266 Esplanade, 7300 Kaikoura, New Zealand
#4 of 32 hotels in Kaikoura
Guests' ChoiceBased on 997 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Free Wifi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 4, 2024
Anthony
New ZealandNothing
The view was outstanding, staff helpful and friendly. The location was good and we have booked for another stay.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Toni
New ZealandCould use an extractor fan in the bathroom and a curtain over the entrance door.
It was very cozy
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Kate
New ZealandLovely location, they were very welcoming of us having our dog travel with us 🙂
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 31, 2024
John
New Zealandview out across Kaikoura bay to the mountains vovered in snow was spectacular Construction work next door did not impact on our stay.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Gordon
New ZealandFriendly owners, cleanliness, location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 21, 2024
Jocelyn
AustraliaGreat view and location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Fiona
AustraliaVery small shower cubicle. Wouldn’t be suitable for a larger individual
The location is across the water giving wonderful views of the mountains. Very peaceful location. Comfortable bed.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 16, 2024
Peter
New ZealandWater pressure was low.
Great location and facilities were great.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 15, 2024
James
IrelandLittle more Privacy on front balcony would have been great
Very nice
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 14, 2024
Donna
New ZealandThe view, location, cleanliness, the set up, the bed
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 12, 2024
Miree
AustraliaNothing
Location was excellent and the motel has recently been totally renovated inside as a result of prior earthquake damage. Beautiful spot with lovely view of water and mountains.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Donna
AustraliaShower a little small
The outlook to the water is amazing and the two chairs inside looking out fantastic
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Rebecca
New ZealandFantastic view. Clean and tidy.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 3, 2024
Angela
New ZealandThe hotplates in the kitchen were a little touch and go but for a short stay you can accept and just use.
The ages of our group hadn't been past on to them but they had a plan if it was teenagers, nothing was too much for them. Location is great along the water, playground close by if needed, easy drive to supermarket if you needed to, good sized rooms, kids and adults were happy here. On a side note, our preschoolers left behind their soft toys (they had put them back to bed cos they were tired), cleaning staff found them, rang us and then "babysat" the toys for a week till we were passing through again. Nothing was a hassle, thank you!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 1, 2024
Peter
New ZealandThe bathroom and shower are to small.
The view
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Debbie
New Zealandthe location and view from the room were perfect.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Kimberley
New Zealandthe motel is undergoing renovations and there was road works so not as quiet during the day as it was last time, but these did not detract from our stay.
fabulous views over the water and the mountains. usually peaceful being away from the centre of town, great location. nice clean room with good amenities.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Cara
New ZealandLoved everything about this motel. Amazingly clean, lovely view and great reception when arriving. Woukd definitely stay again
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Mike
AustraliaProximity to the pub for dinner Friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Darryl
AustraliaNothing to fault.
Quiet,relaxing location with the most amazing views of bay and mountains. Very clean, comfortable room with modern decor and facilities. Short walk to nearby Hotel.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Lori
United States of AmericaThe property was under construction. Staff let us know in a booking.com message and offered a refund if it was doing to be a problem. I am glad they let us know. What I didn’t like is they started back up with hammers and drills before 8 am the next day. Besides that, it was quiet. Other than that, we loved the property and would stay here again!
Wonderful view of the beach right from our ground floor room. 10/10 wifi strength, 6/10 pillows, 9/10 comfortable bed, 10/10 comfortable chairs, 9/10 shower pressure, Easy parking right outside our door. Close proximity to walk to the Peninsula Beach Walk, easy 3 minute drive into shops and restaurants. We could have walked but we had been hiking all day. Great location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Julian
New ZealandRenovations were advised AFTER Booking was made. However renovations appeared well managed and did not really effect our stay and can appreciate the difficulty :)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 23, 2024
Paul
New ZealandBusy with early morning builders.
Veiws and location, good service.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Webby
New ZealandNothing
Excellent place to stay. Lovely clean room with a very comfortable bed. Amazing lookout, right across from the beach. Would definitely recommend
Stayed in April 2024
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