Title: Willowbank Motel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=2592949&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Willowbank Motel Travelers can check in and immediately unwind at this smoke-free motel, where BBQ grills await and convenient amenities make exploring the surrounding area easy ## Photo gallery for Willowbank Motel ![Studio (Double) - Prepaid | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Willowbank Motel (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592949/17591874.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Family Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker - Willowbank Motel (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592949/9f3c0bf8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | TV - Willowbank Motel (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592949/653e814b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Apartment | Living area | TV - Willowbank Motel (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592949/b10d30c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio (Double) - Prepaid | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Willowbank Motel (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592949/8c094795.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Willowbank Motel, in the heart of the action, offers practical comforts for road-weary travelers. Guests appreciate laundry facilities, free in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk for tour and ticket assistance. Outdoor BBQ grills add a homey touch to the experience. ## Reviews 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room - Room service - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk £100 includes taxes & fees 4 Mar - 5 Mar ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=2592949&PinnedHotelID=2592949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=2592949&PinnedHotelID=2592949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=2592949&PinnedHotelID=2592949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=2592949&PinnedHotelID=2592949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=2592949&PinnedHotelID=2592949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=2592949&PinnedHotelID=2592949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=2592949&PinnedHotelID=2592949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=2592949&PinnedHotelID=2592949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 9 of 9 rooms ### View all photos for Studio (Double) - Prepaid ![Studio (Double) - Prepaid | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592949/600319ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio (Double) - Prepaid 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Separate dining area Heating Fridge TV Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Coffee/tea maker Iron/ironing board - Mountain view - 290 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View - Prepaid ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View - Prepaid | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592949/fa7ca708.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View - Prepaid ### Highlights Separate dining area Heating Fridge TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Coffee/tea maker - Mountain view - 388 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592949/cff0b1fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 2 Bedrooms 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Separate dining area Heating Fridge TV 2 bedrooms Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Coffee/tea maker - Mountain view - 484 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Studio (Twin) - Prepaid ![Studio (Twin) - Prepaid | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592949/34c9c94d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio (Twin) - Prepaid ### Highlights Separate dining area Heating Fridge TV Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Coffee/tea maker Iron/ironing board - Mountain view - 290 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592949/de9cf7be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 2 Bedrooms 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Separate dining area Heating Fridge TV 2 bedrooms Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Coffee/tea maker - Mountain view - 549 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 7 - 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed ### Family Room - Prepaid ### Highlights Separate dining area Heating Fridge TV 4 bedrooms Shower/bath combination Hairdryer 2 bathrooms - Mountain view - 484 sq ft - 4 bedrooms - Sleeps 9 - 2 Queen Beds, 3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Family Apartment ![Family Apartment | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592949/02070424.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Apartment ### Highlights Separate dining area Heating Fridge TV 2 bedrooms Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Coffee/tea maker - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Apartment ![Deluxe Apartment | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592949/c8386c3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Apartment ### Highlights Separate dining area Heating Fridge TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Coffee/tea maker - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Family Apartment ![Family Apartment | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592949/edb2f94e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Apartment ### Highlights Separate dining area Heating Fridge TV 2 bedrooms Shower/bath combination Hairdryer Private bathroom - Mountain view - 861 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Kaikōura travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura.dx6048104) [View more Motels in Kaikōura](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Motels.d6048104-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-42.38237%2C173.67993&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gWAwsJbUYsDKN2kmcHX_C60GPJA=) 183 Beach Road, Kaikoura, 7300 ### What's nearby - ![#lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048104/48604612-b36c-47f7-ac3e-e2fc502369fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kaikoura Beach 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Peninsula Walkway which includes general coastal views, mountains and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610371/abd8a928-b02b-46da-a8cc-b37655f7d01e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Peninsula Walkway 7 min drive \- 3.8 miles - Kaikoura District Museum 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Kaikoura Museum 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Point Kean Seal Colony 10 min drive \- 4.5 miles ### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 138 min drive ### Restaurants - The Whaler 3 min drive - Kaikoura Seafood BBQ 9 min drive - Why Not Cafe 3 min drive - King Tide Eatery 4 min drive - Tipsy Foodie's 3 min drive ## About this property ### Willowbank Motel Property highlights Willowbank Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self-parking - Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues - Tour/ticket information Room features All guest rooms at Willowbank Motel have perks, such as separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and room service. 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Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Refrigerator - Room service - Separate dining area ### More - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive smart lock details Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk, smart lock ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for wired Internet in public areas: NZD 5 (for 1 hours, rates may vary) 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 major credit cards and cash 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. ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services. ### Property is also known as Willowbank Kaikoura Willowbank Motel Willowbank Motel Kaikoura Willowbank Hotel Kaikoura Willowbank Motel Motel Willowbank Motel Kaikoura Willowbank Motel Motel Kaikoura ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Willowbank Motel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Willowbank Motel? ### How much is parking at Willowbank Motel? ### What time is check-in at Willowbank Motel? ### What time is check-out at Willowbank Motel? ### Where is Willowbank Motel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Willowbank Motel Reviews 7.8 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 7.4 Location ### 7.8 Staff & service ### 6.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 38 8 - Good 58 6 - Okay 30 4 - Poor 9 2 - Terrible 5 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deirdre 8 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Was welcoming and clean, plenty of room and lovely staff ##### Deirdre Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa 13 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property was very clean and had good space for relaxing. The bed was comfortable and the kitchen well appointed. ##### Melissa Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Susan 30 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Tidy & clean, just a bit small but adequate ##### Susan Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was excellent value for the price. It was actually a holiday home. We booked for 3 people however the place slept 12\. The manager opened a second room for us to accommodate our daughter even though not required to. Friendly and very clean. ##### Debbie ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew 1 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Clean and tidy ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Davina 19 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved this property, we had enough room for everybody, each room had its own aircon and tv and we could also watch Netflix on their accounts, each room had their own account which was awesome if you didnt want to watch the same thing, the only thing they need is a clothes horse or clothes line to hang clothes after using their washing machine. ##### Davina Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan 11 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Instructions via email was clear which room was ours and how to enter the room. Unit was clean and spacious. Close to New World, walking distance. Only downside, it is very noisy with the traffic at night on the main road. ##### Susan Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte 22 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Was a great stay tidy warm close to supermarket enjoyed it ##### Charlotte Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Fred 6 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room was clean . ##### Fred Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meredith 12 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved this place and would have loved to have stayed longer than 1 night! ##### Meredith ### 8/10 Good #### James 9 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities inside the unit looks like just refurbished ,free netflix. host was vey helpful ##### James Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### chao 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities good ##### chao Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Andreas 4 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Just what I needed Great stay great service ##### Andreas Stayed 1 night in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 9 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location on main road heading into town. Lovely service, very friendly and helpful. Big room and living areas and nice and clean ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter, Wellington 31 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Good value for money. Friendly and welcoming manager. Clean room. Oven top a bit slow to heat the pan ##### Peter Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Joanne 7 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 5 minute walk to beach Friendly service, high levels of cleanliness and great little kitchenette. 5 minute walk to beach and around 20-30 minute walk into town centre. If you're a light sleeper, would recommend ear plugs as walls between units thin/not sound-proof. Not a fancy motel but had everything we needed for our stay. ##### Joanne Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber 21 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very happy Great place. Highly recommend. Tidy easy to access. Will stay here again ##### Amber Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 11 Sept 2020 The room was tidy enough, but the wall heater broke and the replacement was extremely average. As noted by another reviewer, the room had a notice that all dishes must be washed or face a $50 penalty - not ideal in the time of Covid. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Matthew 6 Sept 2020 Disliked: Staff & service #### Expectation to wash your own dishes The motel until was OK, nothing wrong, but was quite old. Check-in staff was very friendly and helpful. We were surprised at the sign in the kitchen saying if you don't wash your own dishes you will be charged $50\. I have stayed at many motels all around NZ and have never seen such a sign. I have even been told by cleaning staff at other motels not to bother washing my dishes as for hygiene reasons they have to clean everything again anyway. We decided to rewash everything before eating on plates as we couldn't be sure the previous guests will have washed the plates well, especially in the current COVID climate. The price was quite high for the quality in my opinion - we stayed in another motel in Picton the next night, the room was bigger, much more modern and very clean for $10 cheaper. ##### Matthew Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fred, Waikato 23 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly operator. Clean and tidy. Excellent shower. ##### Fred Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Sharon 18 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Clean and comfortable ##### Sharon Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 12 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Excellent location, and price was very reasonable. Staff were helpful and friendly. The motel was very clean. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Erick, Temuka 2 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Comfortable bed and a great shower. Room was clean and staff very helpful. Would stay again. ##### Erick Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Helen 31 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Awesome friendly little motel. Very accommodating. Driving from Invercargill to New Plymouth with Kaikoura our overnight. Phoned to ask what time was last check in, was quite late and prepared to wait for us. Got there, very friendly had put heater on in unit do was lovely and warm. Awesome friendly service, clean and tidy room and for a very good price. Would stay there again and eould recommend to others. ##### Helen Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Nick, Australia 25 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities The chap who checked us in was lovely. The room is appalling; threadbare carpet at threshold, electrical tape holding electric towel rail wiring together, an odd screening to the main bedroom, mouldy everything everywhere in the bathroom. If we had arrived at this motel 40 years ago on a family holiday we as teenagers would have kicked up a fuss about it. 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