Kaikōura Motel: Best Kaikōura Motels 2026

Q: What are the best motels in Kaikōura?

Kaikoura Quality Suites : Enjoy the in-room kitchenette, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Mondello Kaikoura : Free WiFi, free parking and a terrace are available during your stay. Kaikoura Beach Motel : Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Alpine View Motel : 12 beach bars, free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge : Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

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A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

1. Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura

Craig

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A balcony with a view of the sea and trees, two potted plants, and a table with chairs.

2. Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura

Karen

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a mountain view, and a curtain.

3. Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Keith

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A glass table and chairs with a view of a lake and mountains.

4. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

Kaikoura

Monique

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern pool area with a rectangular pool, surrounded by a black fence, and adjacent buildings with balconies and windows.

5. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura

Stephen

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A patio area with outdoor seating and a variety of shrubs and small trees.

6. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

Kaikoura

MAYRA

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.

7. Alpine View Motel

Kaikoura

Daniel

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A row of white buildings with pitched roofs, a picnic table in the foreground, and a hill with trees in the background.

8. The Peninsula Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Greg

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Top Kaikōura Hotel Reviews

Mondello Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent apartment, very clean, quiet well equipped , strong shower pressure and an amazing view of the mountains!"

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Very friendly staff, we felt very welcomed & appreciated being able to drop our luggage off earlier than check in. They had very thoughtfully considered that my travelling companion & I may prefer to be in rooms close to each other & so booked us into rooms a stones throw from each other with one room being a free upgrade because of this. Thank you! The rooms were clean, beds comfortable with more than adequate seating, table and kitchenette facilities. There is traffic noise but situated on a main road only to be expected. Our stay was during October, the weather was wet and cold and even though we were for the most part comfortable temperature wise, we would not book to stay there during the colder months as, based on the rooms we had, do not feel the heating would be adequate plus there are no electric blankets. We feel the somewhat steep walk to the Motor Lodge should be mentioned on the sites that advertise this property; we arrived on foot, having travelled on the Coastal Pacific, & even though by chance we read mention of it when we did a Google maps search to get directions & are still mobile enough in our late 60's for it to be well manageable, we feel that for some it would be an important aspect to consider when booking. We were surprised that there was no information in our rooms in respect of things such as safety evacuation process, how to operate the tv/sky box etc. Overall, yes we can recommend it, but just bear in mind the few points mentioned."

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Kaikōura Motels information

Number of reviews	4,080
Accommodation	13 Motels
Lowest Price	€64
Highest Price	€121

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Kaikōura?

If you're having a hard time finding motels in Kaikōura, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find something similar from more than 150 hotels and other lodging options. Just use our search tools to filter by price per night or money-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.

What is a motel?

At many motels, you'll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel property, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the weary traveller driving along America's major roadways.

What are the best motels in Kaikōura?

Kaikoura Quality Suites: Enjoy the in-room kitchenette, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Mondello Kaikoura: Free WiFi, free parking and a terrace are available during your stay. Kaikoura Beach Motel: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Alpine View Motel: 12 beach bars, free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge: Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

How many motels will I be able to find in Kaikōura?

Expedia has 13 low-priced motels in Kaikōura.

What can I do in Kaikōura?

Enjoy the majestic mountain landscape and popular beaches in this relaxing area while you're sightseeing. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Kaikoura Beach, Peninsula Walkway and Mount Fyffe. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Kaikoura Museum, Kaikoura District Museum and Fyffe House.

What's the weather like in Kaikōura?

Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Kaikōura to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 9°C. Average annual precipitation for Kaikōura is 1045 mm.

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