the normal sterile accommodation that all looks the same.
  • Anne-marie
    Canada Canada
    Friendly welcome. Nice place to stay. Clean and comfortable. Well equipped kitchenette.
  • Jackie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Modern, recently renovated. Quiet - due to double glazing
  • Pham
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Friendly host. He even offered us a more comfortable room. The room had smart lock, which was really safe, and free Netlix though we didnt use it
  • Fern
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The room was very clean, very comfortable and nice. Check in and check out were a breeze and pretty much all do it yourself. I didn't actually see any staff. It was very easy.
  • Julie
    Canada Canada
    Very nice looking rooms. The beds were comfortable, it had a nice sized bathroom and we had television in the living room with Netflix as well as a bedroom television with cable.. the host was friendly and accommodating, would recommend

Area info

House rules

Willowbank Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about $116. 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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardJCBEftposDebit cardCash

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.