Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

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About this property

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge features, free WiFi, free off-street parking, Seasonal heated outdoor pool and a conference centre. The lodge is just 400 metres from the town centre and 800 metres from Whale Watch Kaikoura and Dolphin Encounter. Decorated in calming neutral shades, the modern European style building has studios and apartments equipped with cooking facilities, flat-screen TVs with cable channels and ironing facilities. Some units have large corner spa baths and air-conditioning. Some first floor units have park views and others have mountain or sea views from private balconies. Most ground floor units have an outside area with tables and chairs. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge is conveniently situated 830 metres from Kaikoura Station and 5 km from Kaikoura Airport. It offers free parking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kaikoura, this property has an excellent location score of 8.6

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Janet
New Zealand New Zealand
“Accommodated my request to be put on a ground floor. :)”
Robert
New Zealand New Zealand
“The room was clean, tidy, comfortable, and not too noisy from traffic.”
Beverley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room clean, tidy, comfortable. No noise even though the site was full. Good laundry with change and soap at reception.”
Te
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very comfortable unit with plenty of room. Host very helpful, accommodating and friendly. Motel located ideally to access all the places I wanted to go to while in Kaikōura”
Sara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great apartment had everything you needed comfortable clean”
Stirling
New Zealand New Zealand
“The room was large and comfortable, suiting my needs to a tee. Hospitality and service of hosts was exemplary”
Maxim
Russia Russia
“It was a cozy and clean room with everything she needed. There was also parking on site.We liked that there was a fresh magazine in the room with all the attractions, shops, and cafes, and the staff was very helpful when we checked in.”
Christine
New Zealand New Zealand
“5 Stars – Stunning Views and Warm Hospitality We really enjoyed our stay at Kaikoura Gateway Motel. The views of the mountains from our room were absolutely beautiful, and the location was ideal — just a short walk into town. The room was very...”
Kendall
New Zealand New Zealand
“Cathy and all staff we met with were very welcoming, friendly and helpful.”
Selene
Malaysia Malaysia
“Clean and tidy. The location is good, being a short walk to township. Nice mountain view from the room.”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after 19:00 are requested to contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that cooking of odorous foods, e.g. seafood, is not permitted at the property.

Please note the number of guests staying must be the same as the number of guests stated when booking your accommodation at the property. Your reservation may be cancelled with a penalty fee if you arrive with additional guests.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.