On the main road into town, so very noisy. Ear plugs are essential... It also is quite a bit away from the centre, so you do need a car, otherwise it is a long walk. Reception is very friendly, rooms good size (though a little dated) and clean. Not necessarily my first choice, but still good value. More

First, I would largely discount reviews that have not been done for this hotel that are more than a year or two old. The new owner is quite helpful and easy to work with, and the place is now well managed and very comfortable. The hotel, itself, is relatively small, and situated just after you turn on to the road... More

My wife and I stayed for 3 nights December 2011 and had a great time at the motel and in Kaikoura. The new owners were very friendly, helpful and made good restaurant /cafe recommendations. Our room was clean, tidy and the double-glazed windows meant we didn't notice the road traffic. The free wireless internet access was a bonus. We had... More

No sleep at all for the whole night owner is very nice and helpful but this does not make up for no sleep I want a total refund fron Jasons More

Stayed here in November 2009 whilst on honeymoon. We stayed 2 nights in Kaikoura to go whale-watching. Having not done the research on the area, and due to budget constraints we booked this hotel via Austravel. The main downside is that this hotel is a fair distance from the centre of the town in comparison to other hotels in the... More

Our usual perference the Bella Vista motel was full ( must learn to book ahead! ) so we stopped down the road at the Mediterranean. We took two units. Both were tidy but we missed the exra little things and that special new ness that we have become used to. The view of the mountains is very dramatic considering how... More

I was in Kaikoura for one day to go whale watching. Everything was perfect and I particularly enjoyed receiving a bottle of milk for my tea. Room is fresh, clean and with the heater and the electric blankets you are sure to be warm if it gets too cold. Internet is available but remember to ask for the password when... More

Perfectly clean and spacious, but very old and tired. Staff largely disinterested. Located on a busy road a fair way out from town (too far to walk to town or to local eateries). The kind of place you only stay a night if you need to, passing through. More

We decided to stay one night at the Comfort Inn on our way thru Kaikoura. The rooms are very clean and in great condition. There is a fully equipped kitchen and on demand movies. We only paid $2.00 USD for internet access--which was great value. The inn is located off the highway as you enter Kaikoura. It was very quiet... More