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Willowbank Motel

★★★★ 183 Beach Road, Kaikoura, NZ

9 guest rating· 1522 reviews

About this hotel

Seaside Charm and Comfort

Experience the perfect seaside getaway at our motel in Kaikoura, New Zealand. Each room is equipped with kitchen facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay. Enjoy the convenience of electric blankets and heating during your visit.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Our motel offers a range of facilities for families, including a children's playground and barbecue area. Parents will appreciate the shared laundry services, making travel with little ones a breeze. Rest easy with free off-street parking available for all guests.

Explore Kaikoura's Wonders

Make the most of your stay by visiting local attractions such as the renowned Kaikoura whale watching tours and the opportunity to swim with dolphins. After a day of adventure, return to our welcoming motel for a relaxing evening.

Book your seaside retreat today and create unforgettable memories in Kaikoura.

Rooms & rates

Deluxe Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 55 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 13 m² · Double bed

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Double bed

Family Apartment

Sleeps 2 · King bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer

Studio (Double) - Prepaid

Sleeps 2 · 26 m² · Queen Bed

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer

Family Room - Prepaid

Sleeps 9 · 45 m² · 2× Queen Bed, 3× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 16 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Deluxe Apartment

Sleeps 2 · 38 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Family Two-Bedroom Apartment with View

Sleeps 6 · 80 m² · Sofa bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Two-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 6 · 51 m² · Sofa bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • CCTV outside property
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Heating
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Smoke alarms

Location

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183 Beach Road, Kaikoura, NZ

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say91522 reviews

+ Well-maintained, clean and tidy+ Friendly and helpful staff+ Convenient location+ Comfortable roomsComfort of sofa bedExternal appearance needs attentionShowers could have better pressure
Cleanliness9.3
Service9.3
Location9.3
Room Quality8.8
Amenities8.8
Value for Money8.8

Guest review

7.0

Die Dusche hat einen tollen Wasserdruck.

Nicole · DE · 2026-07-23

Quiet area, a wee bit out of town but walkable. However there are supermarkets close by.

10.0

Very helpful staff. Good size, had all amenities we required including laundry facilities. A cosy stay.

Nothing we didn’t like.

Audrey · GB · 2026-07-23

Comfortable, convenient, rooms close to supermarkets, restaurants, and whale watching. Really liked.

10.0

This is a basic accommodation - no pools, gymnasium or business centre - but was super comfortable, spacious, and a pretty easy walk (and a very comfortable drive) into the centre of town. Our 9-year-old son loved having Netflix on demand (we don't have it at home) and wants us to go back. Simple kitchen in the room - refrigerator and stovetop - would have allowed us to self-cater in the room. Parking just outside the room. Minimal contact with office staff, but rooms reliably serviced with new coffee and towels each day. Also had guest laundry facilities that we did not need. But super convenient. We will stay here again when we next return to Kaikoura.

No real presence in the front office, but we didn't need anything. We even waved in passing as we saw the owners - confident that any needs would have been addressed. A little on the edge of town (easier with a car), but a short walk (or even shorter drive) to a large New World, and close enough to the town centre and whale watching to walk there. We did so a couple of times.

James · NZ · 2026-07-23

Guest review

9.0

Check in tardif et le confort de la literie

Rien à signaler

Stephanie · FR · 2026-07-20

Fantastic

10.0

Water pressure was awesome, very clean and comfortable room

Raewyn · NZ · 2026-07-20

Comfortable staying

9.0

Nice view during winter and comfortable staying with adequate kitchen amenities. Perfectly accommodation for family.

The location is too close to the main road.

Teck Fong · MY · 2026-07-19

Good to know

Please note that due to the recent earthquake, some roads are closed and alternate routes may need to be taken to access the property. 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.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 17 years old stay for NZD 40 per person per night when using an existing bed.

People no matter the age stay for NZD 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.