Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

7.4

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7.4

Good

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Cleanliness8.0/10

Service7.6/10

Comfort6.6/10

Condition7.0/10

location8.0/10

Neighborhood7.2/10

Amenities6.4/10

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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!!!.

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.

Thank you

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.

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

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.

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.

quiet small and inconvenient

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.

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

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.

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.

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

This a very nice motel for the price. Very close to the airport. Adequate amount of parking.

Best price deal for safe time when you’ll be out and about anyway

Good

Good stay, cheap.

Easy check in

Quick & easy

Just spent one night - it was clean, comfortable & quiet. Checking in was very easy.

It was great!

Location

Good for solo budget as who can’t afford to stay a Hotel’s or Resorts!

Clean property - good communication from the staff

Very reasonable price per night, and without resort fees. And the bakery/restautarant provided very convenient access for breakfast and lunch !!! We would stay there again , when we return to Kauai. Ed Villena

It’s very very old and humble. Clean but a 2-star motel.

Dirty and unkept. Better off sleeping in the rental car.

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

Amazing ambience and beach access. Gorgeous swimming pool and spas set in an exotic garden. Lots of exercise and craft classes to attend. A room full of exercise equipment. Great food! A panoramic view of Hanalei Bay. Courteous service and cleanliness. We enjoyed our stay.

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.

There are no plugs in the bathroom, no tissues, no free coffee, nobody to call after 3:00, no ice, no microwave, no refrigerator. It's a small brick prison cell with an air conditioner. They charged me $200 a night and then they wanted to charge for coffee and offered breakfast for 15 to $20. Never again

Clean and comfortable,.. Was close to airport and staff very friendly. Had breakfast at the restaurant. Friendly efficient staff. Food served very quickly. And breakfast was great. Get the pancakes!!!!

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!

Nice place for travelers. The communication was great. The room was comfortable. There is a breakfast/ lunch place associated with the motel but we had to leave really early to catch our flight so we didn't have a way to make coffee in the morning. Other than that, it was the perfect spot.

Property located near airport ( 5 min) drive . Location is safe and bed is comfy .

Good Local Establishment

Tip Top is conveniently located near the airport and downtown Lihu’e. It has a nice local style restaurant on property that serves breakfast and lunch with other restaurants nearby. The accommodations are modest, but provide most everything you would need to make your stay comfortable. And as long as you are able to follow instructions, check in and check out are a breeze.

Unique place. Very 'urban' but very clean and modernized from the original. Served it's purpose perfectly - functional and clean.

Overall a good deal

Pretty basic room. But what you'd expect for the price. Cafe downstairs was excellent. Needs a fridge

It was perfect for my short trip price was great it had everything i needed 😌

It is not real fancy, but it was affordable, clean and conveniently located. I loved the breakfast I had at the Tip Top restaurant!

Conveniently located to attractions, restaurants, shops, etc

A Good Clean Secure Economy Hotel

Room was ready, neat, clean. simple but with the basic necessities. Room was secure and TV was good. Shower was clean, water hot and towels soft. It would have been nice if the room had a coffee maker, but the tip Top Cafe was right downstairs a few feet away, so no real problem. A good economy hotel.

The hotel location was a good.

Love food at this place

Simple, but clean and practical.

I needed a place to stay for one night and this fit the bill perfectly. The staff was communicative and helped ease any worries I had.

Great location

The property is conveniently located to everything within walking or Lyft distance. This was my second time staying at Tip Top!

Security was a bit uncertain. The door lock could have easily been opened by some skilled thief.

We landed a day early and they did their best to accommodate us. Very friendly and helpful.

Very basic accommodations. The window air condition unit was very noisy. Very small room but clean. Instructions were sent for a late check-in which was very useful as my plane got delayed. It would be nice if the room had a minifridge...

Room was small, nothing fancy. It was very clean with a king size bed and a decent bathroom. It is very close to the airport which made it easy to get to for an early morning flight. It was comfortable enough and a good fit for us for the one night.

Lack of. Basic room supplies and services

Very convenient location from the airport (taxi service). The room is plain but very clean. We’re looking forward to a wonderful Hawaiian breakfast this morning while we wait for our Turo pick up at check out. The rosters were crowing early this morning.

Clean . TV didn’t work

Floor was painted concrete and cinder block walls. Air conditioner was very loud. Cable box was not working. There is no office to report a problem after 2:00 p.m. Bed wasn't comfortable. I recommend spending a little more for something decent if you can.

Older facility, well maintained, very clean. Few frills. TV in room has no signal, no hair dryer, few outlets. Bed was comfortable, but neighborhood traffic is sometimes noisy in the evening. Cafe/bakery on ground floor is great for breakfast!

Clean and close to the airport

We just needed one night close to the airport and Tip Top Motel Cafe and Bakery fit our need. It is a very plain hotel, nothing fancy. Our room was clean and the bed was comfy. The attached cafe has great breakfast (not included) which was a bonus!

It was clean cozy and today adequate.

Basic

Absolutely no frills. Bed, shower, folding chair , toilet, sink, small table with WiFi, 4 plastic cups and 3 hangers. Asked for a firm bed and received it. Bedroom seemed clean. Bathroom mop boards were dotted with urine as was the wall by the toilet.

2 night stay

I booked this hotel for it's location and price for 2 nights prior to spending 7 days in Princeville. The bed was comfortable and basically clean. It is very basic but that was what I expected, just a comfortable bed and clean bathroom. We were not impressed with the restaurant for breakfast which we were told was great. I would say medioca at best.

Tip Top

Our flight arrived late so this was the perfect location for us as it was 1.8 miles from the airport.

Stayed only one night. Very basic place. Not much to it but was convenient. Close to my business activity and extremely clean. I have not seen this basic of a hotel this clean in my travels. Did not get a change to check out the bakery due to limited time. There are many places to eat that are a 5-10 minute drive from the Motel.

It's the worst experience for a long time.

The accommodation of a late night checkin

It’s in a business area. The unit was simple. And very clean. The restaurant is where the local, Kauai people. Go. The food is simple, affordable, and delicious!!

The staff was very helpful with accommodating a late check-in and early check-out!

Ok for one night. Great local restaurant .

There was no one after 1:30 pm. No garbage cans or lights in parking lot. We left at 6 am and place was locked up and no one to give keys to

Convient location for cafe.

Basic is too kind a word. Virtually bare room with a bed, a single bedside table, a small fridge sitting in the open, a small 2' round coffee table to small and low to be useful. No chairs, no drawers, an open wardrobe alcove. No coffee making, microwave or anything. No appliances except the fridge.Aircon struggled to cool but was so noisy we didn't like using it. Bathroom was just ok and at least the toilet flushed and the water was warm.. Located in an industrial area so noise and vehicles and people through whole day which started from 5am. No room service (for Covid safety!!!!) Was seriously the worst motel ever encountered and are so glad we escaped

Stayed overnight in Lihue, on way to northern coast of Kauai, as arriving late. Took Kauai Bus from Baggage Claim curbside at airport, 12 minute ride on bus 200 to Eiwa Street … walked two blocks to Tip Top. Lodging clean, efficient with great breakfast (not included) at their cafe in AM (opens 7:00). Air conditioned room, quiet enough for a good sleep on Tuesday night.

Cleaned motel I’ve been to so far

It met our needs

It was ok , close to the Airport

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.

Floors and surfaces were not cleaned. Rubbish under the bed. Sheets smelled bad! Not pleasant stay!

No Need For a Wake Up Call

I actually really liked staying here until the construction crew woke up at 0530 and started BLASTING music and smoking weed. Another lovely human than began pacing in the hall clearing his throat and SPITTING on the ground. If I were hotel management I wouldn’t be letting this crew back. Aside from that the bed was comfortable after a long flight and the down stairs restaurant was great.

Really clean property excelente costumer service

It is a very nice motel and the staff ate all very friendly and accommodating.

It was upstairs, I am a senior citizen, would have preffered downstairs

Clean room

Nice place

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

You have everything what you need. If you come only there for bed & breakfast its sufficient :)

The Tip Top Motel is very close to Lihue airport and easy to find. They have ample parking because the Cafe is a popular breakfast and lunch spot. I had a late check-in so I did not actually interact with any staff until I checked out. The room is what you would expect of a motel. It's a bit large compared to other hotel rooms I've stayed in but the furniture is not new nor matching. As long as it was clean, I was ok with it. There was a mini fridge in the room but it was unplugged. The outlet had the tv plugged in and everything and I didn't feel comfortable plugging in the fridge as well so I left it. I was on the 2nd floor, right above the restaurant and it was pretty quite. I rented a car but the motel is close enough to restaurants and other main streets that have shops and stuff so it's pretty convenient. I really liked staying in Lihue because you could go north or south easily and you're not stuck driving all day long. Compared to other parts of Kauai, Lihue and the surrounding towns felt the most "city" and you can find lots of shopping/ dining or whatever comforts you need. I was able to eat at the Cafe after I've checked out and had the Loco Moco. It was pretty good! The gravy was not as heavy compared to other places and the burger patty was juicy. The restaurant space is large but they've sectioned the seating area. I would stay here again because the location was convenient but a family looking for other amenities should probably look elsewhere.

Convenient location & fairly clean. Just a bit outdated for the price. There was no outlet or outlet strip in the bathroom, no mini fridge or microwave. Overall fine, and staff very nice.

AC noisy

Central to well maintained

This was a renovated motel. The property and room were clean. The neighborhood didnt seem bad, but wasn't upscale either. Not much variety of entertainment or food in the area, but we were only there for one night. Close to the airport. Window AC unit. Basic cable. TV volume got drowned out by AC. Would stay again briefly or overnight. Would look elsewhere for longer stay.

It was tip top!

I had a late check in so I didn't have contact with anyone from the Motel. Definitely convenient to the airport. The room was clean and comfortable. No complaints. I wouldn't want a long term stay; definitely a place to venture from. The taxi driver told me the "motel cafe is highly rated, really delicious." Was able to walk to Kauai Pasta which has excellent food and service!

Good food