Aparthotel

Blue Seas Motel

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio) | Bathroom
View from property
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue
  • 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
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio)

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

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Studio)

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

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

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

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

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

Apartment

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

Studio

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Kaikōura

Blue Seas Motel places you steps from Kaikoura Beach and within a 20-minute stroll of Fyffe House. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features a TV with cable channels, along with a hairdryer, a phone and an iron/ironing board. A desk and free toiletries are also available. .This smoke-free aparthotel offers a garden, barbecues and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and luggage storage. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Kaikōura aparthotel include Kaikoura Museum and Peninsula Walkway.

What's nearby

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

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 a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11 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 lift
  • Smoke-free property

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from 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 that 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Seas Motel?

Blue Seas Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Blue Seas Motel?

Yep, Blue Seas Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Seas Motel?

Yep, Blue Seas Motel is a short 2-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does Blue Seas Motel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Seas Motel?

No, Blue Seas Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Seas Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Seas Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful location, comfortable room, very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Basic accommodation but comfortable and well located.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Gavin

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great next to sea
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice quiet waterfront location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Spacious, good position near sea
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Irene

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable beds, excellent staff. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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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
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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

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Simple clean Accomodation at great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and well presented Excellent value for money Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely amenities Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023