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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
From
C$ 219
Cheapest

rate per night

7.4
Good
based on 641 reviews
641 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
C$ 219
Double room
C$ 238
King room
C$ 249
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Overview

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.

7.4
Good rating
Based on 641 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Tip Top Motel

jue. 18/9
vie. 19/9
Standard Room
bed type unknown
C$ 219
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 224
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 228
nightly with fees
King room
1 king bed
C$ 249
nightly with fees
1 king bed
C$ 251
nightly with fees
1 king bed
C$ 252
nightly with fees
Double room
bed type unknown
C$ 238
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 244
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 248
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

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

7.4
Good
641 verified ratings
Wonderful
137
Very good
125
Good
126
Okay
79
Fair
71
Mediocre
35
Poor
68

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6.0
Okay
Anonymous, Aug 2025
Clean, convenient to airport, dark, sparse room
10
Wonderful
Nathan, Apr 2025
I loved my stay here breakfast downstairs, dessert across the street, super close to airport, no resort fee
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 Museum0.5 km
  • Albert Spencer Wilcox Building0.5 km
  • U.S. Post Office-Lihue0.5 km
  • Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall0.7 km
  • Grove Farm Homestead1.3 km
  • Vidinha Stadium1.3 km
  • Kukui Grove Shopping Center1.6 km
  • Puakea Golf Course1.7 km
  • Kilohana Plantation2.6 km
  • Kalapaki Beach2.7 km
  • Nawiliwili Park2.8 km
  • Kauai Lagoons Golf Club2.8 km

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

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February
September
C$ 250
C$ 240
Cheapest month to stay with an average 14% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 9% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
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KAYAK's 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 February and December.
  • 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 Friday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Tip Top Motel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 270, while the most expensive was C$ 270.
  • How long should you stay at Tip Top Motel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 7 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, 0.6 km from the centre 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 2.4 km from Lihue. Tip Top Motel is 153.3 km from Kapolei Kalaeloa.

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Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

7.3
0.6 km
Lihue
2.4 km

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