258 Schoolhouse Road, 7371 Kaikoura, New Zealand
#26 of 32 hotels in Kaikoura
Guests' ChoiceBased on 354 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.1
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
6.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 September 2024
Verity
New ZealandNothing! Great place for our family to stay while we attended the Kaikoura Hop.
Lovely old pub. Comfortable rooms located off the hallway at the back of the pub. Great staff, very friendly!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Lyn
AustraliaMore pillows would be good. Could hear people in our room from outside being rowdy when we went to bed. Heater was very noisy.
Great location. Clean. Dinner was wonderful.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 8 September 2024
Mary
New ZealandSize of the room was a little small and the room a bit tired looking
The view was really awesome, room was clean and comfortable and the gardens were lovely
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Tessa
New ZealandFriendly staff, cozy room
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Donald
New ZealandThe setting
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 15 July 2024
Michael
New ZealandGreat, loved the location and the restaurant. It’s a basic motel but it’s great value for money.
A huge step up from the previous owners of this motel. Lovely staff.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 July 2024
Altamos
New ZealandFood was excellent.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 11 July 2024
Hua-en
Singapore-
Warm and comfortable rooms, friendly and hospitable staff
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 10 July 2024
Frances
New ZealandGreat communication via email.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Christine
New ZealandThere was nothing I didnt like.
The dinners are amazing with lovely atmosphere. The only downside was there was no breakfast facilities.Ity is away out of town and if you didnt feel like driving into Kaikoura take somethong for your breakfast.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 6 July 2024
Beverley
New ZealandThere is nothing to not like.
We loved the history displayed throughout the building. The dinners were wonderful with a lovely open fire going in the evening. The garden grounds were very nice with views of the mountains and pond gave us a lovely reflection of a pink sunrise.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Cassandra
New ZealandNothing to fault
Beautiful location and amazing staff, very friendly and accommodating, made the trip from CHCH worth it :)
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Van
New ZealandExcellent meal of generous size
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Jeremy
New ZealandNil
Did not stay for breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Somerville
New ZealandThe room was a tidy but can hear noise from next door easily
The meals were great & staff were very friendly
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Sue
United StatesThe room was very basic no frills. No comfortable chairs to sit in for any length of time.
The room was warm and the bed comfortable.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Paul
New Zealandmaybe a breakfast
evening meals superb
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Christine
New ZealandOnly thing I found was would have been nice to have a breakfast menu as have to go into town find somewhere and if you just want to relax have to drive back again.
It was nice and quiet and mountain views beautiful with snow on the tops. Clean and comfy with coffee and tea facilities. Parking was easy just outside back door and staff friendly. Fantastic meals at the really unique bar area.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Jill
New ZealandShower took a very long time to get warm.
Joined to a great restaurant and bar.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Susannah
New Zealandgreat location, really clean accomadation
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Meeka
New Zealandelectric car charger - a bit beyond expectations though
The food was very good it was one of those meals where you had to let the staff know it was great!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Warwick
New Zealandnew owners are doing well
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Tracey
New ZealandFabulous spot in the country, bed was comfy, staff were very friendly. Had a meal in the restaurant which was fantastic. Great place to stay.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Karen
New ZealandWe had the studio room very tiny. no 19. just tea and coffee supplied.. it could've had a toaster or microwave on a shelf.. We were not told there was a breakfast room. This has not put us off coming again. We would.
Friendly staff Food was incredible dinner menu fantastic... location delightful
Stayed in April 2024
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