Had we read the reviews on this site, we never would have booked at this motel. There is a valid reason why it is ranked 19th out of 19 and that is because of the extremely rude and aggressive owner. While on holiday recently, my partner and I accidentally double-booked ourselves. However, we discovered our mistake quickly and I rang... More

Ive just spent 2 nights at this so called motel and at best the beds (singles) are comfortable. Besides this, the owner is very rude and the place is poorly maintained.The rooms are very dirty and outdated. I'd never stay at this place again as its overpriced ($150-00 per night for a couple and infant) and the entire unit was... More

I book this motel via Holiday Guide. Before I could arrive there, the motel had already charged me. The motel owner was so rude and not helpful at all. After my return to my country, I noticed that they had charge me an additional charges of $150. Upon checking, none can give me a correct answer. The best part of... More

My mother and I stayed here in February 2011 and we don't have any complaints about this place. The only less positive point I can mention is that its location is about 2,5 Km more or less north from Kaikoura's center, which means that you'd better have a car to reach it. Let me add as well that the motel... More

Don't even contemplate going here - the staff are unhelpful and in fact down right rude and antagonistic -the customer is not right here. The motel owner was rude and tried to rip me and my kids off by adding extra charges and not honoring what was advertised on his website. I was so dissatisfied that I found alternate accommodation... More

My wife and I stayed a night here when visiting Kaikoura. The innkeeper was helpful and flexible, and took the time to get us oriented properly in Kaikoura and see that we were comfortable. The room was a bit dated but comfortable and clean, and we had a good rest. It was also one of the better values available that... More