Top rated
Guests rate it highest for service, location and value.
9.2573Reviews- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.8 out of 10, at 134 Esplanade.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Beachfront Paradise
Luxurious Rooms Indulge in comfort with our well-equipped rooms featuring a microwave, fridge, and a flat-screen TV. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom and relax on the patio with a garden view.
Outdoor BBQ Experience the ultimate Kiwi summer with our on-site barbecue facilities, perfect for a relaxing evening by the beach.
Ready to unwind in paradise? Book your stay at Sails Motel now and make unforgettable memories by the sea.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Garden
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Private parking
- Daily housekeeping
Rooms
9.2
Top rated
Rated 9.2 out of 10 by 573 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.6
- Service10.0
- Location9.8
- Rooms8.5
- Amenities8.6
- Value9.5
- Food & drink9.1
Guests mention
Friendly staffGreat locationClean roomsComfortable beds
DeborahAustraliaThe motel is a small property of only 5 or 6 rooms. Our room was quite simple, but overall was quiet and clean.
In the two days we were there we never saw a staff member. Our name and room was noted on a white board…
KirstynNew ZealandGreat location, quiet and private. Had Netflix and Chrome cast.
No milk, no blankets, no one at the office, just a whiteboard. Room was freezing cold on arrival and shower was lacking amenities.
NaivaluNew ZealandClose to the beach
GenevieveNew ZealandGreat location, tidy and quiet
WesleyNew ZealandGreat room for the price we paid & very close to the water.
RayAustraliaSightseeing in NZ
Everything we expected. In centre of town and easy access to main attractions
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Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
134 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Guests rate the location 9.8 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Sails Motel
What time is check-in and check-out at Sails Motel?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Sails Motel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Sails Motel?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does Sails Motel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Sails Motel have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Sails Motel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Sails Motel?
134 Esplanade, Kaikoura.
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