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Kaikoura Motor Inn

2.0 star property
Travelers relax in a peaceful garden setting or gather around the barbecue for memorable evenings at this welcoming inn with attentive staff ready to assist.

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Kaikoura Motor Inn offers a quiet retreat with a garden, playground, in-room WiFi, multilingual staff, concierge services, tour assistance, and an area shuttle. Enjoy outdoor dining with barbecue facilities.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is RM419
RM482 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 bedroom apartment with twin beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Kaikōura, Kaikoura Motor Inn is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Kaikōura travel guide
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205 Beach Road, Kaikoura, 7300

What's nearby

  • #lifeatexpedia
    Kaikoura Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Peninsula Walkway which includes general coastal views, mountains and landscape views
    Peninsula Walkway
    7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Kaikoura Museum
    3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    100 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Whaler
    3 min drive
  • Kaikoura Seafood BBQ
    9 min drive
  • Why Not Cafe
    4 min drive
  • King Tide Eatery
    4 min drive
  • Tipsy Foodie's
    3 min drive

About this property

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Property highlights
You can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Kaikoura Motor Inn. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A local area shuttle, concierge services and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket information, barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kaikoura Motor Inn include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and stovetops

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Colonial Court Kaikoura
Colonial Court Motel Kaikoura
Heritage Court Motor Lodge Kaikoura
Heritage Court Motor Lodge
Heritage Court Motor Kaikoura
Heritage Court Motor
Kaikoura Motor Inn Motel
Kaikoura Motor Inn Kaikoura
Kaikoura Motor Inn Motel Kaikoura
Heritage Court Motor Lodge Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaikoura Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaikoura Motor Inn on 14 Mar 2026 start from RM419, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Kaikoura Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Kaikoura Motor Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kaikoura Motor Inn Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 521 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 521 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 521 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 521 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 521 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had all the amenities Owners very helpful & gave me a little oven to cook our lamb very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Very clean rooms, great part of town ,great price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meera

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were a bit different than the photos but were very clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel ( Kaikoura Motor Inn ) was a good mid range hotel. Rooms had all facilaties , were clean and good condition . Arrival staff were friendly and welcoming. There was park for each room and not being in the town center was quite . Visit again . YES
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night, it had all we needed, easy walk to food outlets, longer walk to town centre. Staf were friendly on arrrival. Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and tidy unit. Excellent for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with clean tidy facilities. Even though a little traffic noise we had a great night's sleep. Supermarket and petrol stations near by. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the friendly service and the room was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very happy and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Xernan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay for a night. Recommended if you need a place to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Place is a bit dated but beautifully clean and wonderful friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a quiet and relaxed stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, bed a little firm but otherwise an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was adequate for our one night stay but would have been better if there were two single beds in one of the bedrooms. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ideal spot for our family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with lovely mountain views
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and convenient. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Ideal stopover for my family visiting from the UK. Good location for supermarket shop or takeaways.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean facility, super friendly staff, great knowledge of local area. Enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly staff. Easy access Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and full of smiles!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet even though it was on main road. Owners very nice. Lots of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frantz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is easily located about 5 min from the town centre, it's as nice as most motel we've been on, we've been happy with it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Very functional and well maintained. Perfect for our family to cook dinner at the end of a great day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds and amazing shower pressure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023