Aparthotel

Blue Seas Motel

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A motel with a paved driveway, a lawn, and two large pine trees.
A room with a blue sofa, a small table, and sheer curtains.
A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a kitchenette in the background.
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a stainless steel refrigerator, a sink with a modern faucet, and dark wooden cabinets.
A landscaped area with a sign for Blue Seas Motels, a pathway, and a view of the sea and mountains.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Kaikoura Beach

Popular amenities

  • Continental breakfast available
  • Extra beds
  • Housekeeping
  • Barbecue
  • Self-parking included
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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222 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fyffe House
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬

Choose your unit

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio)

A room with two beds, a cityscape painting on the wall, and a brick-patterned headboard.

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio)

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

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Studio)

A compact room with two beds, a small table, a couch, and a kitchenette.

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Studio)

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

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

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

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Blue Seas Motel

Laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Self parking is free. Other amenities include barbecues. Each apartment offers an electric kettle, a TV with cable channels and a hairdryer. A shower, a phone and an iron/ironing board are among the other amenities that guests will find.
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.

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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

Property # 9623937
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

Property class

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 at Blue Seas Motel?

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Blue Seas Motel located?

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

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

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

Blue Seas Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot! Couldn’t have asked for a better spot on a clear warm night with walk up the road to point very special.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Spacious, good position near sea
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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