Lobster Inn Motel

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Premium Two Bedroom Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Queen Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
115 Beach Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe King Studio

  • 4.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Premium Two Bedroom Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 6.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Budget Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Executive Studio

  • 2.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Premium One Bedroom Suite

  • 5.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

Deluxe Queen Studio

  • Mountain view
  • 4.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Lobster Inn Motel

Motel in Kaikōura with restaurant and bar/lounge
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and laundry facilities are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Lobster Inn Motel offers 24 accommodations with a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

During your stay at Lobster Inn Motel, you'll be within walking distance of Kaikoura Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Kaikoura Museum and a few minutes from Kaikoura District Museum
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kaikōura motel.

Lobster Inn Motel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Lobster Inn Motel Motel
Lobster Inn Motor Lodge
Lobster Inn Motel Kaikoura
Lobster Inn Motel Motel Kaikoura

Lobster Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

MARTIN JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 night stay

Comfortable large, clean room. Very friendly staff. Room well equipped. Bed comfy. Great location, opposite supermarket
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hyekyung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

c

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, convenient, peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jukka

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025