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Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2.0 star property
Art Deco motel with restaurant, near Kalapaki Beach

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Standard Room
Breakfast and lunch served
Property entrance
Property entrance
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Located near Kalapaki Beach, Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery offers a warm welcome with a coffee shop/cafe and restaurant. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, park easily with free self parking, and indulge in cooked-to-order breakfast. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair salon
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (4)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
The current price is CA $218
CA $257 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Hallway - King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building First floor - King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Street Facing - King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building 2nd floor - King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building 2nd floor - 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Back Hallway - 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building First floor - 2 twin beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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  • Free WiFi
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The price is CA $232
CA $274 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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About the area

Map
3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, HI, 96766

What's nearby

  • Kauai Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kalapaki Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Nawiliwili Bay - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Kauai Lagoons Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rob's Good Times Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kauai Beer Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Coffee - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

When you stay at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Nawiliwili Bay and Nawiliwili Harbor. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Tip Top Cafe, which serves breakfast and lunch. The helpful staff and airport proximity get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 34 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–11:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Hair salon

Facilities

  • Art Deco architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Special features

Dining

Tip Top Cafe - This café serves breakfast and lunch.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 12 to 25 for adults, and USD 12 to 25 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
State tax ID - W20279150-01

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. There's a charge of USD 20.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 20.00 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Kalapaki Beach (2 mi), Poipu Beach (13.6 mi), and Hanalei Bay (32.2 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Tip Top Cafe.

What's the area around Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery like?

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery is a short 5-minute drive from Lihue Airport (LIH) and 7 minutes' walk from Kauai Museum.

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Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lise, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Location is very convenient. Bathroom shower smelled liked mildew and mold. The bed was very squeaky and blankets were super thin and didn’t smell clean. TV kind of smaller than expected but still working. The phone plugs on the lamp did not work. It was ok. However service was great and staff are very friendly and helpful. Access to check in was very easy. Very simple and basic.
Jamie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The best thing is it’s very close to the airport if you’re getting into Kauai late. Very minimal space, supplies. (Not even a hand towel… only two towels and wash cloths) No coffee pot . Smoke alarm was laying on a shelf. When I reported it because I thought they’d want to know, the response was “yeah we took it down” WHAT!!! Would not stay there again.
Pamela, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

A “last Resort” Resort.
Rooms were clean but beds were horrendous. So uncomfortable! Very sparse rooms with no features or accommodations beyond the terrible beds. Restaurant was okay with excellent service, too bad the motel isn’t at the same level. For the price, there should be a coffee pot, a microwave (forced us to use the restaurant). We had to walk to 7-11 to get coffee in the morning. Bring a surge protector or muti plug adapter as there aren’t extra outlets for your devices. Motel 6 or Super 8 has this place beat!
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It’s a no-frills motel that serves its purpose. Cannot recommend their cafe enough!
ANA, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Adolf, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Scott, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Saved
Even though our check in time was at 3pm they allowed us to check in early. After having spending the night in the baggage claim area at the airport. A shower and a nap was surely welcomed. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!.
Cassandra, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at TipTop
We had a great stay - everything is as described. The room was clean and beds were comfy. The room is small but we didn't need anything but a place to sleep - it was perfect.
Stella, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great bargain if your are looking for simple, no frills, basic accommodations .
Andrea, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

We chose this motel for its location near the airport (1 mi) and reasonable price compared to the fancy re$orts! Its very functional except lacks a microwave or any way to heat beverages (cafe is totally closed- it’s Christmas) Theres a convenient Texaco station a few blocks away for coffee & snacks.
Kathleen, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Emily, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

I picked the Tip Top because I had an early flight and wanted to be near the airport-the room was basic,mattress was not new more like camp, the TV was good,The Cafe was closed so I did not get to try it but a local said the food was very good. I could hear the airplanes,trucks,motorcycle noise which I am not used to but I made it to the airport on time whcih was the goal.
Lois, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Sharon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

quiet small and inconvenient
sherry, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for when you are in a budget but didn’t compromise convenience and the quality of stay. It’s a plus to have a restaurant just down below your building.
N, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Clean, reasonable price
Clean and cooled off quick with window unit. Bed closest to door- has sag spot in center. Needs flipping/rotating. Sounded like a office phone ringing every few minutes thru out night- was annoying. Fit needs and reasonable price. Liked the code entry at door- after long day of travel
Brenda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

My brother and I spent two different segments of our trips here at Tip Top and throughly enjoyed it. It was relatively clean, comfortable, and quiet. The communication of the staff for the self check-in was superb. The diner downstairs was fantastic. The location was very convenient to many things in the area. One of the things that brought us here too was the cost, which was very reasonable given the area. The only thing negative was in our second room there were some things that needed to be cleaned better (the walls around toilet and bathroom in general), we didn’t have a fridge like we did in our first room, and our plug and lamp by bedside was broken.
Ryan, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Local Neighborhood Accommodations
My room had keyless entry, which was good (no key card to carry around) and bad (had to have 6-digit access code readily available). The room was comfortable and suited my needs. You could hang a door sign if you needed maid service during the stay, which made it eco-friendly. The room was fairly clean, although the floor probably could've used a good scrub. The AC unit was appreciated but was awfully noisy. There is free parking (but the spaces are small) and a decent coffee shop on property. Tip Top is conveniently located in Lihue, so it is near almost everything.
Suzanne, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was a nice stay in this property. Will recommend this to our friends and family. We enjoyed our trip in Kauai.
Ivy, 5-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This a very nice motel for the price. Very close to the airport. Adequate amount of parking.
Daniel, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Leon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best price deal for safe time when you’ll be out and about anyway
Sabra, 6-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Sherman, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review