Willowbank Motel
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Willowbank Motel
Motel
183 Beach Road, Kaikoura, Canterbury 7300, New Zealand
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Highlights
Sparkling clean
Excellent service
Free parking
Ideal locationAmenities
Public parkingFree
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
24-Hour Front Desk
VIP Check-In Service
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Room Service
Barbecue
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Property Description
When you stay at Willowbank Motel in Kaikōura, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. This motel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Fyffe House.
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8.7/10
Very GoodCleanliness8.7
Amenities8.7
Location8.7
Service8.7
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Surroundings
Airport: Kaikoura Airport
(10.1km)
Landmarks: Kaikoura KiwiCamp
(480m)
Landmarks: Kaikoura Beach
(920m)
Landmarks: Kaikoura NZMCA Park
(940m)
Landmarks: Daves' Diving Kaikoura
(1.1km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
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6
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Bedroom 1:2 Single bed ● Bedroom 2:1 Queen bed ● Living Room:1 Sofa bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Towel
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1
Holiday Home
Bedroom 1:1 Queen bed ● Bedroom 2:2 Single bed ● Bedroom 3:1 Double bed ● Bedroom 4:1 Single bed and 1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Towel
Coffee/Tea Pot
Hair Dryer
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6
Family Apartment
Bedroom 1:1 King bed ● Bedroom 2:2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
TV
Towel
Coffee/Tea Pot
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11
Studio (Double) - Prepaid
1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Mountain View
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10
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Bedroom 1:1 Queen bed ● Bedroom 2:1 Double bed and 1 Single bed ● Living Room:1 Sofa bed
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
TV
Mountain View
Towel
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5
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View - Prepaid
Bedroom 1:1 Queen bed ● Living Room:1 Sofa bed
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
TV
Mountain View
Towel
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6
Deluxe Apartment
Bedroom 1:1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Towel
Electric Blanket
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11
Studio (Twin) - Prepaid
2 Double bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Towel
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2
Family Room-Prepaid
Bedroom 1:1 Queen bed ● Bedroom 2:1 Double bed ● Bedroom 3:2 Single bed ● Bedroom 4:1 Single bed and 1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
TV
Mountain View
Towel
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Guest Reviews
8.7/10
Very Good
14 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.7
- Amenities8.7
- Location8.7
- Service8.7
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AI Summary
The rooms are spacious, modern, and well-equipped with comfortable beds and efficient air conditioning. The staff is friendly and helpful. Convenient location near town center. Guests praise cleanliness and quiet environment.
Guest User
February 24, 2025
Everything is new in this motel. The kitchen was fully equipped with a full sized fridge, oven and induction cooktop. The bathroom had a lovely shower and our 2 bedrooms had lovely new bedding. The host was very responsive to inquiries. My husband had a bad cough so having 2 rooms meant he didn’t have to worry about disturbing me in the night. We’d stay there again
Guest User
July 24, 2024
I recently had an unfortunate encounter with the Willowbank Motel. Interaction with Owners: The experience with the hotel owners was far from pleasant. Instead of being welcoming and understanding, I found them to be rude, self-interested, and inflexible. There was a noticeable absence of the 'human touch' that is so essential in the hospitality industry. Issue: We encountered an issue and as a result, chose not to stay at the hotel. Upon bringing up this issue, we were met with rigidity and indifference from the owners. They refused to offer any form of compensation or refund, choosing instead to retain the full amount of the reservation. Resolution: Despite our attempts to resolve the situation amicably, we were left feeling unheard and disrespected. In light of this experience, I find it difficult to recommend the Willowbank Motel to others. The handling of our situation lacked empathy and understanding, leaving a sour taste in our mouths. I believe that trust and respect are fundamental to a successful hospitality experience, and unfortunately, our interaction with the Willowbank Motel fell short in this regard.
lizzyinnz
January 15, 2024
What a wonderful motel. Spotlessly clean with great facilities. We had such a perfect stay. Check in was super efficient - everything received via text. We felt very lucky to have chosen this motel. Thanks, team Willowbank.
Guest User
September 30, 2023
Great motel with quality furnishings and supplies. Looking at previous reviews I imagine this motel must have changed hands! The owner was very welcoming and helpful. The rooms are comfortable and modernised, for example full electronic door locks with no keys required. All the supplies were generous including plenty of tea and coffee. The heat pump was new and efficient. Overall, a quality experience at a budget price!
Guest User
January 5, 2023
Sean went out of his way to accommodate us before and during our stay at Willowbank Motel in Kaikoura. Appears the motel has been refreshed and modernised from looking at these photos (forgot to take photos to show). Will definitely stay again!
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Public parking
Free
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
24-Hour Front Desk
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Public parking
Free
Front Desk Services
VIP Check-In Service
24-Hour Front Desk
Languages Spoken
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Food & Drink
Room Service
Public Areas
Barbecue
Cleaning Services
Clothes Dryer
Safety & Security
Smoke Detector
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–24:00
Check-out: 08:00–10:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Buffet:NZD 12.00 (approx. AU$ 11.18) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Deposit Policy
DepositDeposit required
Deposit Collection MethodsA fixed amount of NZD 200.00 (approx. AU$ 186.31) is charged.
Deposit Payment MethodsThis property accepts credit cards
Deposit RefundThe deposit will be returned to the original account of payment within 7 days after check-out.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 17
When you stay at Willowbank Motel in Kaikōura, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. This motel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Fyffe House.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service.
Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service.
Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.