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8.3 / 10 Guest Rating

Lobster Inn Motel

115 Beach Road, Kaikoura, nz

Lobster Inn Motel - main view

About the Property

Modern Self-Sufficient Rooms
Experience comfort and convenience at Lobster Inn, Kaikoura Motel. Our family-operated motel offers modern self-sufficient rooms with stunning views of Kaikoura Township, coast, and mountains. Whether you're traveling solo or with family, we have the perfect accommodation for you.

Convenient Location
Ideally situated near Kaikoura's town centre, our 24-room motel provides easy access to attractions, cafes, and shopping complexes. With comfortable studio rooms for short stays, deluxe studios for longer visits, and spacious family units, we cater to all your needs. Plus, enjoy conference facilities, ample parking, and free unlimited fiber internet during your stay.

Iconic Dining Experience
Don't forget to visit the adjacent Tavern/Restaurant featuring the iconic Lobster. Book your stay at Lobster Inn today for a memorable Kaikoura experience.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Family rooms

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.3
Excellent537 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the clean room and frequently praise the friendly staff.

Categories

Cleanliness8.0
Service9.0
Location8.5
Room Quality8.0
Amenities7.5
Value for Money8.5
Food and Beverage8.5
Overall Experience8.3

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S
SimonnzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 11, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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TanianzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 10, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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AlexnzNZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 7, 2026

"Over all clean, well appointed and good value"

8.0

Place was great nice and clean had almost everything I could want. Staff were super helpful and very accommodating even letting me check in earlier due to a miscommunication between me and my partner who booked the room for me.

Neighbros on the corner had a thumper of a party followed by casual domestics after the pub closed combined with a bus load of Asian tourists who talked loudly in their home tongue outside my room for most of the evening making sleep difficult. If I was to stay here again I’d be keen on the main road side not the back. Room could use a sink for drinking water also I’m not accustomed to having to leave a motel room for water or filling my water bottle in the same room as the toilet.

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WendynzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 5, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Friendly staff, easy location to find, pub/restaurant next door, comfortable room with everything we needed.

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Donna.TonynzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 3, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0

Clean room. Heat pump was good. Hot water, Great.

Nowhere comfortable to watch TV. just on the bed.

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PhilippanzNZ
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 2, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Room was spacious and bed was very comfortable. Great kitchen and bathroom

Room could be better with improved wifi and a pair of tongs for cooking

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Andrew BrookesnzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 2, 2026

"good location and friendly serviced staff"

9.0

good location and tidy

just fine

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cnCN
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 1, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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JoannenzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 31, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0
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XianghanauAU
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 30, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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