Located in the seaside town of Kaikoura, New Zealand. All rooms feature kitchen facilities including microwave oven, colour TV and telephone. Electric blankets and heating are provided. This motel’s facilities include a children's playground, barbecue facilities and shared laundry. Free off-street car parking is provided. Broadband internet access is available in the reception area. Local attractions include the famous Kaikoura whale watching and swimming with the dolphins.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Christine
New Zealand New Zealand
everything was good. Young man on desk was very good.
Gary
New Zealand New Zealand
We were upgraded to a larger unit which was great to entertain all of our friends. Off road parking for the car was great as well
Sandra
New Zealand New Zealand
Close to eateries and supermarket. Comfortable and very clean.
Elissa
Australia Australia
Very clean and tidy, with comfortable beds, great customer service upon arrival
Wendy
Canada Canada
This is an older motel but the suite was newly renovated. It was large, comfortable, had comfortable bed and couch, and was very clean. The kitchen was well stocked with new dishes, cutlery and cookware. It was excellent value for the price. T
Ann
New Zealand New Zealand
So clean, comfortable and bed was amazingly comfortable. Such a bonus have aircon to cool as very hot day. Would stay again, great value. One of the cleanest motels we have ever stayed in.
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very comfortable accommodation. Friendly & helpful staff.. Best over night stay we've had in 3wks!
Wai
New Zealand New Zealand
Nice 1 night stay before going back to Wellington . Clean and tidy place
Don
New Zealand New Zealand
Great beds, spacious unit with everything you need including Netflix and Disney+. No key was needed which was easy! Close to the supermarket was a plus.
Judy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautifully clean and comfortable with great attention to detail. Lovely view of mountains from our apartment (apartment with mountain view) and nice outlook onto field/farm land.

Property surroundings

House rules

Willowbank Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$115. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
Cot upon request
NZD 25 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that due to the recent earthquake, some roads are closed and alternate routes may need to be taken to access the property. For further information please refer to the New Zealand Transport Agency's website.

Please inform Willowbank Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.