Mondello Kaikoura

3.0 star property

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Suite, 1 Bedroom
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Front of property
Microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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29 Beach Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Spa Studio Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Spa Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Two Bedroom Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Kaikōura

A stay at Mondello Kaikoura places you in the heart of Kaikōura, within a 10-minute walk of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. .This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kaikoura Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Fyffe House.

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 8 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Craypot - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: NZD 20 for check-in between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: NZD 20 for check-in between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Mondello Kaikoura Motel
Mondello Kaikoura Kaikoura
Mondello Kaikoura Motel Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 334 out of 457 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 457 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 457 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 457 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 457 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray

The Mondello is a small Mom & Pop Family run motel. Within this context, I give them motel 5 stars. The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was updated with a newer shower stall. I did not seen any modern chain motels in town. From casual outside of observation, this seemed like one of the better hotels in town. There is no elevator to the second floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large and clean. The shower was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Anton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and clean with views of the mountains from the upper rooms but on a noisy road, towels were a bit small compared to all other motels we’ve stayed at during our NZ trip. Not the fault of the hotel but house construction adjacent to it started work at 7:30am!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host. Great central location. Good standard accommodation with everything you need for an overnight stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with nice little touches
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was fantastic . Clean and had everything you would need .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean room. We had easy accessibility room although we did not require it but that was fine. Great shower presure. Big room. Great kitchen facilities with a small hob provided. Plenty of utensils and washing up liquid provided. Tea/coffee & milk provided. Netflix on Tv. Laundry room much appreciated and very reasonable costs. Really well organised services. Kind welcome gift on arrival appreciated. Close to supermarket, whale watching and town. Really good location. Seating area outside room provided. I would stay again if in kaikoura.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good laundry services and good location, helpful lady at Reception as came to our room to sort issue with TV
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clan and comfortable room. Pleasant check in staff. Good facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean, quiet room well presented. Only small problem was that the fridge froze most things even with the thermostat increased. Could do with a large bowl for mixing things and a draining rack to make stacking dishes easier. Otherwise perfect. Will definitely go back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find on main road. Close to town & supermarket. Clean tidy. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Kapaa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, clean, easy check-in and check-out and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodation was spotless, well equipped, very quiet, great views over the mountain. Laundry facilities were available but we didn't use them.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were welcoming, the room was clean, and it was a great choice for a one-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and spacious, amenities were all you needed. The lady there was friendly and chatted with our apologising for the builders working next door
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless. We had a separate bedroom which we didn't use. So plenty of room. Spa bath was a nice touch. Easy walking distance from Kaikoura town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious clean room with lots of amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

RUTH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good apartment close to town centre
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John, Mariginiup

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and roomy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025