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 8.6 for a two-person trip.
“Good sized room in good location. Helpful reception. Could easily walk on a path to the town centre.”
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Lee
New Zealand
“Despite being on SH1, it was surprisingly quiet and comfortable”
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Janet
New Zealand
“Accommodated my request to be put on a ground floor. :)”
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Robert
New Zealand
“The room was clean, tidy, comfortable, and not too noisy from traffic.”
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Beverley
United Kingdom
“Room clean, tidy, comfortable. No noise even though the site was full. Good laundry with change and soap at reception.”
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Te
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”
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Sara
United Kingdom
“Great apartment had everything you needed comfortable clean”
Stirling
New Zealand
“The room was large and comfortable, suiting my needs to a tee. Hospitality and service of hosts was exemplary”
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Maxim
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.”
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Christine
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...”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7
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
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
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 16.50 per child, per night
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
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.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
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.
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