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Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2 stars
7.3
Good
based on 692 reviews
692 reviews
3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, Kaua'i, HI 96766, United States
3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, Kaua'i, HI
+1 808 245 2333
Fri 9/10
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Sat 10/10
2 guests, 1 room
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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.

7.3
Good
692 reviews

Latest deals for Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

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Sat 10/10
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C$ 216
•Cheapest rate per night
Compare prices for King room, Standard Room and 13 more Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery deals.
King room, 1 king bed
C$ 216
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
C$ 241
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Double room, bed type unknown
C$ 236
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C$ 272
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
C$ 236
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C$ 237
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C$ 239
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C$ 249
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C$ 263
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C$ 253
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
C$ 253
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King room, bed type unknown
C$ 272
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Double room, bed type unknown
C$ 253
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
C$ 272
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King room, 1 king bed
C$ 303
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

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

Reviews of Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

7.3
Good
692 verified ratings
Wonderful
154
Very good
130
Good
133
Okay
83
Fair
80
Mediocre
37
Poor
75

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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 Stadium1.4 km
  • Kukui Grove Shopping Center1.6 km
  • Puakea Golf Course1.7 km
  • Kilohana Plantation2.5 km
  • Kalapaki Beach2.7 km
  • Nawiliwili Park2.8 km
  • Kauai Lagoons Golf Club2.9 km

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

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

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February
June
C$ 249
C$ 246
Cheapest month to stay with an average 6% 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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Which month has the cheapest rates at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

The cheapest month to stay at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery is July, with an average nightly rate of C$ 246. The most expensive month is January at C$ 269 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

The cheapest day to book Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery is Monday, with an average nightly rate of C$ 235. The most expensive day is Thursday at C$ 272 per night.

How far in advance should you book Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

To get the best price at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery, book around 9 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 14% compared to booking last minute.

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 September.
  • 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 Monday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Sunday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 253, while the most expensive was C$ 253.
  • How long should you stay at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 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, 0.5 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 153.4 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

0.5 km
Lihue
2.4 km

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