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Blue Seas Motel

3.5 star property

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Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura offers peaceful garden grounds for guests to unwind after exploring. Amenities include barbecue facilities and on-site laundry. Start your day with a continental breakfast, and let the staff arrange local tours and tickets for you.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Studio)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Studio

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Kaikōura, Blue Seas Motel is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Kaikōura travel guide
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Map
222 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach
    Kaikoura Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Peninsula Walkway
    Peninsula Walkway
    8 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Fyffe House
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kaikoura Museum
    8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    8 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    112 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kaikoura Seafood BBQ
    3 min drive
  • Craypot
    3 min drive
  • Why Not Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Coopers Catch
    3 min drive
  • Strawberry Tree
    3 min drive

About this property

Blue Seas Motel

  • Property highlights
  • Blue Seas Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Blue Seas Motel include amenities such as sound-insulated walls.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Cookware/dishes/utensils, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 per person

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 20 per day

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 13 units
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Seas Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Seas Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue Seas Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Blue Seas Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach and Fyffe House. Kaikoura Museum and Peninsula Walkway are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Blue Seas Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Basic accommodation but comfortable and well located.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location & friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location and view were great! Host was helpful and friendly! Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spotless, great size, new bathroom and kitchen, great location right across from beach and a few minutes drive to the seal colony
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very friendly welcome. Room was clean and comfortable. There are no shops or eating places close to the hotel but if you have a car or don't mind walking along the beautiful shore line, that is not a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The room was clean and comfortable, and the bathroom and kitchen appeared to be recently updated. The room was quiet and was close enough to the ocean that you could hear the waves.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and comfy studio. Located just across the street from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Lovely host, beautiful location, perfect room for us to rest and relax. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Clean and very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very friendly staff, quick checkin , very quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The facilities were well kept. You're parking spot was right in front of your room. The only gripe is the town does not have enough parking spaces and you have to use a paid lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful view from the hotel to the sea. Lovely way to have a coffee and quiet start to day. Great stop on way through and easy for whole family.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such good value& really enjoyed proximity to beach& view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good place to stay, modern and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet location, good parking, clean and roomy and friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location is awesome, opposite a lovely beach... Beautiful scenery as well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kitchen was fully equiped and clean. Clean bathroom/toilet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Communication
Excellent location, we walked just outside the door and got amazing sunrise views, cons its an older motel and the shower pressure was pretty average, overall pretty good place and very well priced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view is magnificent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful location. Easy check in. Lovely reception lady. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great to have kitchen facilities. Great view
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nicely refurbished room on main esplanade.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, comfortable room. The gentleman who checked us in was very friendly & helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was clean and tidy handy to the shops. Owners were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024