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Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Hawaii - Kauai - HI · United States
3173 Akahi StreetView location
7.6/10Very good1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/10 8.2
Service7.8/10 7.8
Comfort6.8/10 6.8
Condition7.2/10 7.2
Location8.0/10 8.0
Neighborhood7.6/10 7.6
Amenities6.8/10 6.8
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About Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
With a stay at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery in Lihue, you'll be 1. 9 mi (3 km) from Kalapaki Beach and 13. 6 mi (21. 9 km) from Poipu Beach. This motel is 31. 2 mi (50. 1 km) from Hanalei Bay.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Stop by the motel's restaurant, Tip Top Cafe, for lunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/café. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 34 air-conditioned guestrooms.
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
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With a stay at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery in Lihue, you'll be 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Kalapaki Beach and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Poipu Beach. This motel is 31.9 mi (51.3 km) from Waimea Canyon. Make yourself at home in one of the 34 air-conditioned guestrooms.
Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
11:30 PM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
Guest will receive an email before arrival 72 hours
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Important information
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM. 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, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. \nGuests 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. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- 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.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Kauai Museum
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Kukui Grove Shopping Center
1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Vidinha Stadium
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Puakea Golf Course
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Kilohana Plantation
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Grove Farm Homestead
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Kauai Community College
2.8 km / 1.8 mi
The Ocean Course at Hokuala
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Nawiliwili Bay
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Nawiliwili Park
3.3 km / 2 mi
Kalapaki Beach
3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Nawiliwili Harbor
4 km / 2.5 mi
Ahukini Recreation Pier State Park
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Hanamaulu Beach Park
4.8 km / 3 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 34
- motel
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fiExtra charge
- Café
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans
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TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- TWIN
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- STANDARD
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Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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Double or Twin STANDARD
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- Double or Twin
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Room code: DBT.ST
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG
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- Room type
- DOUBLE
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- KING SIZE BED
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BED
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- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- KING SIZE BED
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Room code: DBL.KG
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomDBL.ST
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Non-smoking room- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Facilities with extra charge
- Wi-fi
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DOUBLE STANDARD
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- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Room code: DBL.ST
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
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Linda
Very basic. Like a camp cabin. Only messages. Lockbox. No staff on-site. Clean. Minor deferred maintenance. Mini refrigerator didn't work; door didn't close.
Aaron
Arrived late. The AC was not on it was super hot most of the night. There was food still in the room from the previous guest and ants crawling everywhere way overpriced even to be in Hawaii for this type of hotel should be half of what it is.
Nathaniel
This place was fantastic. Very efficient for a quick stay on the island, clean, plenty of parking, and the restaurant downstairs was delicious and very fast even when crowded. The staff was kind and helpful. Lots of things to do within walking distance.
Naomi
We were pleasantly surprised with the room and would return again. We stayed on the 1st floor so parking was right there. And free! The room was upgraded and clean. Would have liked a mini fridge in the room, though. Accessing the room via code was very convenient. Great location and easy to stroll over to the cafe for yummy breakfast.
rihanna
Very convenient. Bed was very old and uncomfortable. Staff was helpful when I called. Room was as clean as it could look, since it was an old building.
Odetta
Great place to stay overnight. Very clean.
Only problem was not able to access the TV and no one available to call for help.
Only problem was not able to access the TV and no one available to call for help.
Mariah S
For the price this is a GREAT option. Centrally located, amazing breakfast/lunch place downstairs and all the required basics for an over night stay. It isn't fancy but makes up for it in local charm, history, fair price and location. Only issue for me is walls are thin ( or some people are exceptionally inconsiderate/loud -- I'd suggested posting asking guests to be mindful of noise and disturbing others. I stayed 3 night - 2 of those I didn't get much sleep ( next time i'll bring ear plugs in case you get noisy - late night neighbors.) . Regardless I'd absolutely stay here again!
Jeremiah
Great location
Sigfredo
Room is clean. Living room small good for one person. Staff friendly. Lots of parking.
Casscius
Great location n excellent food
Roger
Air conditioner support 8-10 inches into the
Hallway. Someone could walk and get hurt
Restaurant customers take up most of the parking
before 1:30 pm
Hallway. Someone could walk and get hurt
Restaurant customers take up most of the parking
before 1:30 pm
Michael
This place was pretty nice . I enjoyed my stay .
Sean
Centrally located in the island and easy to get around the island lots of fun thank you tip top
John
Thanks for the stay
Steven
Our American airlines flight got cancelled for 9:30 pm on 5/10/26. American ran our of hotel rooms to put us up till the next day do we found this hotel on a search web site. The hotel is very close to the airport which worked out well for us. We were disappointed the cafe is closed on mondays. The hotel was not the greatest but it met our needs. The room was clean and had basic necessities for our stay.
Ismael
It was great the stay and looking forward coming back again
Lilia
Syrup was on bed side table, small cockroaches on bed and whitish stains on bed cover/sheets, sink and bathroom not clean enough.
Todd
Safe clean but very simple.
Lacey
Convenient location, food at cafe was awesome! Liked just checking into room without having to check in. Straight to room. Was a great visit
Matthieu
It was fine, room was clean, bed was tiny, very spartan, if you need somewhere to stay for a night it's ok, but don't expect anything remotely luxurious. We didn't get the breakfast, parking was available and free.
Mellissa
Room was clean, very old school plain motel. Tv volume did not work. Took 45min to get it to come on. Cafe was closed when we arrived at 3. Parking was great lots of spots. Did not encounter any staff, left at 7pm. Nice neighborhood with residents across the street. Not much close by. Used as a resting spot.
Nalei
clean room
Tammy
Clean room, older motel. Had everything we needed. Small refrigerator. AC is loud but works. Small bathroom/shower but stocks with soap, shampoo etc. everything is brown, beddings, bath towels etc
Steven
Adequate
Steven
Adequate
Elijah
No pool no microwave or coffee pot 😕
Rennie
It was a clean room but everything seemed to have been washed and dried in fabric softner (towels and bedsheets and pillow cases). The smell was so strong I had to wear a mask. Otherwise everything was OK
Suzanne
Close to the airport, restaurant onsite for breakfast and lunch, free onsite parking. Doing keyless entry, so no contact with staff unless a problem arises. Basic needs met with the room, but there is a gnat problem.
April
Great little local cafe and motel. Not fancy and very minimalist basics only but room was clean
And we slept well.
Staff was as friendly once we reached them but place is keyless door entry code etc so you don’t really see or interact with staff unless you need something
And we slept well.
Staff was as friendly once we reached them but place is keyless door entry code etc so you don’t really see or interact with staff unless you need something
Yaling
Meet basic needs. Price is right. Thanks
Jeff
Good clean room, ample parking, and everything worked!
ANA
Rooms are clean, the bed is comfortable, and the food from the cafe is the reason I keep booking my stay here!
Robert
Simple, clean, spartan. No issues.
nicole
I have stayed in many hotels, motels and resorts. Plan your expectations accordingly when you look for a place to stay. Tip Top was a last minute need due to flight schedule. They are an older cinder block building near the airport which was my first requirement. 2nd they were clean. I check the cleanliness every f the bathroom which generally sets the time for overall cleanliness. 3rd access, we got in late and just needed somewhere to sleep that was quick in. They sent me the keyless entry code and I was able to check in online get in our room and leave with no fuss. Last safety, well lit and well cared for area so I felt safe arriving at 10:30 at night. Bonus is they have a great cafe for breakfast. Highly recommend, but caution you to remember it is a basic motel not a resort.
Laureline
Room and amenities appeared as advertised!
Makayla
Room was very basic & clean.
Byron
The room was spartan, clean, and smelled a bit of disinfectant. If you are just looking for a place to rest your head, it is fine. The cafe has good, quick breakfasts.
Matini Niponi
Good and thank you
Jayson
I loved the convenience of staying in Lihue! I also appreciate the simplicity of the room. A great bargain indeed. Very happy to have stayed there! Will return!
Renelda
This is a basic accommodation for a budget traveler. It was clean and fine for us. The fact that the cafe was a local favorite increased the rating. Its proximity to the airport and primary roadways also was a plus.
Tammy
N/a
MRIGANKA
Excellent value for money. Not a resort experience, but for the price it is worth it. If you are looking to spend most of your time outdoors as you should in Kauai, and just need a place to rest at night and good breakfast to start the day, this is your place. No frills that you pay for and don't use
Gary
Very basic room.
Hui Min
Great location, however there was no hair dryer (I had to buy one from Walmart down the street). Check-in time is from 3pm and onwards, but front desk is only open 7am to 2pm. So basically if you run into any non-emergency) issues after checking in, you have to wait until the next morning to resolve it.
David
Never met staff cause i was busy working. But our communication was perfect. Very polite
Scott
Clean room…
Hoburn Clayton Kealoha
Room was great had a bit of difficulty with the room code, but the staff fixed it right away.
Caren
The room was great when we checked, but we thought they would at least come in and change out our towels. Over all we were pleased.
ERIC
Room was very clean. Appreciate how willing the staff is to work with guests on special requests. I enjoy staying here!
Glenn
Great for one night after arriving on a late flight from the mainland. Easy key code access and a great place for breakfast the next morning (closed on Mondays). Very basic but perfect for our needs.
Russ
We really liked the central location to the town and airport. Easy access to the restaurant for breakfast.
The internet was a little slow but so was data access on Tmobile. Often switching to LTE. So it is what it is.
Area was older, hotel buildings also, but honestly that is what we were expecting. It is Kauai after all.
The price was one of the better ones out there when not looking to go to a resort or pay resort prices.
We would go back not expecting it to change much. That being the appeal for us.
The internet was a little slow but so was data access on Tmobile. Often switching to LTE. So it is what it is.
Area was older, hotel buildings also, but honestly that is what we were expecting. It is Kauai after all.
The price was one of the better ones out there when not looking to go to a resort or pay resort prices.
We would go back not expecting it to change much. That being the appeal for us.
Benjamin
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.
Wesley
It was clean and confortable.
Desiree
room was cl
Mary
Excellent
Lambert
Everything
Sergio
Everything is within walking distance.
Lindsay
Basic motel no frillls
Clean room. Basic amenities. A motel best describes the room. Great restaurant for breakfast and lunch. Air conditioning was very loud. Close to Airport so you can hear planes
taking off. Check-in is all by email which was simple. Good for one night stays
taking off. Check-in is all by email which was simple. Good for one night stays
Charles
The air conditioner didn't work too well.
Chalei
Easy parking & very quiet.. really basic but great for just relaxing and getting some rest
Karie
it was okay for the price
Alexander
Exactly as advertised. Very clean, nice breakfast. Close to airport.
Darin
Great experience upon arrival and departure. Clean room, quiet area, very peaceful.
Place is old, but very well maintained. Excellent value for price paid.
Great parking, very safe and quiet.
Place is old, but very well maintained. Excellent value for price paid.
Great parking, very safe and quiet.
Daniel
Good oxtail
Michelle
Great stay
Tip Top Motel was clean and had everything we needed for a short stay. We would stay here again and would recommend it to others. The cafe is great as well.
Samantha D.
Good foods at cafe
Seema
It was really good
Mark
Quiet
Christian
Fair and Clean
Wendy
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.
No ice machine.
No vending machine.
Kyoko
The hotel is awesome and clean and the check in process was so smooth with an agent checking with me to make sure I had the room number and entry code. The neighborhood seems a little sketchy with scary looking people in the parking lot but I can’t blame that on the motel! And the price of the room was very good. Overall super stoked with the motel room!
Blaine
Very clean for a MOTEL
Chelse
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.
Darin
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Jaime
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!
Jamie
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.
Pamela
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.
Verified traveler
A “last Resort” Resort.
Rooms were clean but beds were horrendous. So uncomfortable! Very sparse rooms with no features or accommodations beyond the terrible beds. Restaurant was okay with excellent service, too bad the motel isn’t at the same level. For the price, there should be a coffee pot, a microwave (forced us to use the restaurant). We had to walk to 7-11 to get coffee in the morning. Bring a surge protector or muti plug adapter as there aren’t extra outlets for your devices. Motel 6 or Super 8 has this place beat!
Michele
Way too expensive for the actual accommodations. The best thing I can say is that it was clean. Hard to tell though with everything being brown.
Archana
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).
Leona
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.
ANA
It’s a no-frills motel that serves its purpose. Cannot recommend their cafe enough!
Jagadeesh
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.
Cassandra
Saved
Even though our check in time was at 3pm they allowed us to check in early. After having spending the night in the baggage claim area at the airport. A shower and a nap was surely welcomed. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!.
Hostensia
I paid about $144 per night. For that price i think it was pretty descent. The place is not bad at all. Loved my stay.
joe
Thank you
Stella
Great stay at TipTop
We had a great stay - everything is as described. The room was clean and beds were comfy. The room is small but we didn't need anything but a place to sleep - it was perfect.
Andrea
Great bargain if your are looking for simple, no frills, basic accommodations .
Kathleen
We chose this motel for its location near the airport (1 mi) and reasonable price compared to the fancy re$orts! Its very functional except lacks a microwave or any way to heat beverages (cafe is totally closed- it’s Christmas) Theres a convenient Texaco station a few blocks away for coffee & snacks.
Lois
I picked the Tip Top because I had an early flight and wanted to be near the airport-the room was basic,mattress was not new more like camp, the TV was good,The Cafe was closed so I did not get to try it but a local said the food
was very good. I could hear the airplanes,trucks,motorcycle noise which I am not used to but I made it to the airport on time whcih was the goal.
was very good. I could hear the airplanes,trucks,motorcycle noise which I am not used to but I made it to the airport on time whcih was the goal.
sherry
quiet small and inconvenient
N
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.
Brenda
Clean, reasonable price
Clean and cooled off quick with window unit. Bed closest to door- has sag spot in center. Needs flipping/rotating. Sounded like a office phone ringing every few minutes thru out night- was annoying. Fit needs and reasonable price. Liked the code entry at door- after long day of travel
Ryan
My brother and I spent two different segments of our trips here at Tip Top and throughly enjoyed it. It was relatively clean, comfortable, and quiet. The communication of the staff for the self check-in was superb. The diner downstairs was fantastic. The location was very convenient to many things in the area. One of the things that brought us here too was the cost, which was very reasonable given the area. The only thing negative was in our second room there were some things that needed to be cleaned better (the walls around toilet and bathroom in general), we didn’t have a fridge like we did in our first room, and our plug and lamp by bedside was broken.
Suzanne
Local Neighborhood Accommodations
My room had keyless entry, which was good (no key card to carry around) and bad (had to have 6-digit access code readily available). The room was comfortable and suited my needs. You could hang a door sign if you needed maid service during the stay, which made it eco-friendly. The room was fairly clean, although the floor probably could've used a good scrub. The AC unit was appreciated but was awfully noisy. There is free parking (but the spaces are small) and a decent coffee shop on property. Tip Top is conveniently located in Lihue, so it is near almost everything.
Ivy
It was a nice stay in this property. Will recommend this to our friends and family. We enjoyed our trip in Kauai.
Daniel
This a very nice motel for the price. Very close to the airport. Adequate amount of parking.
Sabra
Best price deal for safe time when you’ll be out and about anyway
Sherman
Good
Trevor
Good stay, cheap.
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Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, United States
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