Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.0

Wonderful

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.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is £90
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a view of mountains through the window.

Deluxe Room, Spa Bath

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Deluxe Triple or Twin Room, Spa Bath

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a gas stove, and a built-in oven.

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, a wardrobe, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a small desk, and a balcony with a view of mountains.

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

Located in Kaikōura, Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge is by the ocean. Fyffe House and Point Kean Seal Colony are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway. Kaikoura Museum and Mount Fyffe are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking. Visit our Kaikōura travel guide
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18 Churchill Street, Kaikoura, 7300

What's nearby

  • A pebble beach with mountains in the background.
    Kaikoura Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A coastal landscape with green hills, a beach, and snow-capped mountains in the background.
    Peninsula Walkway
    15 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Kaikoura Museum
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    18 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    137 min drive

Restaurants

  • King Tide Eatery
    7 min walk
  • The Whaler
    9 min walk
  • Zephyr
    8 min walk
  • Coopers Catch
    10 min walk
  • Why Not Cafe
    9 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 guestrooms at Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Balconies or patios, kitchens and fridges

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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 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge on 26 Oct 2026 start from £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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 609 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 609 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 609 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 609 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 609 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good modern motel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a 2 bedroom unit. It was great, plenty of space. This property is on a main highway but we didn't notice any noise from traffic. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and clean, really nice location. It was a shame that the pool was closed for the winter on a pair of 22 degree days when its been Spring for a month. I feel like thats something that needs mentioning on the website. We booked this one with the pool in mind and my kids were pretty disappointed that it was closed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful reception, Super location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless unit with quality kitchen equipment. Very quiet. Good laundry. Friendly helpful hostesss
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable, room which was perfectly adequate for our overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Amazing location and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Accommodation lovely and clean. Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always lovely to stay here. Clean facilities and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and helpful reception staff, good amenities in room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great clean nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed here twice on road trip to Dunedin and back. Very nice, well presented room and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and very helpful. Clean and spacious apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room and friendly staff. Close to city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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Older room but worked well for our needs , small walk to town , only issue I had was our rooom faced main road which was a little noisy when large trucks went by in the morning otherwise all ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well kept property, friendly team and easy walk to the main shops in Kaikoura
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Warm welcome, great sized rooms, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Terrific room and the jacuzzi bath much appreciated! Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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Nice room, spacious, clean and comfortable. Located walking distance to town but on the main hilly road so it was noisy to sleep. Suggest ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable great sized unit. Friendly staff. Would recommend highly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean motel with big rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well equipped. Pool looked lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025