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Tip Top Motel
2 stars

Tip Top Motel

3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, Kaua'i, HI 96766, United States
Lihue, HI
See location+1 808 245 2333
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$153
Cheapest

rate per night

7.3
Good
based on 585 reviews
585 reviews
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King room
Standard room

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The Tip Top Motel Café Bakery is a popular place to stay, as it is only minutes from the Lihue Airport. It has been in business for more than 100 years now, and it continues to offer clean and comfortable accommodations along with affordable prices. Guests will find plenty to enjoy when they stay at the hotel.

There are 34 rooms at the motel, and guests will be able to choose from a single king-sized bed or a room with two twin beds. All of the rooms have quality amenities like cable TV, free wireless Internet, and air conditioning. The rooms also have private bathrooms with a shower. Daily housekeeping is available for the rooms, as well.

The property itself has quite a few amenities for the guests to enjoy. There is a front desk with limited hours. The property has free self-parking. For a surcharge, cooked to order breakfasts are available for the guests between 6:30 am and 11:30 am each morning. The café is open for breakfast and lunch, and it is closed on Mondays. Located at the top of the Tip Top Motel Café Bakery is Sushi Katsu, which is a sushi bar and Japanese restaurant. They are open for dinner only from Tuesday to Sunday.

Travelers who stay at the motel will be close to more than just the airport. Kalapaki Beach is nearby, as are several golf courses. In addition. the Huleia National Wildlife Refuge is just to the south, and Wailua Falls is a few miles to the north.

Rating
7.3
Good
Based on 585 verified guest reviews

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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at Tip Top Motel

  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Internet
  • Express check-out
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Services and conveniences

  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock

Dining

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Beauty salon

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Reviews of Tip Top Motel

7.3
Good
585 verified ratings
Wonderful
118
Very good
117
Good
114
Okay
69
Fair
69
Mediocre
33
Poor
65
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5.1
Fair
Anonymous, Jul 2018
Cons (-) Place needs an update rooms needs a make over looks like a prison over all it was fine
7.1
Good
Anonymous, Jan 2018
Pros (+) Convenient location restaurant on site
Cons (-) No microwav. Didn't know restaurant was open for dinner
8.8
Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2017
Pros (+) Love the location, the food at the cafe was great. Room was simple, no luxuries, no microwave or refrig, just bed and bath which suited my needs.
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2017
Pros (+) Good and relatively inexpensive motel.
Cons (-) No Wifi
7.7
Good
jenny, Jan 2017
Pros (+) Affordable and well located. Restaurant is a must!

Location

3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, Kaua'i, HI 96766

What's nearby

  • Kauai Museum0.3 mi
  • Grove Farm Homestead0.8 mi
  • Vidinha Stadium0.8 mi
  • Kukui Grove Shopping Center1 mi
  • Puakea Golf Course1.1 mi
  • Kilohana Plantation1.6 mi
  • Kalapaki Beach1.6 mi
  • Nawiliwili Park1.7 mi
  • Niumalu Beach Park2 mi
  • Wailua Falls3.9 mi
  • Poipu Bay Golf Course8.3 mi
  • Shipwreck Beach8.4 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.
License number: W20279150-01

Essential information about Tip Top Motel

Low season

December

High season

June

Average price (weeknight)

$188

Average price (weekend night)

$193
Cheapest month to stay with an average 19% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 5% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Tip Top Motel

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Top tips for your stay at Tip Top Motel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Tip Top Motel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in December and August.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Tip Top Motel, plan to stay on a Monday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Tip Top Motel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $180, while the most expensive was $195.
  • How long should you stay at Tip Top Motel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.
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FAQs when booking at Tip Top Motel

  • Where is Tip Top Motel located?

    Tip Top Motel is located at 3173 Akahi Street, 0.3 miles from the center of Lihue. Kauai Museum is the closest landmark to Tip Top Motel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Tip Top Motel?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Tip Top Motel.

  • Does Tip Top Motel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Tip Top Motel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Tip Top Motel offer free parking?

    Yes, Tip Top Motel offers free parking.

  • How far is Tip Top Motel from the airport?

    Tip Top Motel is 1.5 miles from Lihue. Tip Top Motel is 95.3 miles from Kapolei Kalaeloa.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Tip Top Motel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Tip Top Motel in Lihue and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Tip Top Motel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Tip Top Motel.

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