Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free, although it is limited.

Is breakfast offered at the property?

Yes, continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 15 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located just 0.2 km from Kaikoura Beach and a 2-minute drive from Fyffe House. It is also close to several attractions including Kaikoura Museum (1.3 km) and Kaikoura District Museum (1.4 km).

Blue Seas Motel in Kaikōura

Average nightly price at Blue Seas Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$111
February	US$109
March	US$91
April	US$93
May	US$77
June	US$69
July	US$75
August	US$71
September	US$89
October	US$81
November	US$86
December	US$99

What guests think

Blue Seas Motel draws praise for its waterfront setting across from the beach, quiet atmosphere, and easy access to town, with many guests enjoying sea views or hearing the waves from clean, comfortable rooms with updated kitchens and bathrooms.

Service is frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and efficient at check-in. Recurring downsides include the older feel of the property, occasional housekeeping lapses and maintenance niggles (e.g., shower drainage or an oven), some hot rooms without fans or screens inviting insects, and mixed Wi-Fi feedback. Overall, expect straightforward, self-catering accommodation with warm service in a scenic spot.

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Facilities

Many units include well equipped kitchenettes, with several noting recent updates; one guest reported an oven issue. Parking is described as good.

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Sarah

3 Mar 2023

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Excellent motel. Everything is new and clean and in an excellent condition. There's everything you need for your stay in the kitchen. Friendly welcome on arrival and helpful in recommending the best places to eat. Highly recommend this motel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

10

Katherine

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kitchen was fully equiped and clean. Clean bathroom/toilet.

10

Colin

7 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great to have kitchen facilities. Great view

8

Kevin

1 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

6

herbert

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Jen

12 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tidy & clean. Looked to be recently redecorated? Comfortable bed. Fabulous shower & well appointed kitchen. Right across the street from the beach. Reasonable price.

8

Murry

19 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed at the Blue Seas before. Clean and tidy and nice and quiet. Unit I had had a modern bathroom and kitchen. Friendly owners. About only downside was that the wifi access was a bit poor.

10

Andrew

17 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet location, good parking, clean and roomy and friendly helpful staff.

10

Paul

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Christine

16 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Apart from the oven not working properly it was a great place to stay

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Cleanliness

Reviews largely describe rooms and bathrooms as clean and tidy. A few report lapses such as hair on bedding or missed deep cleaning in showers.

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10

Warren

19 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and well presented Excellent value for money Would stay again

10

Sherry

17 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Genevieve

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Katherine

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kitchen was fully equiped and clean. Clean bathroom/toilet.

10

Jen

12 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tidy & clean. Looked to be recently redecorated? Comfortable bed. Fabulous shower & well appointed kitchen. Right across the street from the beach. Reasonable price.

4

Peter

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Irene

27 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and very nice

6

Darren

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Last persons head hair though bed

10

Tania

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and clean and tidy unit

10

Paul

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and quiet, with many mentioning refurbished bathrooms and kitchens and some spacious layouts; sea views are common. Downsides noted include hot rooms without fans or screens, an uncomfortable bed in one case, occasional maintenance issues (shower drainage or pressure, oven), and mixed Wi-Fi.

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sana

20 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Liked everything good location. Beds were uncomfortable

10

Sherry

17 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Gerald and Judith

15 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Walk in shower not draining well, resulting in water through-out bathroom.

10

Jennifer

2 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nicely refurbished room on main esplanade.

8

Kevin

1 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

6

herbert

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Mark

11 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean and comfortable. The rooms were hot so a fan or two would have been nice.

10

Keeley

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay across the road from the water. Updated bathroom and kitchen in the apartment Reception very welcoming

10

Jen

12 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tidy & clean. Looked to be recently redecorated? Comfortable bed. Fabulous shower & well appointed kitchen. Right across the street from the beach. Reasonable price.

8

Christine

16 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Apart from the oven not working properly it was a great place to stay

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Service

Consistently praised for warm, helpful staff and smooth, efficient check-ins.

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Gayle

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely host, beautiful location, perfect room for us to rest and relax. We loved it.

10

Sarah

3 Mar 2023

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Excellent motel. Everything is new and clean and in an excellent condition. There's everything you need for your stay in the kitchen. Friendly welcome on arrival and helpful in recommending the best places to eat. Highly recommend this motel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

10

Angela

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Genevieve

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Kevin

1 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Keeley

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay across the road from the water. Updated bathroom and kitchen in the apartment Reception very welcoming

8

Murry

19 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed at the Blue Seas before. Clean and tidy and nice and quiet. Unit I had had a modern bathroom and kitchen. Friendly owners. About only downside was that the wifi access was a bit poor.

10

Adriana

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff, quick checkin , very quiet place.

10

Tania

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and clean and tidy unit

6

Mark

6 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly & helpful management

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Location

Across from the beach and Esplanade with scenic sea views and sunrise spots; many enjoy hearing the waves. Walkable or a short drive to town and shops, with a generally quiet setting.

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Rachel

17 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Rhiannon

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Rita

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and just a little drive to center.

10

Greg

3 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location 15 minute walk to the heart of Kaikoura.

6

Ben

29 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Margaret Joan

15 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful views! The motel is just across from the water. Morning coffee watching the water was great.

8

Wendy

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property was clean and tidy handy to the shops. Owners were very friendly

10

Ken

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location is awesome, opposite a lovely beach... Beautiful scenery as well

8

Daphne

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

On the Esplanade. Loved hearing the sea.

10

Paul

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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