Blue Seas Motel

3.5 star property

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Studio) | Living area | TV
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
222 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Fyffe House
    15 min walk
  • Kaikoura Beach
    3 min drive
  • Kaikoura Museum
    3 min drive
  • Kaikoura (KBZ)
    7 min drive

Room options

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Studio)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 172 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kaikoura

When you stay at Blue Seas Motel in Kaikoura, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway. .This aparthotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Kaikoura Museum and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kaikoura Beach.

What's nearby

  • Fyffe House - 15 min walk
  • Peninsula Walkway - 3 min drive
  • Kaikoura Beach - 3 min drive
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 4 min drive
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Blue Seas Motel

Aparthotel in Kaikoura with free parking
Blue Seas Motel offers 13 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Cable television is provided. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchenette

  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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

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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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

Blue Seas Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Darren

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Last persons head hair though bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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

10/10 Excellent

Kobus

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean and tidy unit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s probably not the fanciest in town but it’s so warm, directly across from non-built up beach (so you get beautiful dark skies). It’s clean and comfy as. Really lovely front of house. I’ll come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

8/10 Good

Andy and Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Friendly & helpful management
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevib

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Apart from the oven not working properly it was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy & clean. Looked to be recently redecorated? Comfortable bed. Fabulous shower & well appointed kitchen. Right across the street from the beach. Reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited our needs
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice and just a little drive to center.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location 15 minute walk to the heart of Kaikoura.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024