Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Breakfast in the room is available, but specific details regarding type and cost are not provided.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The property is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura Beach. It is approximately 2.3 miles from Fyffe House and 3 miles from Peninsula Walkway.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor heated pool, open from November to March.

Are children allowed at the property?

Yes, children are allowed, and there is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers cribs for infants at a fee of NZD 16.5 per night. Advance request for cribs is recommended.

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge - 4 Star Motel

Average nightly price at Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$105
February	$115
March	$106
April	$94
May	$79
June	$75
July	$72
August	$74
September	$86
October	$85
November	$97
December	$98

What guests think

At Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge, travellers consistently note clean, spacious, comfortable units and a convenient, walkable location, with many praising friendly, helpful hosts and practical amenities that suit short stopovers as well as longer, self-catering stays.

The outdoor pool is appreciated when open, and on-site parking is handy though spaces can be tight or not beside every unit. Downsides mentioned include traffic noise in road-facing rooms, some patchy Wi-Fi, and a few dated or maintenance quirks. Overall, expect a comfortable, well-located motel stay.

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Facilities

Outdoor pool is a welcome feature when open, with several guests noting seasonal closures. On-site parking is available, though spaces can be tight and not always adjacent to the unit.

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10

Raewyn

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very well appointed motel room, ours with spa bath and balcony. Comfortable bed. Off-street parking. Easy walk into town for many restaurants.

6

Sallie

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No extra blanket, no hangers in bathroom, insufficient tea and coffee, difficult parking. Lovely views. Good heat pump. Close to town.

8

Shania

Dec 29, 2022

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Stayed 19,355 nights

Excellent check in. The pool was lovely. Great location and very clean rooms. The parking at the back of the complex is a bit tight.

10

Debbie

Dec 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was convenient to town, easy parking, and friendly staff

8

Erin

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

I

Apr 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, and close proximity to town, pool is closed for the winter period.

10

Barrie

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely spacious unit. Very comfortable bed. 2 comfortable chairs. Easy parking. Very pleasant hosts.

10

RHODA

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and well equipped. Pool looked lovely.

10

Jim

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Dez

Feb 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are fantastic, property beautiful and the pool very welcoming in the heat of February.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally very clean and well kept. Minor issues appear occasionally (e.g., crumbs or windows needing a clean), but overall standards are solid.

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Petri

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A good experience in it's own category (Motor lodges). Friendly service, good location. Large, very practical and clean room with very spacious bath. Well equipped kitchenette. Could select this palce again.

6

Brent

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Murray

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, friendly helpful staff. Very clean unit that was equipped to a high standard. Very enjoyable stay. Would recommend them.

8

Erica

Jan 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Internet variable Windows need cleaning

10

Angel

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean and tidy. Fully equipped kitchen. Reception ver friendly and provided with good recommendations around town.

8

David

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean tidy friendly

10

Bevan

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great clean tidy place to stay. Awesome service.

8

Daena

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean but dated, neighbours were loud, lovely couple/owners

8

neil

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great clean nice rooms

10

RHODA

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and well equipped. Pool looked lovely.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with some modern units and occasional spa baths and balconies. Road-facing rooms can be noisy, some units lack air conditioning, and Wi-Fi reliability varies.

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Brent

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Rhonda

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable great sized unit. Friendly staff. Would recommend highly

10

Raewyn

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very well appointed motel room, ours with spa bath and balcony. Comfortable bed. Off-street parking. Easy walk into town for many restaurants.

6

Barbara

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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"

6

Mark

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Road noise is outrageous for rooms right next to the main roadway, next to the property! I'm confident that the other rooms are far more quite and acceptable.

8

Tony

Jan 13, 2023

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Stayed 19,364 nights

well priced accommodation within easy walking distance of town's main street. Room was a good size but there was no aircon and with the unit near the main road (SH1) it was noisy if we wanted to have the windows open to cool down. Overall good tho with a pool.

10

Barrie

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely spacious unit. Very comfortable bed. 2 comfortable chairs. Easy parking. Very pleasant hosts.

10

Lauren

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I would say that out of all our accommodation, this room was the most modern and lovely to stay in.

4

Heena

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Outdated. Really a need for a renovation. Room was quite cleaned but still smelled from the old carpet and curtains

10

Jim

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful with local tips. A few guests reported less friendly interactions.

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10

Rhonda

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable great sized unit. Friendly staff. Would recommend highly

10

Sharon

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here twice on road trip to Dunedin and back. Very nice, well presented room and lovely staff.

8

Clive

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Owners could have been a bit more friendly.

10

mary

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Angel

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean and tidy. Fully equipped kitchen. Reception ver friendly and provided with good recommendations around town.

10

Karyn

Feb 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The owner was really helpful and gave us some suggestions on where to go for dinner.

10

Andrew

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well kept property, friendly team and easy walk to the main shops in Kaikoura

10

Alex

Apr 14, 2025

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Great facilities, very clean and close to town. The owner was really helpful and friendly and gave me loads of recommendations and top tips.

10

Barbara

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We found this motor lodge very tidy,clean, and owners very helpful We will be staying here again.

4

Mee Kian

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Location

Convenient spot within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants, with some rooms set in a quiet position off the main street. Proximity to the highway means certain roadside rooms experience traffic noise.

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10

Raewyn

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very well appointed motel room, ours with spa bath and balcony. Comfortable bed. Off-street parking. Easy walk into town for many restaurants.

10

Nick

Feb 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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!

8

Erin

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Michael

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A nice quiet motel. Motel has a nice appearance & was close to the centre of town.

10

Andrew

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well kept property, friendly team and easy walk to the main shops in Kaikoura

10

John

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really nice place, quiet but central to town

8

Cheryl

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

John

Dec 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good hotel that is within walking distance to the main street

10

Paul

Nov 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Property located one block back from the main street. Nice quiet location. Rooms very clean and well equipped. Host was very nice and Kaikoura is a lovely town

10

Stuart

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice place to stay! Warm greeting from Kathy upon arrival. Answered questions about the area. Room was roomy, clean, modern, quiet and comfortable. Location is very walkable to town. I'd stay there again.

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1	2	3 $128	4	5 $138	6 $128	7 $116
8 $138	9 $138	10	11 $211	12	13	14 $138
15 $115	16 $119	17 $138	18 $164	19 $138	20 $164	21 $119
22 $152	23	24 $137	25 $117	26 $159	27	28 $160
29 $150	30 $158

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

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