Looking for the perfect place to stay in Kaikoura? The Lobster Inn Motel, a family-operated accommodation, offers modern, self-sufficient rooms with stunning views of Kaikoura Township, the coastline, and the mountains.
Conveniently located just minutes from the town centre and top Kaikoura attractions, itâs an excellent choice for both families and solo travellers.
Our Kaikoura motel is right next to New World supermarket and Kaikoura’s latest shopping complex. Plus, the lively cafe scene and local novelty shops are just a short 1-kilometre walk away. Be sure to spot the iconic Lobster sculpture at the adjacent restaurant during your visit!
Kaikoura Motel Accommodation
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The Lobster Inn Motor Lodge has 24 self-contained warm, cosy units to suit every traveller’s needs. From studios for 1 or 2 persons to large family units.
Accommodation to suit all budgets. Seasonal, corporate and wholesale rates may apply. All accommodation is smoke-free.
Motel Rooms
Executive Studio (sleeps up to 3)
Executive unit with Queen and single bed. Tea/coffee breakfast making facilities. Ensuite. Upper & lower units available, please specify at booking your preference and we will endeavour to oblige your request where possible. Lower units parking at door, upper units parking at front of complex – Upper units located along an enclosed hallway. No Kitchen facilities or Kitchen sink in these units.
Deluxe Queen Suite (sleeps up to 3)
Lovely spacious units facing out to Kaikoura Mountain Ranges and farmland. Queen bed and single bed all in same room. Kitchenette with breakfast bar. Unit opens onto own balcony area. Ensuite with shower, toilet and vanity. Parking at your door.
Premium King Suite (sleeps up to 3)
Super king bed plus a king single OR 3 x single beds if preferred (note this request must be made at booking and not on arrival) Large spacious open plan unit with kitchenette, dining area and lounge area in same space. Both upper and lower levels have shower cubicles. Please specify at time of booking your preference for upper or lower unit, we can not guarantee your request if unit has already been prebooked. Upper level units parking to the front of the complex â unit located along enclosed corridor. Lower level parking at your door. No stairs to climb for either unit.
Premium One Bedroom Suite
Spacious family unit with Kitchen, dining and lounge areas located in the same open plan area as the superking bed and 1 x single. A seperate bedroom with 2 x single beds off this area. Bathroom with shower on upper level, (upper level unit located along enclosed corridor â parking to the front of the complex) Lower level unit has wet floor shower only (an option also for wheelchair access) parking at door. Note no stairs to climb for either room option. Please specify at time of booking but be aware we may not always be able to allocate room if already booked.
Deluxe Two Bedroom Suite
Lovely spacious units looking out to Kaikoura Mountain Ranges and farmland. 2 x sep bedrooms with super king and 2 x singles. Both rooms can either be prebooked as 2 x king beds or 4 x single beds by prior arrangement â not available on check-in. Kitchenette & breakfast bar, spacious lounge area opens onto own balcony. Ensuite with shower, toilet and vanity. Parking at door.
Kaikoura Motel Facilities
- Check in 2pm – Check out 10am
- Free ample guest parking, large vehicle and boat parking
- All room types have tea/coffee/breakfast making facilities
- All rooms with microwave, fridge, hairdryer, heat pump/air conditioning and Alexa smart clocks
- Larger units with cooking facilities
- All rooms serviced daily
- 2x Guest Laundry Areas
- Free WiFi
- Free information service
- Booking service
- Conference Facilities
- Restaurant and Tavern next door
Groups & Team Building in Kaikoura
Fantastic opportunity for golfing groups, fishing groups or those wanting to explore the eco tourism options Kaikoura has to offer.
Whether team building or a group of friends wanting to get away for a bit of fun, Lobster Inn Motor Lodge can cater to your needs.
About Kaikoura
Stay and Explore all that Kaikoura has to offer. Whale and Dolphin watching is very popular, but there are plenty of additional activities to do when the weather is not ideal to go out on the water. Play a round of golf, explore Kaikoura and the surrounding areas by foot or mountain bike or chill in one of the many cafes around the township.
Kaikoura is approximately 2hrs south of Picton and 2hrs north of Christchurch. Located on Beach Road, 1 km north of the township, adjacent to the New World Shopping Centre and Harakeke Shopping Centre. An easy walk through to the cafe scene and novelty shops, we are central to Kaikoura’s many attractions.
Look for the World famous Lobster on the building.
