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Norfolk Pine

124 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
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Norfolk Pine
Ranked #23 of 33 Kaikoura B&B and Inns
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Brisbane, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We had booked a studio room but was upgraded to a beautiful front unit that looked onto beach and mountains.the room was spacious and very clean.the owners were very welcoming.will definitely stay there again

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Singapore, Singapore
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Among all the places I booked for our trip to New Zealand, this was the worst. Booked a 2 Bedroom, very tired looking, beds were not firm. The best part we were only here for one night (thank God). One of the things we signed up for was to swim with the dolphins (fabulous). And it helped that this was... More

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Port Lincoln, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Just across the road from the Norfolk Pine Motel is the ocean .... it's a magic spot for the kids to play , or to just sit with a coffee in quiet contemplation . The motel rooms are simply designed and tidy . Full cooking facilities are provided , handy to knock up your own breakfast . You don't get... More

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christchurch
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

its just so 1975, once you get inside, there is really little to recommend this place at $125. Small and dated. It a typical managed motel where the the owner is absent and lacking.If you want Internet you will find $5 lasts you no time , if you are a couple who need internet get ready for $20, bad showers... More

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England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Friendly, helpful owners. On seafront - rooms are at a right angle to the road so you don't notice traffic noise, and it's not a busy road anyway. Very clean, well equipped. Internet access was free, via a Zenbu voucher. Room decor was retro but in good condition! We had a slight problem with the television and the owners both... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

We stayed there for 1 night on the way down South and then again on the way up North, we had our dog with us and they were very gracious to accommodate her. Very friendly owners and amazing views sitting outside the room. We stayed in the studio unit and found it perfect for a stopover for both 1 or... More

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Rotorua, New Zealand
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2012

We landed in the Norfolk Pine on the first night of the first leg of our road trip around New Zealand. It was a great start - a good omen. The owners had booked us into the studio apartment but when we happened to mention we were brother and sister, they immediately offered the beachfront apartment at no extra cost.... More

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plum2, Owner at Norfolk Pine, responded to this review
10 November 2012

Thanks for your review. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip thru New Zealand and look forward to hosting you, if we are still, when you return Sue and Ian More

Leicestershire, UK
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26 reviews 26 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

We stayed here for 2 nights in February 2012. The units are a bit dated, but with comfortable beds and clean facilities. We stayed in a studio unit, which has no kitchen sink or full cooker, but there is a communal kitchen adjacent, so it presented no real problems - the toaster and microwave meant we could self -cater adequately... More

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plum2, Owner at Norfolk Pine, responded to this review
10 November 2012

Thanks for the review. We try and keep everything neat and tidy so that you will enjoy your stay with us. Sue and Ian More

Norfolk
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

A litlte TLC might not be amiss but the owners were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfy even if it was basic, with fridge and microwave and a New World supermarket just a few mins drive up the road it was certainly adequate. Beach just across the road and Albatross/ Dolphin encounter next door. More shops a... More

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plum2, Owner at Norfolk Pine, responded to this review
10 November 2012

Thanks for the review. We have changed the times for the usage of the laundry and updated the mechanisms to reduce the noise.Sue and Ian More

Darwin
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19 hotel reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2010

Stayed in one of there ocean view units no.9 for two nights, it started off great room is nice, clean and well equipped until the motel started filling up with people and thats when you realise the walls are paper thin so you hear everything including road noise (the main road is outside the door) and the guest laundry the... More

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Additional Information about Norfolk Pine

Address: 124 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Kaikoura
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Ranked #23 of 33 B&Bs / Inns in Kaikoura
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Water front Motel with spectacular sea and mountain views. 9 Units ranging from studios to apartments all on ground level. Beach across road, children’s playground on site. Close to Dolphin Encounter and 2 licensed restaurants, close to township 6 minutes walk (1km). Ample off street parking. Quiet and clean with friendly atmosphere. Able to help organise Whale Watch etc. ... more   less 
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