Sails Motel

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.1

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About this property

Situated on the beachfront in Kaikoura, Sails Motel has a garden and free WiFi. The rooms are fitted with a microwave, fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the motel rooms include a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a patio with a garden view. Sails Motel offers a barbecue.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Kaikoura, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sharon
Australia Australia
“Shower had great pressure and the bed was very comfy. The location was great, opposite the water and walkway and close to the park.”
Pam
Australia Australia
“I had to change my plans because of flight cancellations and Krystal was cheerful and excellent to deal with. The bed was comfortable too and a good couch to sit on.”
Chen
New Zealand New Zealand
“The location is very good. We can get up early to see the sunset. The facilities are very good. Both of us enjoyed it.”
Helen
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location and privacy. Perfect for 3 couples on a holiday. We had 3 side by side units with enough room in each to gather together.”
Alastair
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location - just opposite the beach but a back section so no people looking into the motel from the street. The hosts were welcoming and everything was clean.”
David
Australia Australia
“Lovely clean unit, had everything we needed and Liz was lovely.”
Glenn
New Zealand New Zealand
“This was a very cozy accommodation, it felt very boutique and private with very friendly staff. Highly reccomend!”
Hillers
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely compact unit. Host met me on arrival. Was great for a 2 night stay.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was nice and large and all within easy walking distance of all the restaurants and bars”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location on the Esplanade but close enough to town”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 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 20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 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.
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