222 The Esplanade, 7300 Kaikoura, New Zealand
#17 of 33 hotels in Kaikoura
Guests' ChoiceBased on 821 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 May 2024
Peter
New ZealandNothing
Modern, well-equipped motel in a good location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Susan
New ZealandThese property owners have consistently been doing upgrading so I was impressed with their work.
i could sit outside and hear and see the sea' It is quiet and clean. The bed was comfortable. I have stayed there before about 6 times
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Nicola
New ZealandLocation. Warmth in room. Amenities. The sea so close.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Lane
New ZealandOne heater in the room that was not powerful enough to warm the room up. (We then ask the reception for another one and they arranged one for us) The heater in the shower room was not working.
Clean and Tidy room. Good shower with lots of hot water. Nice tidy kitchen with cook top.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Robyn
New ZealandGood location, Clean and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Andre
New ZealandNothing we didn't like
Right across the road from the beach at the quieter end of the bay. Lovely to sit on the seat at the front of the property and watch the sunset and sunrise.Very spacious unit. Comfortable beds and good shower.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Sharyn
New ZealandGood view from the room. Clean and comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Jo
AustraliaThe motel is in a quiet, pretty location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Alisa
United StatesPerfect for 3 people. Beautiful views. Excellent location for walking around Kaikoura.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Anne
New ZealandExcellent location, clean and very comfortable
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Martin
SwitzerlandAside from the bathroom it got a bit aged - but nothing to complain about - fits to the price.
New bathroom. Good for a one night stay-over.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Justine
New ZealandRoom was very clean and felt refreshed
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Reinier
New ZealandThe room served our purpose of an overnight stay, with two separate beds. The room has a small table and basic chairs for meals. It is located close to the beach, great for an early morning or evening walk along the water.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Halse
New ZealandSee above re tv.
Didn't have breakfast. All facilities worked but the tv remote was a challenge. More printed guidance would have been helpful!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Jeremy
New ZealandThe weather was hot and there was no air-conditioning, if I really had to find a fault, but it really wasn't that bad- there was a fan
Great location, very clean, friendly host. Bathroom and kitchen have been modernised and look great
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Susan
United KingdomIt was all good
Location was good away from centre but lovely beachside location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Mel
New ZealandEverything!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Hugo
New ZealandOur unit could do with a new double bed. Ev charging would be nice.
Beach front location. Be able to park outside your unit.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Jac
New ZealandMaybe bedrooms are next to be renovated? Mattresses were very saggy.
Bathroom and kitchen must have been recently renovated and were great
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Laura
GermanyVery good value for money. Nice and quiet, the sea is just across the(quiet) road
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Jonathan
New ZealandThe internet was slow. It comes and goes.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Robin
New ZealandShower affected by other taps in the complex. Uncomfortable bed and lounge settee. $15 additional cost for paying with credit card
Location, units sunny aspect, roomy for two
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Lidong
ChinaThe bathroom is clean and new. The location is very good around the sea side. Nice View. Nice host
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Andre
New ZealandNil
Quiet location- could hear the sea at night. Comfortable, refurbished bathroom and kitchen. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in April 2024
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