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About this property
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge features, free WiFi, free off-street parking, Seasonal heated outdoor pool and a conference centre. The lodge is just 400 metres from the town centre and 800 metres from Whale Watch Kaikoura and Dolphin Encounter. Decorated in calming neutral shades, the modern European style building has studios and apartments equipped with cooking facilities, flat-screen TVs with cable channels and ironing facilities. Some units have large corner spa baths and air-conditioning. Some first floor units have park views and others have mountain or sea views from private balconies. Most ground floor units have an outside area with tables and chairs. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge is conveniently situated 830 metres from Kaikoura Station and 5 km from Kaikoura Airport. It offers free parking.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Don
New Zealand
“Hosts brilliant, location for our journey was perfect for our needs. Unit met expectations, They were able to provide new batteries for TV remote as previous guests had stolen them!!!” - Donna
New Zealand
“We were booked to a rear studio unit, which was roomy and clean. Being a rear unit also meant no traffic noise. The location is good, being a five minute walk to the township. We would stay again for an overnight trip.” - Victoria
New Zealand
“The bed was amazing so handy to town couldn't fault it.woukd book again” - Peter
New Zealand
“All facilities we needed. We were able to change to a ground floor unit” - Valentine
New Zealand
“The motel room was excellent, modern and clean, the fridge was noisy in the dead of night, had to turn it off !!” - Sandra
New Zealand
“Lovely spacious room. Comfortable, clean, and warm.” - Murdoch
New Zealand
“Good facilities, clean, modern, good heating and electric blankets. Quick walk to town” - Niki
Singapore
“Clean Kitchen. Comfy and cosy seating. Convenient location. Excellent staff. Only 1 heater but amazing, can warm up entire house.” - Emily
United Kingdom
“Room was clean and very big. Ideal location for whale watching tour. Staff were friendly and helpful.” - Max
New Zealand
“Very easy to find and close to the main street of Kaikoura. The carpark is fantastic. There’s parking as you arrive in the property and a courtyard parking within the center of the units, well off and not visible from the main road. Great for...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
Guests arriving after 19:00 are requested to contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cooking of odorous foods, e.g. seafood, is not permitted at the property.
Please note the number of guests staying must be the same as the number of guests stated when booking your accommodation at the property. Your reservation may be cancelled with a penalty fee if you arrive with additional guests.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.