Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura offers peaceful garden grounds for guests to unwind after exploring. Amenities include barbecue facilities and on-site laundry. Start your day with a continental breakfast, and let the staff arrange local tours and tickets for you.
Located in Kaikōura, Blue Seas Motel is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Kaikōura travel guide
Laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Self parking is free. Other amenities include barbecue grills. Each apartment offers an electric kettle, a TV with cable channels, and a hair dryer. 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 hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Cable television is provided.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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
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
Smoking not allowed
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
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
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
Is Blue Seas Motel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
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?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Blue Seas Motel located?
Situated near the beach, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach and Fyffe House. Kaikoura Museum and Peninsula Walkway are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Reviews
Blue Seas Motel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 90 reviews
10 - Excellent
55
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 90 reviews
8 - Good
27
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 90 reviews
6 - Okay
5
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 90 reviews
4 - Poor
3
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
Reviews
8/10 Good
Jane
Feb 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location and view were great! Host was helpful and friendly! Room was clean.
Jane
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Michael
Jan 25, 2026
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
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Marcia
Feb 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and comfy studio. Located just across the street from the beach.
Marcia
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jim
Dec 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location and staff
Jim
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gayle
Dec 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Lovely host, beautiful location, perfect room for us to rest and relax.
We loved it.
Gayle
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adriana
Mar 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very friendly staff, quick checkin , very quiet place.
Adriana
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Rhiannon
Sep 29, 2025
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.
Rhiannon
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katherine
Nov 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kitchen was fully equiped and clean. Clean bathroom/toilet.
Katherine
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kay
Jul 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such good value& really enjoyed proximity to beach& view
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet location, good parking, clean and roomy and friendly helpful staff.
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Ben
May 29, 2025
Liked: Communication
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.
Ben
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gerald
May 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view is magnificent.
Gerald
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ken
Jun 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location is awesome, opposite a lovely beach... Beautiful scenery as well
Ken
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Colin
Jan 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great to have kitchen facilities. Great view
Colin
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela
Jul 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful location. Easy check in. Lovely reception lady. Would definitely stay again.
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Genevieve
Oct 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, comfortable room. The gentleman who checked us in was very friendly & helpful.
Genevieve
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
May 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nicely refurbished room on main esplanade.
Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wei
Dec 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I would like the environment of the property and the service is excellent!
Wei
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Wendy
Apr 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was clean and tidy handy to the shops. Owners were very friendly
Wendy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Daphne
Feb 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
On the Esplanade. Loved hearing the sea.
Daphne
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tania
Jun 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly staff and clean and tidy unit
Tania
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Mark
Jun 6, 2024
Friendly & helpful management
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Rachel
Aug 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We've stayed at Blue Seas Motel a number of times, and appreciate the upgrading they have done recently. It is in a great location on the waterfront. It is good value
Rachel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Kevin
Sep 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pleasant greeting and efficient check-in. Property clean with good little kitchen and refurbished bathroom. Smart TV and good wifi. Handy to beach and town