Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Art Deco motel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

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

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Street Facing - King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Explore the area

3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, HI, 96766

Kauai Museum
‪7 min walk‬
Kalapaki Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Nawiliwili Harbor
‪5 min drive‬
Lihue, HI (LIH)
‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Hallway - King Bed

Very good

250 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Annex Building First floor - King Bed

Very good

250 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

250 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Annex Building 2nd floor - King Bed

Very good

250 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Annex Building 2nd floor - 2 Twin Beds

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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

250 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Annex Building First floor - 2 twin beds

Excellent

250 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Lihue

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery places you 2 mi (3.3 km) from Kalapaki Beach. This 34-room motel has conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

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What's nearby

Kauai Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Kalapaki Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
Nawiliwili Bay - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
Nawiliwili Harbor - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

Lihue Airport (LIH) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Art Deco motel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery features free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. This motel also has a hair salon.

Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with cable channels.

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Housekeeping
Microwave

$165 nightly

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

Art Deco architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with cable channels

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

This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Tax ID number is W20279150-01.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Sep 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery on Sep 23, 2025 start from $155.0, 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.

What can I see around Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

This motel is located in Lihue within a short 7-minute walk of Kauai Museum. You'll also find Nawiliwili Harbor and Kalapaki Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery feature a casino on the premises?

No, Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What do couples enjoy most about Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Amenities at this motel that appeal to couples include a restaurant and a hair salon.

Does Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Tip Top Cafe.

Does Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery.

Does Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Where is the closest airport to Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

The closest major airport to Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery is Lihue Airport (LIH), which is 1.8 mi away (5 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

No, at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Business traveler

Aug 14, 2025

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

Disliked: Amenities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Jun 22, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

May 25, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pranav

May 23, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyoko, WAIALUA

Business traveler

May 18, 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

Blaine

May 10, 2025

Very clean for a MOTEL

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Apr 27, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelse

Apr 25, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Apr 12, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Business traveler

Mar 31, 2025

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

1234

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

N

Mar 27, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zelda, Anchorage

Mar 22, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Traveled with partner

Mar 12, 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

10/10 Excellent

M

Mar 5, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lise

Feb 23, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norbert

Feb 20, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Feb 19, 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Feb 15, 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Feb 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Michele

Feb 14, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Archana

Traveled with partner

Feb 13, 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