Hotel 3 Bintang di Kaikoura

We were recommended to stay, by friends, and we were not disappointed. Very clean, tidy, cosy unit for an overnight stay on our way to Christchurch. Friendly hosts, Shirley and Morgan, and our unit 12, Studio unit had everything we needed. Quiet from highway noise. You do hear the 2 trains but we love hearing them. Loved the fact that we could go out the gate at the end of the property and walk onto the beautiful, pounding surf beach. Sunrise the next morning, with snow on the mountains, was stunning. We will be back.

We chose this motel because we were in a ute towing a furniture trailer and it looked to have good parking. This was certainly the case, and the owners went out of their way to make sure we had good parking. We were en route from Taupo to Queenstown and stayed two single nights on the way down and back. The units (12 and 15) had everything we needed for one night, they were clean and tidy, the beds were comfortable, the heat pump was very welcome and the kitchen had all that we needed (I liked the fact there was a coffee plunger although I didn't use it). Downside - no flannels in the bathroom on the first night (unit 12) and the units looked tired and dated, especially unit 15. A lick of paint would do wonders. WiFi was not very good but the weather was poor, especially on the second visit and I think the atmospherics were not helping.

Apabila anda menginap di Willowbank Motel di Kaikoura, anda akan berada berhampiran pantai, dalam lingkungan 5 minit memandu dari Pantai Kaikoura dan Muzium Kaikoura. Motel ini berada 2.2 km dari Kaikoura District Museum dan 5.3 km dari Rumah Fyffe.Gunakan kemudahan sesuai yang disediakan seperti akses Internet wayarles percuma, bantuan pelancongan/tiket dan gril barbeku.Gunakan perkhidmatan bilik di motel.Kemudahan yang ditampilkan adalah termasuk akses Internet (berwayar) kelajuan tinggi (surcaj), meja/kaunter hadapan 24 jam dan kemudahan dobi. Tempat letak kenderaan sendiri percuma terdapat di tapak hartanah.Selesakan diri anda di salah satu daripada 12 bilik tamu yang menampilkan peti sejuk. Akses Internet wayarles percuma disediakan untuk membolehkan anda sentiasa berhubung. Bilik mandi dilengkapkan dengan gabungan pancuran/tab mandi dan pengering rambut. Kemudahan yang disediakan merangkumi telefon serta pembancuh kopi/teh dan seterika/papan seterika.

This B&B was pricier than my other bookings on my long trip to New Zealand, however, saying that, I felt that it was good ”bang for buck”. The first thing is that you are not located on the main highway, North of the town. If you want access to groceries, liquor, etc, this is where you want to be (and you'll be on a noisy highway with many motels). But, if you want an experience that you will never forget, then stay here. I was dropped off by the bus and walking and, even with pushing my 50 lb suitcase up a steep path and sweating my brains out, I was so impressed with where I landed up (and I'm 64 yrs old!). The Lemon Tree Lodge is a small B&B, run by a family. I met the lady (can't remember her name, sorry), and she was lovely. The manager of the hotel, a young woman from Italy working on a Work Visa, was also very attentive to anything that I asked for. I can't understand how anybody could complain about the self-serve breakfast here. They had everything (other than fried foods - eggs, bacon) that you could imagine. I never get why some tourists consider things ”bad” if it's not exactly what they eat at home. That's why you travel :) And, as far as stating that you talk to nobody in this B&B and that it is very inpersonal, that is probably because you never said hello to anybody. Again, take responsibility for your happiness and talk to people. I spoke with the owner, the manager (many times) and at least 3 other couples staying there from different countries (over a 2 day period). I stayed in the Sunflower Room (not ocean view) and I might as well have been in the room with a view because every chance I had, I walked around (30 seconds) to the front and sat in the area that was there for the back rooms to enjoy the views, which are stunning by the way! I must have sat there 4 times in 3 days.

10 people, three days. A fabulous location and plenty of spaces and beds to accommodate 8 adults (3 couples, two singletons) and 2 teenagers. Great cooking facilities and a lovely break. Close to facilities, and the Tom's track walk is a good workout for those so inclined.

We loved our stay in Apt. 8 which is close to the front, on the top floor with a lovely view. Two bedrooms, bathrooms and open plan kitchen, dining and living space with a lovely balcony, complete with table and chairs. We had everything we needed, fully equipped kitchen, ironing board, iron, air conditioning in the main living space, heated towel rails in both bathrooms (plus heaters) and a washing machine with separate dryer. There’s Alexas in all rooms, TV, sound system etc. The location is superb, parking is below the apartments in allocated spaces and there was a really useful information folder in the apartment. This was a lovely chance for us to catch up on our laundry, enjoy some home cooked food and explore the fantastic area. I’d definitely book to stay here again if we are ever fortunate enough to return!

Terletak di Kaikoura (Kaikoura Flat), Wacky Stays hanya dalam lingkungan 5 minit memandu dari Kaikoura District Museum dan Muzium Kaikoura. Inap-sarapan mesra keluarga ini berada 5.4 km dari Pantai Kaikoura dan 8.2 km dari Rumah Fyffe.Nikmati pemandangan dari taman dan gunakan kemudahan seperti akses Internet wayarles percuma dan tempat berkelah.Bertegur sapalah dengan tetamu lain di majlis makan percuma yang diadakan setiap hari. Sarapan Eropah disediakan pada setiap hari dari 7:00 hingga 8:00 dengan dikenakan bayaran.Ada rancangan acara di Kaikoura? inap-sarapan ini mempunyai ruang berukuran 50 kaki persegi (5 meter persegi) yang terdiri daripada ruang persidangan dan bilik mesyuarat. Tempat letak kenderaan sendiri percuma terdapat di tapak hartanah.Selesakan diri anda di salah satu daripada 6 bilik tamu yang menampilkan peti sejuk. Akses Internet wayarles percuma disediakan untuk membolehkan anda sentiasa berhubung. Bilik mandi dilengkapkan dengan kelengkapan dandanan diri percuma dan pengering rambut. Kemudahan yang disediakan merangkumi tempat duduk berasingan dan pembancuh kopi/teh, manakala pengemasan disediakan setiap hari.

New modern hotel with a mainly neutral colour scheme. Reasonable amount of parking on site, or plenty along the Esplanade. Rooms average size. We went as a group so we had no choice, many of us ended up in rooms with twin beds, they are very comfortable but when you share your bed with your spouse, this wasn't expected nor enjoyed. No electric blankets. It's the middle of winter. I did phone reception 3 times over a couple of issues but the calls were never answered. The rooms heat pump is good, though no heating in the corridor and reception is rather cool too. Tea and coffee making facilities and a small fridge. Glasses, but no wine glasses in the rooms. Good sized bathroom and good shower. They only provide one hard club chair, seating for anyone else there's a round squab or the bed. Most of the signs are in Maori, only one in our large group could understand a few words. The large group of Asians also staying had no idea of what anything meant. Excellent staff. Helpful and friendly. Uniforms a little casual for this level of hotel. Catering for large groups can often be a challenge, the food offered suited all tastes and was very good. Good cocktail menu. I don't drink much, but really enjoy an Aussie Shiraz, but they only stock NZ wines. Just meant I drank water. The hotel is sited down the south end of the Esplanade, so a bit of a walk to the township. Good, modern, clean, quiet 4.5 star hotel.

Ideal location if you're arriving by bus and don't have a car, about a 9-10 minute walk on the flat from the Intercity bus stop, and a shorter distance back to the beach. All the units have a view of the mountains, and at the end of the complex is some farmland with the most incredible sunset views. I was given unit 5 which was one of 2 fully accessible units on the ground floor (I didn't specifically request it) including a proper wet area shower and it would be ideal for anyone with mobility problems. A very comfy bed, and nice to have some softer (and not so massively high) pillows that seem to be the norm everywhere now. Very tidy, heat pump worked well overnight, and the only noise was some people in the neighbouring unit arriving back. Certainly didn't need earplugs. The hosts were wonderful, very welcoming and very helpful with local information (many thanks for the tips about where to get good photos!)

We stayed at Kaikura Top Ten Holiday Park before, it’s a no brainer to choose this place again and our experience has been totally great. The ground is clean and well kept. Great public facilities. Our two-bedroom motel superior room was comfortable. Despite it was full, the place still felt peaceful. Loved the experience. Definitely will return.