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Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
2 stars

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, Kaua'i, HI 96766, United States
Lihue, HI
See location+1 808 245 2333
From
C$ 210
Cheapest

rate per night

7.5
Good
based on 622 reviews
622 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
C$ 210
King room
C$ 248
Standard Room
C$ 250

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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.

7.5
Good rating
Based on 622 verified guest reviews

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Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

  • 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 Cafe & Bakery

7.5
Good
622 verified ratings
Wonderful
129
Very good
123
Good
121
Okay
78
Fair
71
Mediocre
33
Poor
67

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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 Cafe & Bakery

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February
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C$ 247
C$ 237
Cheapest month to stay with an average 15% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 8% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery, 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 Cafe & Bakery, plan to stay on a Friday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • How long should you stay at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 10 days.

FAQs when booking at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

  • Where is Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery located?

    Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery is located at 3173 Akahi Street, 0.6 km from the centre of Lihue. Kauai Museum is the closest landmark to Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery.

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

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

  • Does Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery offer free parking?

    Yes, Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery offers free parking.

  • How far is Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery from the airport?

    Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery is 2.4 km from Lihue. Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery is 153.3 km from Kapolei Kalaeloa.

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

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery 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 Cafe & Bakery 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 Cafe & Bakery.

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Distance to airport

7.4
0.6 km
Lihue
2.4 km