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Sierra Beachfront Motel

2.5 star property
Beach hotel in Kaikōura with free parking

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Sierra Beachfront Motel offers a laid-back coastal escape with practical comforts. Guests appreciate laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, and barbecue grills for outdoor meals. The helpful staff consistently earns praise from those who have stayed here.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is €79
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Unit)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Unit)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (One Bedroom Unit)

Standard Room (One Bedroom Unit) | Terrace/patio

Standard Room (One Bedroom Unit)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (Twin Room)

Standard Room (Twin Room)

Standard Room (Twin Room)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed | Living area

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
160 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sierra Beachfront Motel

Property highlights
Sierra Beachfront Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and barbecues
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Sierra Beachfront Motel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils

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includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival 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)

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Sierra Beachfront Motel Kaikoura
Sierra Beachfront Motel
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Sierra Beachfront Motel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Sierra Beachfront Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sierra Beachfront Motel?

As of 28 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sierra Beachfront Motel on 1 Dec 2025 start from €78.67, including 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 Sierra Beachfront Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sierra Beachfront Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sierra Beachfront Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Sierra Beachfront Motel located?

With direct access to the beach, this Kaikōura hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum and Fyffe House. Peninsula Walkway and Kaikoura District Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Sierra Beachfront Motel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 261 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Agata Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, spacious and had everything needed for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, helpful staff, accurate description of rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the property's proximity to the sea and town
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A value for money Motel near the beach

A good location by the beach , quiet but a bit of a back to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great place to stay. Wonderful staff and the rooms are fantastic, clean, spacious and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Keith

Good location,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for doing the seal colony hike.

Friendly and helpful owners/managers. Lots of space and had everything we needed for our stay. Nice view and perfect location to start and end the seal colony hike.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff amazing and being so close to the beach was a draw card. Nice quiet location away from the township business but close enough to walk or take a short drive to everything on Kaikoura
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location straight across from the beach. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with the family affordable and clean and great location! Highly recommended and we will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our week in kaikoura

The motel was perfect for our stay in Kaikoura, we stayed for 6 nights and it was very comfortable and an excellent base to explore the town and surrounding areas
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was friendly, bed was comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location, just a few steps from the beautiful Kaikoura beach walk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely coastal location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mili

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot! Lovely room with a microwave, fridge, and parking. A step away from the beach front and beautiful views. We loved it there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has been very nicely renovated and brought up to date. Owner very pleasant and helpful with information about the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed staying here. Handy to town, movies and food. Nice and clean and tidy with good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
relaxing atmosphere bein by the sea.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous- Jo & Brad were so welcoming and so kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had family motel. Great for us as a family. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ageing facility that has been updated. Well equipped. Great location on the beach. Around 1.5km to main shopping restaurant area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fine for a couple of nights with some basic cooking facilities if needed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024