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Lobster Inn Motor Lodge

115 Beach Road, Kaikoura 9999, New Zealand
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Ranked #14 of 19 hotels in Kaikoura
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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Auckland, New Zealand
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Five memebers of my family each booked a room at the Lobster Inn for a weekend catch up and fish/dive. The hotel was without fault. Large very clean rooms that were very quiet. A great bar/restaurant vith very reasonably priced meals but most importantly the friendliest and most accomadating customer service I have experienced. Nothing was too much trouble for... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Stayed at this place for two nights and had a great time. The motor lodge is very clean and tidy, the staff very helpful, and is set just off the main road into Kaikoura which was really handy but not noisey. The restaurant on site was brilliant, lovely meals. More

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Perth, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

This motel is awesome Me and my bff had come to see so family.The bar is nice and the rooms are really relaxing More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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This motel is the first motel you see as you drive in to Kaikoura, a bit far out from the beach and other going-ons but if you have a car with you than it's fine. Spacious room, there were four of us, kitchen had complete equipment and swimming pool was warm and clean. On top of this, the hostess gave... More

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Calgary
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

Another basic, acceptable motel found through i-site after I gave them a price range. The check-in went smoothly and the room was clean with all expected facilities. The associated tavern was pleasant for an after dinner drink as NZ blood alcohol limits are quite low. More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2011
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I arrived around noon as I it had not taken me as long to drive up there as I thought. The receptionist went to check if my room was ready, came back and said it was so I checked in straight away. I wanted to book a whale watching trip and the receptionist rang up for me, gave me all... More

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Christchurch
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2011

Stayed one night only as we were there for the whale watching. We chose The Lobster Inn as it was the only accomdation we could locate with a pool other than the camp ground.The weather was drizzling on and off and the kids were looking forward to a swim after being cooped up in the car. Upon our enquiry about... More

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Merimbula NSW
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2010
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We arrived here when the weather was totally unpleasant and very cold.First impressions were excellent we parked directly outside our rooms and upon entering found that management had already turned on the heating( we booked ahead).Consequently the rooms which were comfortable were warm and welcoming.The attached Tavern and restaurant were much appreciated as we did not want to face more... More

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London, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2010

I stayed here with friends during a rainy off season weekend. The hotel is clean, functional and completely served it's purpose. The bedroom had decent beds with electric blankets, tv, fridge, tea/coffee making facilities. All in all, pretty comfortable for a quick overnight stay. The walls were pretty thin, but we were the only people staying there, so it wasn't... More

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New York City, New York
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2009

We stayed at the Lobster Motor Inn as it was one of the only places with vacancies in Kaikoura on Easter weekend. It is a fairly standard motel. We had a studio which was spacious and clean though lacked character. There is a communal veranda which you can sit out on, but as it also the main walkway to the... More

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115 Beach Road, Kaikoura 9999, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* RM223 - 308

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