Lobster Inn Motel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

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About this property

Lobster Inn, Kaikoura Motel. This family operated motel has been the ideal location for many staying in Kaikoura and offers modern self sufficient rooms just minutes from the town centre and all the Kaikoura attractions overlooking the Kaikoura Township, coast and mountains. Our 24 rm Kaikoura Motel is ideally located, and is adjacent to New World and Kaikoura's Harakeke shopping complex, an easy walk through to the cafe scene and novelty shops one kilometre away. We have comfortable studio rooms with tea/coffee facilities suited to 2 people for a one to two night stay, spacious delux studios with kitchenette, sleep 3, suited to a multiple night stay and one and two bedroom spacious family units with kitchenette for 4-5 people. Conference facilities on site. Ample parking including coach parking. Free unlimited fibre internet. Guest laundry on site. Look out for the Iconic Lobster on the next door Tavern/Restaurant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sam
New Zealand New Zealand
“Awesome staff, comfortable beds was a Awesome stay”
Sam
New Zealand New Zealand
“beds so comfortable, service was awesome, great people”
Shannon
New Zealand New Zealand
“Staff are very helpful and close to the bar/restaurant”
Kirsty
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great overnight stay. Had two adjoining rooms which meant we were all together. Very comfortable and clean.”
Geoff
Australia Australia
“Convenient location and walking distance to many attractions.”
Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location. Receptionist/ live-in manager very helpful and went out of her way to loan us her own airier for our washing. Restaurant/ bar on site very convenient and good food.”
Jennifer
Guernsey Guernsey
“The accommodation was good and very clean. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Ideal having an eatery next door in both directions”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great place helpful staff let us check in at 12. Tavern next door good for dinner and diner the other side does great breakfasts.”
Anthea
New Zealand New Zealand
“Didn’t have breakfast. But incredible staff made our stay awesome.”
Alesha
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazing location, easy to access from the road, easy to find. Comfortable beds, great sized bathroom, decent bottle of milk and decent coffee.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Lobster Inn Tavern
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner

House rules

Lobster Inn Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Lobster Inn Motor Lodge in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that pets are not allowed on this property.

Please note that due to the recent earthquake, please allow sufficient travel time due to roadworks. For further information please refer to the New Zealand Transport Agency's website.

Please inform Lobster Inn Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).