Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Treat yourself to freshly brewed coffee at the cafe or savor your favorite dish at the restaurant while enjoying easy access to Kalapaki Beach.

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Dates

January 2026

15

February 2026

Breakfast and lunch served - Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery (Lihue)

Standard Room - Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery (Lihue)

Free WiFi, bed sheets - Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery (Lihue)

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.

Good

Popular amenities

Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Housekeeping

includes taxes & fees

14 Feb - 15 Feb

Room options

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Tonight

Jan 15 - Jan 16

Tomorrow

Jan 16 - Jan 17

All rooms

2 beds

1 bed

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Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Annex Building

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Standard Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Standard Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Standard Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Lihue, Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery is in an area with great airport proximity. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kalapaki Beach and Poipu Beach. Hanalei Bay and Waimea Canyon are two other places to visit that come recommended.

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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
Kukui Grove Shopping Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Grove Farm Homestead - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Kilohana Plantation - 2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

Lihue, HI (LIH) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
‪Rob's Good Times Grill - ‬11 min walk
‪Kauai Diner - ‬14 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 guest rooms at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers
TVs with cable channels

Similar properties

Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Housekeeping
Microwave

includes taxes & fees

2 Feb - 3 Feb

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

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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 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 any lifts

Property is also known as

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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 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery on 14 Feb 2026 start from AU$291.00, including 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Kalapaki Beach and 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from Poipu Beach.

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Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Renelda

2 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

24 Oct 2025

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

It was clean and confortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chalei

16 Sept 2025

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

Easy parking & very quiet.. really basic but great for just relaxing and getting some rest

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

28 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

27 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Blaine

10 May 2025

Very clean for a MOTEL

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 May 2025

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

ANA

5 Feb 2025

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

It’s a no-frills motel that serves its purpose. Cannot recommend their cafe enough!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Vivian

6 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The hotel location was a good.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stella

7 Jan 2025

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

Jaime

12 Mar 2025

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

8/10 Good

Mimi

21 Feb 2024

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

Love food at this place

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete

20 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyoko

18 May 2025

Liked: Amenities

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!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darrick

7 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Conveniently located to attractions, restaurants, shops, etc

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Archana

13 Feb 2025

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

8/10 Good

Rhonda

28 Sept 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

All staff very friendly, convenient to have a restaurant at site, centrally located, free Wi-Fi, all clean all we needed.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

12 June 2024

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

Ivy

11 July 2024

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

It was a nice stay in this property. Will recommend this to our friends and family. We enjoyed our trip in Kauai.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

8 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

20 Nov 2023

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

N

26 July 2024

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