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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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Breakfast and lunch served
Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Street Facing - King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Located near Kalapaki Beach, Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery offers a warm welcome with a coffee shop/cafe and restaurant. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, park easily with free self parking, and indulge in cooked-to-order breakfast. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 558
AED 658 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building 2nd floor - 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building 2nd floor - King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building First floor - 2 twin beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Building First floor - King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Back Hallway - 2 Twin Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Hallway - King Bed

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Hallway - King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Street Facing - King Bed

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, HI, 96766

What's nearby

  • Kauai Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kalapaki Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Nawiliwili Bay - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 4 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kauai Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rob's Good Times Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery - ‬1 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

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AED 592 total
includes taxes & fees
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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

Tip Top Motel Cafe Bakery Lihue
Tip Top Motel Cafe Bakery
Tip Top Cafe Bakery Lihue
Tip Top Cafe Bakery
Tip Top Motel Cafe Bakery
Tip Top Cafe & Bakery Lihue
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery Motel
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery Lihue
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery Motel Lihue

Frequently asked questions

Is Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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.

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Reviews

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 934 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 934 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 934 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 934 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 934 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple basic room the breakfast downstairs we ate there 4 days and tried different items. The oxtail soup was amazing. The Mac nut pancakes were my favorite. Overall solid for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sergio

Everything is within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
room was cl
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good oxtail
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good foods at cafe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karie

Liked: Cleanliness
it was okay for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Disliked: Staff & service
The air conditioner didn't work too well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fair and Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay in Tip Top Motel

Very pleasant stay in Lihue. Clean and cozy room, excellent location in Lihue and fabulous bakery! Mahalo!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 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

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

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

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

Darin

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

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

8/10 Good

Theresa

It was clean cozy and today adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Old style motel. Clean. Excellent location to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

For the price, it's great.

For the price, it's great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean property excelente costumer service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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

LOVE the Tip Top Motel

The Tip Top Motel was one of the highlights of our Kauai visit. The bed was very comfortable, the room was simple and just what we needed. The food in the café downstairs was perfection. Try the banana pancakes. The coffee was outstanding, the service was quick. Only a mile from the airport. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This motel is an excellent value (considering Hawaii prices). The room was comfortable with a nice TV and cable package in a great location, a block from Hilo Hattie's with several restaurants, cafes, and fast-food places nearby. Just a mile from the airport. I actually walked back to the airport the next day to rent a car.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Niels-Gunnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You have everything what you need. If you come only there for bed & breakfast its sufficient :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023