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Blue Seas Motel

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Kaikōura aparthotel

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Studio)
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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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222 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fyffe House
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio)

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

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Studio)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Studio)

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

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

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

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

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

About the area

Kaikōura

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kaikoura Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Fyffe House with a stay here. Kaikoura Museum and Peninsula Walkway are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fyffe House - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Craypot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Blue Seas Motel

Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Kaikōura aparthotel
Blue Seas Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Kaikōura aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Blue Seas Motel offers 13 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura Apartment

Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura

Blue Seas Motel Kaikoura

Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura

Blue Seas Motel Aparthotel

Blue Seas Motel Aparthotel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Seas Motel to the airport?

Blue Seas Motel is 86.1 mi (112-min drive) away from the Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Blue Seas Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Blue Seas Motel.

How close is Blue Seas Motel to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 2-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Seas Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Blue Seas Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 15 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Blue Seas Motel?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Blue Seas Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Blue Seas Motel?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Blue Seas Motel have a pool?

Blue Seas Motel does not have a pool.

Does Blue Seas Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Blue Seas Motel to downtown Kaikōura?

Blue Seas Motel is 1.1 mi away from Kaikōura.

Blue Seas Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet waterfront location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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

8/10 Good

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcia, Sandia Park

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay but paying through Expedia even though stating discounted price yet $20 was added per night over and above quoted price!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Gavin

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

8/10 Good

Rhiannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

Lewis

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing much
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ben

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Clean, comfortable & friendly.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald, Fort Worth

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

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Unimpressed

Was not very clean ,the duvet and pillow slips that matched was very outdated and not changed. Shower could do with a good clean in the grout. Under toilet rim was filthy and had obviously never had a scrub. Out of seven hotels we stayed at on our holiday it was definitely the worst one
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana, Oakville

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Ipswich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is situated right on the sea front in walking distance of the town centre. The room was well equipped for the self catering we prefer with clean and modern facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keeley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay across the road from the water. Updated bathroom and kitchen in the apartment Reception very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rod

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 0 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daphne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the Esplanade. Loved hearing the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

herbert

Travelled with family
The Blue Seas Motel is located across the street from the ocean and offers beautiful views of the ocean and mountains. The kitchenette has a small refrigerator, stove top, microwave and tea kettle. Our only complaint is that the windows lacked any screens and the unit had no air conditioner or fans. We had to open the windows because it was very warm inside, and dozens of flying insects came into the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025