Kaikoura on the rugged East Coast of the South Island is synonymous with eco tourism, particularly whale watching.

Kaikoura, situated midway between Christchurch and Picton, is located on the warm northern side of a small peninsula that juts out into the Southern Ocean. To the east is the deep blue sea with its endless horizon, to the west are rugged and majestic snow-capped mountains.

Views of the Seaward Kaikoura mountain range

In translation, Kaikoura is Maori for Kai (food) and Koura (crayfish or lobster). Sea food of all kinds, including paua and mussels, are prominent menu items on all local restaurants and a major attraction for locals and visitors alike.

Kaikoura is also famous for whale watching and for other eco-tourism activities, such as dolphin swimming, seal swimming, nature walks, wine trails and much more. Eco-tourism brings travellers all through the year and from all over the world for the excitement of being up close and personal with a whale. Many stay on to relax, explore, and enjoy the other attractions of this beautiful part of New Zealand.

Beachcomber Motel has been providing accommodation services to tourists since the 1960's. The Motel is ideally located on the main North-South highway (State Highway 1) approximately 1.5 km north of the Kaikoura shops and just a short walk from restaurants and a supermarket. It has been very well maintained over the years and is presented in an immaculate condition.

This small owner-operated business would suit a husband and wife partnership, or an older single person. Because property values in Kaikoura are rising at a faster rate than the national average, freehold properties like Beachcomber Motel represent a very sound investment.

Beachcomber Motel is the ideal size for a single owner-operator

Beachcomber Motel offers spacious self-contained accommodation with spectacular mountain views:

• 4 x quiet sunny studio units sleeping 1-4 persons

Units have a self-contained kitchen with bench-top hot plates, microwave oven, refrigerator, toaster, kettle/jug, crockery, cutlery, and pots and pans.

Each unit is a spacious studio containing a queen and one or two single beds. Beds have tuck-in Continental blankets and bed covers. The Motel owns sufficient pillowcases, towels etc for at least two full days trading. However the sheets are owned by a local laundry (the motel pays a rental plus cleaning for each).

Spacious, self-contained units sleeping 1-4 persons

Furnishings include a table and two or 4 chairs, bedside tables or equivalent, television with Sky TV (3 channels), wall mounted fan heaters and a radio/alarm clock. Units with only one single bed also have a lounge chair.

Each unit has a bathroom with vanity, shower, and a doorway leading to a separate toilet. Units also have private balconies with mountain views and each has a covered carport.

Guest services

• Portacot and suitable bedding, highchair, iron and ironing board are available.
• There is a children’s playground next door but one.

Motel Services

• There is a separate Motel Office that is well appointed with desk and cupboards.
• The Motel laundry has shelving and cupboards for storage and a solid bench for folding the washed linen.
• There is additional walk-in storage under one of the units.