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White Morph Motor Inn

3.0 of 5
92-94 The Esplanade | post code: 7300. New Zealand, Kaikoura 8280, New Zealand
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White Morph Motor Inn
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Indianapolis, Indiana
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112 reviews 112 reviews
40 hotel reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We had a spa sea front room. You go upstairs an outdoors stairway---the hall smelled very stale. The room itself was fine---and it did have a big spa tub. It does face the sea--but there is a busy road right in front. We did see a beautiful sunrise on our balcony. It is fine---just keep in mind it IS a... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

It was late on arrival, the owner was helpful. Parked around the back, then straight into the room with a spa bath. The cleanliness was perfection! The courtyard area was great, beautifully landscaped, and cool to look out to the amazing views of the beach, and mounts. The shops are a hop, skip, and jump away. I would recommend this... More

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Eldersburg, Maryland
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

... if you are willing to pay for the rooms ... the others facing the parking lots are still quite nice comfortable small studios. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Free internet in the lobby. A nice leg stretcher to the downtown of Kaikoura with several restaurants - the one right next to the hotel is pricy, but good... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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13 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

On making my booking I was thanked for my custom - which makes a change - some motels and cafes seem to forget there is plenty to choose from and that you are the customer who has chosen them. On arrival we were greeted pleasantly and shown to our room. Room had everything we needed incl a stool for the... More

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Stroud, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Stayed here for a couple nights. Room allocated was spacious, comfortable and clean with adequate provision for our stay. Staff were friendly and extremely helpful. Would stay here again and would recommend to anyone seeking accommodation in Kaikoura.

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Stayed for one night late February. The room and facilities were very good, clean and tidy. Front of house staff were welcoming and helpful. However, the overall experience was let down by the motel restaurant. We booked a table for two, but when we arrived were told that placings for 4 had been set and we had to wait, standing,... More

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Primelocation, Manager at White Morph Motor Inn, responded to this review
8 April 2013

Thank you for your review, we are pleased that our room and service exceeded your expectation. The WHITE MORPH INN has NO business relationship with the restaurant as it is privately owned and not connected to the accommodation. We hope that on your next stay with us you have a better dining experience at your choice of eatery. We have... More

alexandria, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

Per arrangement by the travel agent, we spent one night in a "luxury spa studio with breakfast" in February. The room (#48) was large with double bed, sofa, table for "eating", separate coffee table and two chairs. There was also a balcony with chairs a round table and a sea view over the street. The bathroom had a large hot... More

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Moreton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Our rooms were all overlooking the sea. The Hotel had a laundry, much needed when on a 20 day tour!! The staff i met were very pleasant and helpful. The rooms were large with A/C, but it took me ages to work out where the A/C control was, till I noticed it staring me in the face!! We had dinner... More

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Poole
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26 reviews 26 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

we had one night here at this oddly named motel style Inn and really enjoyed our stay. The room was large, comfortable and clean and the receptionist gave us a bottle of milk on arival so that we could make our own tea or coffee. The inn is well placed on the esplanade just accross the road from the bay.... More

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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

We stayed here for one night on our travels from Nelson to Christchurch and were quite disappointed by the accommodation the town had to offer. Although we did have a nice meal at the White Morph restaurant next door to the hotel. The hotel was disappointing for the price of $240 per night for a so called luxury room which... More

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Also Known As:
White Morph Motor Hotel Kaikoura
White Morph Motor Hotel
White Morph Hotel
White Morph Kaikoura
Address: 92-94 The Esplanade | post code: 7300. New Zealand, Kaikoura 8280, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Kaikoura
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 On the Beach Hotels in Kaikoura
#8 Family Hotels in Kaikoura
Price range (per night): RM353 - 2,530
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The White Morph Inn, is on the waterfront in Kaikoura NZ,All the luxury Spa rooms face the ocean with full views, We ar adjacent to the Dolphin Encounter and Cafe, adjacent restaurant, Cinema and house bar. Very close proximity to the shops 15min, walk or 2 mins in your car. Our Garden studios are facing the garden, sunny and 30 mtrs from the shore. The White Morph Inn has a range of accommodation to suite different travellers with differing needs. ... more   less 
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