We booked online and purely on price. It was our last stop before heading to the ferry at Picton. It was like stepping back in time, as the room seemed untouched since the 60's, but it was what I expected, A hotel room in Kaikoura for the price I wanted to pay. It had everything an expensive hotel had just... More

Another long day on the road, meant that we would be arriving in Kaikoura late at night. We called ahead to inform the reception. Richard the owner was extremely pleasant, telling us not to worry about what time we arrived and was more concerned about us arriving safely. He said that he would turn the lights on in the unit... More

The motel is an older motel and a bit dated but it is tidy and clean and the manager is friendly and helpful and it is nearby to new world and some other shops as well as subway and only a few minutes by car to the centre. There is no noise from the road and there is undercover parking... More

our room was old but well maintained and clean the bed was so comfortable i did not want to get up. the view of snow covered mountains was very nice to wake up to. a bit far from the town but we found everything we needed at the shopping centre nearby as well as a friendly pub with good meals.... More

Having stayed here many years ago, decided to stay again. This last stay will be memorabile for the comforts LACKING. The initial suprise, was to find no Dead bolts on the doors, let alone not being to shut some windows! The lighting was so poor, that to read, you were far better off outside. The refrigerator was not cleaned out... More

Ever had a friend who was alittle rough around the edges?..... this is the place in Kaikoura !, it's a motel that is in need of some TLC, it is currently 'For Sale', however does not excuse, the basic things that are being overlooked to be either repaired or have a scheduled maintenance programme in place, combine this with the... More

I stood a Beachcomber Motel with my wife and baby daughter during our trip around New Zealand. The place is simple, but gives what it promises: roomy room equiped with kitchen furniture, TV, private free parking and internet for a fee (very reasonable fee - pays the price for what it is worth). It is not centrally located in Kaikoura,... More