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Willowbank Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Kaikoura with free parking

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Studio (Twin) - Prepaid | Living area
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Explore the area

Map
183 Beach Road, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Kaikoura Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kaikoura (KBZ)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room - Prepaid

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
4 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Queen Beds, 3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View - Prepaid

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View - Prepaid

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 36.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Studio (Double) - Prepaid

Studio (Double) - Prepaid

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 26.9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 51 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Apartment

Family Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Studio (Twin) - Prepaid

Studio (Twin) - Prepaid

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 26.9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Apartment

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Kaikoura

At Willowbank Motel you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Kaikoura Beach and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Kaikoura Museum. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues. Other amenities include wired Internet in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Kaikoura motel include Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 1 min drive
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 3 min drive
  • Fyffe House - 7 min drive
  • Peninsula Walkway - 8 min drive
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Willowbank Motel

Motel in Kaikoura with free parking
Willowbank Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Kaikoura motel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Willowbank Motel offers 12 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (NZD 5 for 1 hours)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for wired Internet in public areas: NZD 5 (for 1 hours, rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and cash.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Willowbank Kaikoura
Willowbank Motel
Willowbank Motel Kaikoura
Willowbank Hotel Kaikoura
Willowbank Motel Motel
Willowbank Motel Kaikoura
Willowbank Motel Motel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Willowbank Motel?

Willowbank Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Willowbank Motel?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Willowbank Motel on 9 Mar 2025 start from AU$182.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Willowbank Motel?

Yep, Willowbank Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Willowbank Motel?

The closest beach to Willowbank Motel is Kaikoura Beach (0.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Willowbank Motel?

No, Willowbank Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Willowbank Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Willowbank Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Willowbank Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 133 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Davina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property, we had enough room for everybody, each room had its own aircon and tv and we could also watch Netflix on their accounts, each room had their own account which was awesome if you didnt want to watch the same thing, the only thing they need is a clothes horse or clothes line to hang clothes after using their washing machine.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and had good space for relaxing. The bed was comfortable and the kitchen well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place and would have loved to have stayed longer than 1 night!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Andreas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just what I needed
Great stay great service
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on main road heading into town. Lovely service, very friendly and helpful. Big room and living areas and nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Peter, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for money. Friendly and welcoming manager. Clean room. Oven top a bit slow to heat the pan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 minute walk to beach
Friendly service, high levels of cleanliness and great little kitchenette. 5 minute walk to beach and around 20-30 minute walk into town centre. If you're a light sleeper, would recommend ear plugs as walls between units thin/not sound-proof. Not a fancy motel but had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very happy
Great place. Highly recommend. Tidy easy to access. Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
The room was tidy enough, but the wall heater broke and the replacement was extremely average. As noted by another reviewer, the room had a notice that all dishes must be washed or face a $50 penalty - not ideal in the time of Covid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Expectation to wash your own dishes
The motel until was OK, nothing wrong, but was quite old. Check-in staff was very friendly and helpful. We were surprised at the sign in the kitchen saying if you don't wash your own dishes you will be charged $50. I have stayed at many motels all around NZ and have never seen such a sign. I have even been told by cleaning staff at other motels not to bother washing my dishes as for hygiene reasons they have to clean everything again anyway. We decided to rewash everything before eating on plates as we couldn't be sure the previous guests will have washed the plates well, especially in the current COVID climate. The price was quite high for the quality in my opinion - we stayed in another motel in Picton the next night, the room was bigger, much more modern and very clean for $10 cheaper.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fred, Waikato

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly operator. Clean and tidy. Excellent shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location, and price was very reasonable. Staff were helpful and friendly. The motel was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Erick, Temuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and a great shower. Room was clean and staff very helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome friendly little motel.
Very accommodating. Driving from Invercargill to New Plymouth with Kaikoura our overnight. Phoned to ask what time was last check in, was quite late and prepared to wait for us. Got there, very friendly had put heater on in unit do was lovely and warm. Awesome friendly service, clean and tidy room and for a very good price. Would stay there again and eould recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Nick, Australia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The chap who checked us in was lovely. The room is appalling; threadbare carpet at threshold, electrical tape holding electric towel rail wiring together, an odd screening to the main bedroom, mouldy everything everywhere in the bathroom. If we had arrived at this motel 40 years ago on a family holiday we as teenagers would have kicked up a fuss about it. We got up early to leave our third world motel room behind
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Spacious room, but in need of some maintenance. Nothing particularly bad but suffers in comparison to other motels in this price range
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
An older build on motels which could do with refreshing. Okay at the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was discussing. In my opinion it would not rate as a Backpacks let alone a Motel. It is a bad reflection on our Country to advertise these premises as they would be extremely disappointing for any Turist on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The service was excellent. Very helpful young man checked us in. The room was basic and functional. It didn’t smell great but the water was hot and the bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was that discusting we refused to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019