Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Art Deco motel with restaurant, near Kalapaki Beach

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December 2025

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January 2026

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Back Hallway - 2 Twin Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets - Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery (Lihue)

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

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Street Facing - King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets - Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery (Lihue)

Property entrance - Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery (Lihue)

Breakfast and lunch served - 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

Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Coffee shop/cafe
Air conditioning
Hair salon
Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (4)

Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Free self parking

$147 nightly

Dec 12 - Dec 13

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 5 - Dec 6

Tomorrow

Dec 6 - Dec 7

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Annex Building 2nd floor - 2 Twin Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Annex Building 2nd floor - King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

250 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Annex Building First floor - 2 twin beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

250 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Annex Building First floor - King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

250 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

250 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Main Bldg - 2nd Floor - Hallway - King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

250 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

250 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking

$149 nightly

Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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
Kilohana Plantation - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
The Ocean Course at Hokuala - 3 min drive - 2.6 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
‪No 1 Chinese BBQ Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery puts you just a 5-minute drive from Nawiliwili Harbor. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Tip Top Cafe, which serves breakfast and lunch. The helpful staff and airport proximity get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 34 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
- Express check-in/out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–11:30 AM
Restaurant
Coffee shop

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Hair salon

Facilities

Art Deco architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

Television
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi

More

Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Tip Top Cafe - This café serves breakfast and lunch.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 12 to 25 for adults, and USD 12 to 25 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

State tax ID - W20279150-01

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

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

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. There's a charge of USD 20.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 20.00 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Kalapaki Beach (2 mi), Poipu Beach (13.6 mi), and Hanalei Bay (32.2 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Tip Top Cafe.

What's the area around Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery like?

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery is a short 5-minute drive from Lihue Airport (LIH) and 7 minutes' walk from Kauai Museum.

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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

Popular mentions

Room

Bed

Airport

Service staff

Breakfast

Location

Restaurant

Food

Shower

Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 18, 2025

Room was very clean. Appreciate how willing the staff is to work with guests on special requests. I enjoy staying here!

ERIC, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 15, 2025

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.

Glenn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 9, 2025

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.

Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 13, 2025

Good oxtail

Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 6, 2025

Good foods at cafe

Samantha D., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 16, 2025

Exactly as advertised. Very clean, nice breakfast. Close to airport.

Alexander, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 28, 2025

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

Lindsay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 14, 2025

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.

Darin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 28, 2025

It was really good

Seema, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 18, 2025

it was okay for the price

Karie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 10, 2025

Very clean for a MOTEL

Blaine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 21, 2025

Quiet

Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 18, 2025

Fair and Clean

Christian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 10, 2025

Pleasant stay in Tip Top Motel

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

4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 5, 2025

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

ANA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 12, 2025

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!

Jaime, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 31, 2024

Great bargain if your are looking for simple, no frills, basic accommodations .

Andrea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 7, 2025

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.

Stella, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 18, 2025

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!

Kyoko, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 6, 2024

The hotel location was a good.

Vivian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 18, 2022

Nice place to stay, simple and near the airport

8/10 Very good

Feb 13, 2025

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).

Archana, 4-night trip