Lobster Inn Motel
The Lobster Inn Motor Lodge in Kaikoura offers comfortable accommodations for both business and leisure travelers. Guests can enjoy amenities such as free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping, and an outdoor pool. Select rooms feature LCD/plasma TVs, internet access, and balconies/terraces. Make the Lobster Inn your base for exploring Kaikoura.
Guest scores & sentiment
From 280 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-11
Guests praise friendly staff, cleanliness, comfort, and value. Common complaints include inconsistent breakfast quality/service, noise issues, overheating rooms, and dated decor.
Dimension scores · cross-source
KEYSuitable for budget travelers valuing service. Avoid peak dining, request non-street rooms if noise-sensitive, and check cooling options in summer.
Room types · 6
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Premium Two Bedroom Suite
This spacious unit overlooks the Kaikoura Mountain ranges. It has a kitchenette, a bathroom with shower, and a balcony area. You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Request Box at the time of booking. Please note that the bedding configuration is not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability.
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Premium One Bedroom Suite
This unit offers a kitchenette and a dining area. The upper level unit has large bathroom with shower cubicle, while the lower level has shower with wet floor (suitable for disability access). You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Request Box at the time of booking. Please note that the bedding configuration is not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability.
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Deluxe Queen Studio
This studio offers a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a balcony with views of the mountain. There is an private bathroom with shower.
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Deluxe King Studio
This heated studio offers a TV with DVD player, kitchenette with cooking facilities, and a private bathroom with shower. You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Request Box at the time of booking. Please note that the bedding configuration is not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability.
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Budget Studio Queen and Single
This studio features 2 single beds, tea/coffee, breakfast making facilities and an ensuite with shower. Please note that extra beds cannot be accommodated in this room type. Please note that there is no kitchen or sink in this room.
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This studio features 1 queen bed, tea/coffee, breakfast making facilities and an ensuite with shower. Please note that extra beds cannot be accommodated in this room type. Please note that there is no kitchen or sink in this room.
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All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).
Nearby & map
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