Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

4.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Kaikoura Beach

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January 2025

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Interior entrance
Seasonal outdoor pool
Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2025

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Triple or Twin Room, Spa Bath

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Room, Spa Bath

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
18 Churchill Street, Kaikoura, 7300

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fyffe House - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Motel near Kaikoura Beach
Located close to Kaikoura Museum and Fyffe House, Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, tour/ticket information and barbecues
  • A front desk safe, a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, kitchens and fridges

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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 more details, 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 16.5 per night

Payment types at the property

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

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 and cash
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 any lifts
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 ratings 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge on 13 Jan 2025 start from €95.90, 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.

Is Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge located?

Situated by the ocean, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura Beach. Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 510 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 510 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 510 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 510 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 510 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very roomy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel that is within walking distance to the main street
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Joelene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bit noisy and bbq area not inviting
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Elwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy, great locale, clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well-kept motel. Great value for money and had everything we needed. The owners were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean motel with big rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue and Lucky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Rockwood

Travelled with partner
Wonderful quiet, private location located near everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money, spacious, spotlessly maintained. Highly recommended and would certainly return !!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable place to stay.Didnt like the pre paid option before l had even set foot on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome, great sized rooms, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in. Location convenient for short drive to restaurants. Clean room with everything you need for a short stay. Would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Great stay. Loved that they had a bathtub
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and convenient
Very comfortable, quiet, good facilities, pretty good view of Kaikoura mountains. Very convenient for walking to town centre and to whale watching centre. Motel is on the main highway, but in room 15, hardly noticed any noise so excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived about 8:30pm and a very nice woman greeted me and spent time sharing knowledge of the area. She was most helpful all around, I greatly appreciated it as a long day of driving and hiking!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town, kitchenette allowed us to do our own cooking. Would be nice to add a frying pan and a large bowl to kitchen however! Very spacious and modern. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lot of noise from road
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023