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Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Interior entrance
Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
$94
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7

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18 Churchill Street, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Triple or Twin Room, Spa Bath | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple or Twin Room, Spa Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Spa Bath

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

4.5-star Kaikōura motel walkable to Kaikoura Museum
A seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and RV/bus/truck parking are onsite.
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge offers 20 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 4.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Kaikōura motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge features a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Kaikōura motel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 16.5 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 16.5 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
No visitors or unregistered guests are allowed in guestrooms.
Property Registration Number 3864233

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from November to March
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Gateway Kaikoura
Gateway Motor Lodge Kaikoura
Kaikoura Gateway
Kaikoura Gateway Motor
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Kaikoura Motor Lodge
Kaikoura Gateway Hotel
Kaikoura Gateway Hotel
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge Motel
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge Kaikoura
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge Motel Kaikoura

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 554 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 554 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 554 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 554 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 554 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice property. Clean rooms with good facilities. Car parking is available but not always adjacent to your room. Perfect for my one night stay and conveniently located close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and tidy. Fully equipped kitchen. Reception ver friendly and provided with good recommendations around town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard and Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A convenient stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well appointed motel room, ours with spa bath and balcony. Comfortable bed. Off-street parking. Easy walk into town for many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great!! Nothing no complain about
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mee Kian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Unfriendly and rude female staff who insist on only accepting card payment and that the room I booked is non aircon, even when I pointed out to her that it states on its booking site that it accepts cards and cash, and all the rooms have aircon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brent, Christchurch

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome. Road noise all night, even with double glazing, however we were in a roadside room. Some crumbs in the cutlery draw. Overall OK.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, very clean and close to town. The owner was really helpful and friendly and gave me loads of recommendations and top tips.

8/10 Good

Neil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Noisy air conditioner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were able to assist us with storage of bikes. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would say that out of all our accommodation, this room was the most modern and lovely to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like that our unit was ground floor ...didn't like that wifi wouldn't connect , the tap water was disgusting and the spa was disconnected from bath after being advertised as "spabath"
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Kirtland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The second floor room with a partial ocean view was excellent although accessed by stairs. Our stay was short but someone staying longer could benefit from the full kitchen setup for some meals. Pool was closed for the day after our activities so not sure if heated. Bed was comfortable and bathroom was modern with nice features.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

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

Basic good motel

Good Motel. Position not too far from Main Street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice quiet motel. Motel has a nice appearance & was close to the centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marcel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Nailsea

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean but dated, neighbours were loud, lovely couple/owners
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Owners could have been a bit more friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marg

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