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Willowbank Motel

3.0 of 5
183 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
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Willowbank Motel
Ranked #15 of 19 hotels in Kaikoura
3.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

After driving from Christchurch we was looking for somewhere comfortable and quiet to crash. With it being a holiday weekend many motels were fully booked. The unit was quiet, but the furnishings were shabby and dated with cobwebs in some corners. The unit really needed updating and some TLC (tender loving care). We wanted to catch up on the News... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012
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Nice stay, room is quiet and clean. 3 mins driving to town center. Easy walking to supermarket.Would stay again. More

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Lakes Entrance, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012
1
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Quiet room with snow top mountain view. Handly walk to supermarket and bar. Price is reasonable. I want to stay again. More

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hamilton
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Nice place to stay for few nights.Tidy and quite room. Very closed to the shopping centre. Especailly it has a very helpful receptionist. More

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Singapore
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Willowbank is a convenient stop for a night or two and is clean which I guess is main driver in holidays. However, if you want to self cater the facilities is dire. BBQ is rusted (and they thought I would still use it) and only 1 stove top worked and very inadequately. Based on our trip through the south island... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

I'd have been happy enough with the unit if it wasn't for the price. Very basic amenities, TV was a tiny antiquated variety with poor reception. This was the most basic place we stayed in the South Island, yet the price was higher than most. Kaikoura itself seems to be expensive so maybe it's par for the course for this... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

The unit is very spacious. Comfortable beds, white sheets and white towels look and smell very sanitised. Shower and toilet is very clean. It was a really warm day so was comfortable with the windows open. There were heaters in the room for the wintery months so must be comfortable too when it is cold. Reception was friendly. Basic, older... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011

We stayed at the Willowbank for 2 nights and had a relaxing stay. The motel is on the main road a couple of km's north of the town centre. Very quiet location, rooms are quite old but have some basic cooking facilities and are more than adequate for a short break. Complimentary newspaper was a nice touch as well. The... More

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Cairns, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

Disappointing little Motel. Out of town, no views from rooms. Amenities OK and free internet but overall very average. More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011
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person found this review helpful

Fantastic value for this motel. We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment with 5 adults and there was plenty of room. It is basic, but has everything you need and most importantly it is clean and comfortable. only a few minutes drive into Kaikoura and there is plenty of parking there. More

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  • Willowbank Hotel Kaikoura
Address: 183 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* RM160 - 295

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