Blue Seas Motel

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Independent
9 (54 reviews)
222 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300 , Kaikoura , NZ
64-33195441

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Children allowed

Facilities

Garden
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Free self parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful view
Family-friendly
Cons:
Nothing much

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.55
Positive sentiment observed from ease for the whole family.
Location
9.09
Beautiful view from the hotel to the sea.
Room Quality
9.04
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
9.07
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.03
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.05
Positive experiences mentioned through beautiful views and suitable family-friendly setting.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 18:47

Property Description

Picturesque Garden Views

Embrace the picturesque garden views from Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura. Enjoy the convenience of tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and continental breakfasts. Make use of luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free self-parking during your stay.

Comforts of Home

Feel at home in the 13 guestrooms, each equipped with kitchenettes for your convenience. Wind down watching cable television or catch up on work at the desks provided. Additionally, enjoy amenities like electric kettles and phones.

Explore Nearby Attractions

Conveniently located near popular attractions, including Fyffe House, Peninsula Walkway, and Kaikoura Museum, our hotel is the perfect base for your Kaikoura adventures. Book your stay now to experience all that Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura has to offer.

Important information:

  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: KBZ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Smoking

    No smoking

  • Pets

    No pets, service animals welcome

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 54 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Rhiannon • family
8
Pros:

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.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
L
Lewis • family
4
Pros:

Nothing much

2025-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Ben • family
6
Pros:

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.

2025-05-29 • via Nuitee
G
Gerald • family
10
Pros:

The view is magnificent.

2025-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Peter
4
Unimpressed
Pros:

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

2025-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Adriana
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff, quick checkin , very quiet place.

2025-03-29 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • partner
10
Pros:

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.

2025-03-27 • via Nuitee
K
Keeley • family
10
Pros:

Great place to stay across the road from the water.

Updated bathroom and kitchen in the apartment

Reception very welcoming

2025-03-11 • via Nuitee
R
Rod • partner
8
Pros:

All good

2025-03-07 • via Nuitee
D
Daphne • family
8
Pros:

On the Esplanade. Loved hearing the sea.

2025-02-20 • via Nuitee
H
herbert • family
6
Pros:

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.

2025-02-19 • via Nuitee
C
Chris • partner
10
Pros:

Quiet. Minimal traffic noise. Comfortable.

2025-01-22 • via Nuitee
C
Colin • friends
10
Pros:

Great to have kitchen facilities. Great view

2025-01-07 • via Nuitee
W
Wei
10
Pros:

I would like the environment of the property and the service is excellent!

2024-12-24 • via Nuitee
G
Genevieve
8
Pros:

Clean, comfortable room. The gentleman who checked us in was very friendly & helpful.

2024-10-27 • via Nuitee
M
Morris • partner
10
Pros:

Stayed a few times. Love position and price

2024-10-16 • via Nuitee
R
Rachel • partner
8
Pros:

Great location across the road from the beachside walk. Easy check in.
Would be really helpful to have a mirror beside a power point in the living room for hair drying. The hair dryer can't be used in the bathroom, where the only mirror is, as the power point there is only for razors.

2024-10-04 • via Nuitee
D
Darren • family
6
Pros:

Last persons head hair though bed

2024-09-18 • via Nuitee
A
Angela
10
Pros:

Wonderful location. Easy check in. Lovely reception lady. Would definitely stay again.

2024-07-28 • via Nuitee
K
Kay • family
10
Pros:

Such good value& really enjoyed proximity to beach& view

2024-07-09 • via Nuitee