Sierra Beachfront Motel

2.5 star property
Find your beachy haven with an easygoing vibe and convenient amenities like laundry facilities.

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Unit) | Living area | LED TV

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room (Twin Room)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Unit)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Standard Room (One Bedroom Unit)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
160 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 19 min walk
  • Fyffe House - 2 min drive
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 2 min drive
  • Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Sierra Beachfront Motel

Property highlights
Sierra Beachfront Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sierra Beachfront Motel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • No housekeeping

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LED TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sierra Beachfront Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sierra Beachfront Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sierra Beachfront Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sierra Beachfront Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Sierra Beachfront Motel located?

With direct access to the beach, this Kaikoura hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum, and Fyffe House. Kaikoura District Museum and Peninsula Walkway are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Sierra Beachfront Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 248 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the property's proximity to the sea and town
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Good location,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff amazing and being so close to the beach was a draw card. Nice quiet location away from the township business but close enough to walk or take a short drive to everything on Kaikoura
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was friendly, bed was comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had family motel. Great for us as a family. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Great place to stay. Wonderful staff and the rooms are fantastic, clean, spacious and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous- Jo & Brad were so welcoming and so kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location straight across from the beach. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location, just a few steps from the beautiful Kaikoura beach walk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with the family affordable and clean and great location! Highly recommended and we will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely coastal location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has been very nicely renovated and brought up to date. Owner very pleasant and helpful with information about the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed staying here. Handy to town, movies and food. Nice and clean and tidy with good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
relaxing atmosphere bein by the sea.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fine for a couple of nights with some basic cooking facilities if needed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hassles, helpful manager,Sky TV, very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay - very clean and quiet, spacious room, across the road from the beach and not far to walk into town. BBQ was useful for cooking dinners. Would definitely stay again if we're in Kaikoura.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect room , clean and tidy , great location, the owners are awesome people and very accommodating to our needs! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Staff above and beyond. Spacious units
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts. Very comfy bed. Nice bath towels and bedding supplied. Would like a kitchen hand towel and hooks or small rail to hang kitchen towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Baza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bang for buck
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice all round
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Simon

Lovely owners. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024