Blue Seas Motel
Aparthotel, 3-star222 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300, Kaikoura, New ZealandShow on map
Top rated
Guests rate it highest for service, location and food.
9.054Reviews- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.1 out of 10, at 222 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300.
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
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.
What this place offers
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free self parking
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Wheelchair accessible
Rooms
9.0
Top rated
Rated 9.0 out of 10 by 54 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.1
- Service9.6
- Location9.1
- Rooms9.0
- Amenities9.1
- Value9.0
- Food & drink9.1
Guests mention
Beautiful viewFamily-friendly
RhiannonBeautiful 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.
LewisNothing much
BenExcellent 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.
GeraldThe view is magnificent.
PeterUnimpressed
Was not very clean ,the duvet and pillow slips that matched was very outdated and not changed.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…
AdrianaVery friendly staff, quick checkin , very quiet place.
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
222 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Guests rate the location 9.1 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
No smoking anywhere on the property
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
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
Guest type. Essential workers only - NO
Accessibility. No elevators
General. Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Children and extra bed policy. Children welcome
Health & Safety. Property uses a professional cleaning service
General. Professional property host/manager
Children and extra beds. No cribs (infant beds) available
Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Pets. Service animals are allowed
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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The property is professionally cleaned. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Blue Seas Motel
What time is check-in and check-out at Blue Seas Motel?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Blue Seas Motel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Blue Seas Motel?
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Is breakfast included at Blue Seas Motel?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Blue Seas Motel have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Blue Seas Motel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Blue Seas Motel?
222 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300, Kaikoura.
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