Blue Seas Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star apartment with kitchenette in Kaikoura

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Front of property
Interior entrance
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Studio) | Living area
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Studio)

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

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

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

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio)

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

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

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

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About the area

Kaikoura

Close to the beach.You'll find Fyffe House and Kaikoura Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this aparthotel. Kaikoura Museum and Peninsula Walkway are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

3.5-star apartment with kitchenette in Kaikoura
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 Kaikoura 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. 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–11 AM: NZD 15 per person

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: NZD 20.0 per day

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable service

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Soundproofing
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 13 rooms

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

  • 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

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. 34 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled 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

Travelled 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