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Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2.0 star property
Art Deco motel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Back Hallway - 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Street Facing - King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast and lunch served

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Hallway - King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building First floor - King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building 2nd floor - King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building 2nd floor - 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

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Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Back Hallway - 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building First floor - 2 twin beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, HI, 96766

What's nearby

  • Kauai Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kalapaki Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Nawiliwili Bay - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kauai Lagoons Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Motel near Kalapaki Beach
At Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a hair salon, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to the airport
Room features
All guestrooms at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with cable channels

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 25 for adults and USD 12 to 25 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Tip Top Cafe

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Art Deco architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00
Express check-out available

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 will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with 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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 25 for adults, and USD 12 to 25 for children
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - W20279150-01
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Tip Top Motel Cafe Bakery
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Frequently asked questions

Is Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

As of Jul 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery on Jul 18, 2025 start from $147.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Kalapaki Beach and within 32 mi (52 km) of Poipu Beach and Hanalei Bay.

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 910 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 910 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 910 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 910 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 910 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Blaine

Very clean for a MOTEL
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
You're review should actually indicate an N/A because I did not see any staff the 3 nights/4 days I was at the motel. No ice machine. No vending machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple accommodations for just needing somewhere to stay the night after a long day out. Easy check in and check out. Would book again. Thanks Tip Top!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelse

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient in the area but the room had termites and table wasn’t cleaned with hair and food smears on it. Termites on the bed and in the bathroom sink. Floor felt dirty and no icebox. Overall it was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great bargain if your are looking for simple, no frills, basic accommodations .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Archana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was good and the room was good and clean and was well maintained. The only concern was the price paid almost $200 per night for a motel room (the room and bathroom size is small).
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1234
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jagadeesh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was easy check in. The rooms were well maintained. The entire room was clean and they had maintained it well. Our room had AC and TV. The washroom was big and neat. The only downside was no kettle, microwave or any other appliances or plates for us to eat. The only option is motel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel location was a good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Leona

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a used wash rag left in the shower and room was clearly not very clean. The cafe and office were closed the whole visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love food at this place
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Darrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Conveniently located to attractions, restaurants, shops, etc
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a very nice motel for the price. Very close to the airport. Adequate amount of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just spent one night - it was clean, comfortable & quiet. Checking in was very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for solo budget as who can’t afford to stay a Hotel’s or Resorts!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice motel and the staff ate all very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Vi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property located near airport ( 5 min) drive . Location is safe and bed is comfy .
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this cute little motel and restaurant. It was a lovely stay with everything I want in a hotel: reliable WiFi, great TV (including TCM), a comfortable bed, and a lovely shower and bathroom. I highly recommend this place. The bakery and restaurant were delicious and convenient too!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful with accommodating a late check-in and early check-out!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property - good communication from the staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024