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Lobster Inn Motel

Kaikōura motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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When visiting Kaikōura, Lobster Inn Motel is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (5)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
£89
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct

Room options

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and a window.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small kitchenette.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.
A small kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a framed picture on the wall.

Executive Studio

Very good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and glass-enclosed shower.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a TV.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

Deluxe King Studio

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a white sink with a mirror above it.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.
A hotel room with two beds, a small bedside table, a window with red curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Premium One Bedroom Suite

  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a window, and a towel rack.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, two black leather chairs, a black ottoman, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a nightstand, and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.

Deluxe Queen Studio

  • Mountain view
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a window.
A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.
A hotel room with a bed, nightstand, and window with curtains.
Room

Premium Two Bedroom Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

Budget Studio

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
115 Beach Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 17 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 20 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 100 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Zephyr - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Lobster Inn Motel

  • When visiting Kaikōura, Lobster Inn Motel is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 24 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Policies

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.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Also known as

Lobster Inn Motel Motel
Lobster Inn Motor Lodge
Lobster Inn Motel Kaikoura
Lobster Inn Motel Motel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

Does Lobster Inn Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Lobster Inn Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Lobster Inn Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Lobster Inn Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lobster Inn Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Lobster Inn Motel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing.

Are there restaurants at or near Lobster Inn Motel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

Does Lobster Inn Motel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a microwave and cookware.

Does Lobster Inn Motel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Lobster Inn Motel like?

Lobster Inn Motel is located a short 17-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach.

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Lobster Inn Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Parking was convenient and easily accessible. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, lovely staff, clean tidy rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy parking, clean room, great BBQ and late check out possible
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8/10 Very good

Some outside space would have been nice but location was great for getting into town Staff were great too
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable with all the comforts advertised. Just want we were looking for. Supermarket across the road and easy parking.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice warm room Comfortable beds
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8/10 Very good

Friendly welcoming, backstreet motel on the Main Street. Good parking. Clean and we had all we needed for a night.
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8/10 Very good

Room very clean. 20 minute walk into town centre so reasonable location. Bed very comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Second day there unit didn’t get cleaned so had no towels and a lot of rubbish Other than that excellent place to staff staff were so helpful and accommodating Thanks for great stay
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10/10 Exceptional

A soon as I checked in the service was great the lady was so happy and was helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Lovely and clean, and quite. Close to supermarket, beach and town centre.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and tidy. Clean bathroom. Perfectly adequate for overnight (or longer) stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great! Comfortable bed, Spacious room, and pleasant staff! I wish that there was a decaffeinated coffee choice and an alternative for sugar (like equal, or splenda). Other than that I have no suggestions to offer!
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10/10 Exceptional

First time we have stayed here. Found it to be very clean and tidy and well organised. Very friendly. Would stay there again, definitely.
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10/10 Exceptional

Can't go wrong

Great accomadaton. Clean, Comfortable Close to beach and supermarket Lovely reception Girls loved meeting Sadie the cat.
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8/10 Very good

2 night stay

Comfortable large, clean room. Very friendly staff. Room well equipped. Bed comfy. Great location, opposite supermarket
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value for a restful night’s sleep

Great value in a recently remodeled, very comfortable motel, about five minutes drive from town center and two block walk from the ocean. Manager extremely responsive to our every request and tips for the best restaurant (Pier Hotel) serving crayfish, a local favorite, including getting a great table with a view. The rooms face the parking lot, but the price saving over waterfront view hotels more than paid for our upscale dinner. Kaikoura has a great seaside vibe and just enough to do without being overcrowded. Would definitely stay here again.
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8/10 Very good

Stayed with family in a 1-bedroom unit. Configuration is two single beds in a separate bedroom, and a double and a single in the main room. This room was in the rear of the property so away from the main road and so we weren't bothered by any noise from the road. The room was tidy, clean, and with lots of space. Good TV options. The only thing missing is that without net curtains on the front door and windows keeping the place private requires having the main curtains closed which makes it quite dark inside. Would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay , staff excellent
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8/10 Very good

greeted with a smile and very helpful reception thecroom was perfect for our stay with great views of the mountains
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service, convenient, peaceful
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6/10 Good

It was spacious for 4 people. Wifi was not good. Overall happy with the venue.
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2/10 Poor

We needed to cancel this booking as realised it was not dog friendly .The person I phoned was rude and unhelpful until I advised her the booking detail gave me the number as a contact . I would advise any bookings to not include Bank Details as I am now concerned my booking was not cancelled at Expedia and I have been billed . The person.m
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8/10 Very good

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10/10 Exceptional