Rakihouia and Tapuiti
Rakihouia and Tapuiti, West End, Kaikōura 7300, New Zealand- Mural
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Convenient Location near Kaikoura Beach
Located just a short walk from the beach, A1 Kaikoura Motel offers free WiFi and spacious communal areas, including a shared kitchen.
Comfortable Accommodation Options
With some rooms featuring fully-equipped kitchens and private bathrooms, guests can enjoy a cozy stay at Kaikoura Motel.
Pet-Friendly with Great Amenities
This pet-friendly motel boasts a garden, terrace, and shared lounge for relaxation. Additionally, guests benefit from services like a ticket desk and complimentary luggage storage.
Ready to experience a relaxing stay near the beach? Book your room at A1 Kaikoura Motel now!
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:30 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
22 sqm
Lake View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 8 guests
8 adults · 7 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
90 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
42 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
55 sqm
Lake View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
1 adults · 1 children
Beds
Single bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
Street View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
26 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
70 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
35 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
55 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
22 sqm
Lake View, Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Large bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
26 m2
City View, Street View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Large bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
30 m2
City View, Street View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Bonne localisation Facilité d’installation et consignes claires Logement propre Personnel agréable
Rien à signaler
Every thing
Close to facilities
The bed was sinking in the middle. It was so bad I slept in one of the single beds. When we went to use the cutlery and crockery they were dirty, oily and needed to be washed before using. We were told the room would be serviced for our second day but all they did was removed the rubbish (minimal). Not all the lights worked, the clock was right twice a day. Very noisy road and train 24/7.
Our room was absolutely spotless and it didn’t take long to warm up
Nothing
It is pet friendly which was great for us. The owners are lovely and helpful. Our unit was clean, warm with the aircon unit and loved having the little kitchenette with a lounge/tv space which was seperate from the bedroom and on-suite.
Location
Room lay out was strange
The staff were very accommodating when needed.
Friendly owner. Got free upgrade.
Nothing at all. It's clean. It's cheap. It's near restaurants. So no complaints
Great location - easy walk into town.
Nothing really
The staff was really nice they looked after us and were really nice people quit warm and peaceful
Location staff nice room warm
Extremely nice staff, great location, good room
Not sure
Excellent room, great value for money. Very clean and tidy.
The location was great, nice, quiet and clean
The beds were uncomfortable and not enough blankets for this time of year. Soap dispenser emptied out onto the floor
Good easy central location. Staff were accommodating for the late arrival. Room was very clean and well equipped. Shower was awesome.
The staff could have turned on the heat pump for our 9pm arrival instead we walked into a beer fridge unit which we had up keep our jackets on for 30mins till we waited for everything to heat up. Thankfully there was a heater in the bedroom and one in the bathroom too. The beds were like sleeping on concrete for someone who's not used to that with a comfie bed at home. The single beds also moved when you did.
I booked a room with shared bathroom and ended up in a cabin-like accommodation next to the RV/Holiday Park area behind the main building. The room/cabin had a queen sized bed (with a heating blanket!), a fridge, heater and chair and desk-like facility. Perfect location if you are in Kaikoura for whale-watching as it would only be a approx. 5 min walk in the morning. To the little town center also only 5 mins walk max. The supermarket is a 15 mins walk away.
The shared bathroom were the facilities also for the car campers. I did not expect this and was surprised as I wouldn't want to walk across the RV area to get to the bathroom. Unfortunately, the bathroom facilities had no main door and therefore it was extremely cold inside. Even though the room/cabin was basically fine, the whole place felt a little run-down. Walls between the different units pretty thin.
How friendly old mate was
How you could hear the room beside us
Clean comfortable and I will be back
NA
Our room was quite big with separate sitting room to the bedroom. Kitchen had all that we needed, toaster, kettle, fridge, microwave and all looked new. We were walking distance to town centre which was very convenient. Bed was very comfortable and appartment was plenty warm enough. Happy to stay there again and good value.
All was fine.
Comfortable stay, great staff, very accommodating
The bed and pillows were comfortable.
The curtains looked shaggy and dirty The bathroom was tiny The shower was blocked so the water was accumulating The couch was not comfy
The owner was friendly and supportive
Staff were accomodating, very comfortable room
Nothing comes to mind
Nice friendly staff, good internet connection, location close to main Kaikoura shops and beach.
It was nice and close to town. There was a heater in the bedroom.
The sink plug was stuck
Bed was a bit soft and moved a bit.
Just the bed
非常好的汽车旅馆!值得停留的地方!
Nice and quiet being out the back. Separate bedroom was nice
The bed was quite firm, which isn't our preference. The bathroom was lovely but really needs an exhaust fan. The whole room is soaked after a hot shower. Couldn't leave clothes in there to change into as they get soaked.
Good location for a one night stay. Shared bathroom was clean and it was an easy check in/out.
Convenient location. Comfy bed, good kitchen facilities
The only thing was it was a little noisy from the main road when sitting in the lounge. The shower gel had run out.
地理位置極佳,就在賞鯨報到處車程2分鐘 服務人員非常貼心
Close to town, tidy room and quiet Hot water in shower, good facilities
Beds were comfy, was clean overall but a few spotches.
It's done up nice but there are a few questionable spots of dodgy finishing
Bien placé, simple d’accès. Calme
Il faudrait revoir les caches pour garantir l’obscurité dans les cabines.
Great location and very easy check and check out.
Basic room but was clean and well equiped. Very close to the town
Nicht so weit zum Meer und dem Geschäftszentrum. Zum Glück in der Nähe zum Fluss. Nachtruhe war gegeben.
Der Weg zu den Toiletten war mir nachts zu weit. Die Angabe der Entfernung zu der Damentoilette und Dusche sollte angegeben werden.
Great area, good vibes nice people
The bed was hard. That's all
The host staff were freindly and helpful and followed up on enquiries. Shower pressure was good. Room size is good.
The noise in the room. Door has gaps and let in all traffic noise and vehicle fumes. Big trucks going past kept me awake. Uncomfortable, soft single bed. Poor fixtures and fittings.
all ok
none
Located 1/4 mile out of town. Road side motel and a small camp ground for RV's and trailers/tents. Easy in and out. Town was very nice and the drive south is assume, stop to see the seals and dolphins.
No issues.
Walking distance from town center.
Room was tiny, furniture dated and parking outside cabin was tight, photos of room are deceiving, overpriced compared to other stays.
Le personel super gentil !
Location
It was noisy - you could hear the people in the room next door
Close to town.
Originally booked shared bathroom. Had to upgrade to get reasonable privacy.
The location was close to cafes and amenities. The room and ensuite was compact, but had everything we needed for our stay. We had a room away from the road, so noise from the road and railway was less intrusive.
We were fortunate we had plenty of space with our unit, for parking, but had issues negotiating some of the paths/spaces with the car while parking to check in. Getting the TV to work was a mission. some instructions would be helpful
Convenience
Grounds needed work (tidying) Gutters need cleaning Poo on ladies toilet floor
Perfect location, reasonable price, neat and tidy. Loved the stream out the back, very relaxing
receptionist a did not know how to give me a receipt
Good location, clean, all good
expensive
no breakfast
nosie from main road
Very close to town
There were some minor issues that got resolved.
El motel está situado muy cerca de la ciudad. Es un bungalow en un camping. Tiene unas vistas muy bonitas de las montañas. La habitación estaba limpia y tiene una pequeña terraza.
Hay que andar un poco para el baño
Clean and comfortable
Bit close the road,many trucks through the night
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What guests love
Areas to consider
Cleanliness
6.76/10There were several mentions of cleanliness issues, including unclean washrooms and needs for improvement.
Service
8.73/10The service was highlighted as friendly and accommodating, with many positive comments.
Location
8.77/10The location was frequently praised for convenience and proximity to key attractions.
Room Quality
7.22/10The room quality received mixed feedback, with some highlights but significant concerns over unfinished renovations.
Amenities
7.25/10Basic amenities were mentioned; however, several issues regarding the functionality were noted.
Value for Money
6.71/10There were comments about the price being high compared to the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
8.76/10Not specifically mentioned, therefore considered standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.23/10Overall, the experience was generally positive despite some issues, leading to a good overall impression.
A short stroll lands you at Kaikoura Beach, with easy access to outdoor walks and seaside views from your stay.
Enjoy a garden, terrace, and shared lounge where pets are welcome and guests can mingle.
Choose from rooms with options like fully equipped kitchens and private bathrooms for a comfortable, homelike stay.