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About the Hotel

222 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand, 7300
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Close to Kaikoura Beach
Great
8.6
8.8
/10
2.3
3.6
/5

Featuring a picnic area, various recreational opportunities, and barbecue grills, Blue Seas Motel Kaikoura enjoys a quiet location 25 minutes' walk from Ohau Point Seal Colony. Staying here you can use Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site.

Location

The motel in a museum district, just 1.8 km from the Seal Swim Kaikoura. The Blue Seas offers access to Kaikoura Museum, located 20 minutes' walk away.

For those travelling from afar, Kaikoura airport is 10 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

This 3-star hotel offers rooms with a patio and a mini-kitchen featuring an iron and ironing board, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio. They also are equipped with an electric kettle, a refrigerator, and kitchenware.

Leisure & Business

If you like an active lifestyle, hiking and fisheries are available on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Swim with dolphins at Dolphin Encounter for an unforgettable thrill.
  • Savor fresh crayfish at The Craypot, a local favorite restaurant.
  • Hike the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway for stunning coastal views.
  • Visit the Kaikoura Museum to learn about local history and culture.
  • Catch a glimpse of seals at the Ohau Point Seal Colony along the highway.
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Blue Seas Motel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
One-Bedroom Apartment
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Two-Bedroom Apartment
2 persons
540 sq. feet 
3 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Studio
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Studio Spa Bath Beach Front
2 persons
435 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Blue Seas Motel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.7/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

  • Electric blankets

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Blue Seas Motel Location

222 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand, 7300
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222 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand, 7300
Nearby
Gallery
Art & Design Gallery
1500 ft
274 Scarborough St
Kaikoura Lookout
1200 ft
Restaurants
The Pier Hotel Restaurant
2600 ft
1 Avoca Street
Pier Hotel
2600 ft
1 Avoca St
Green Dolphin
2600 ft
12 Avoca St
Getting around
City Centre
Kaikoura22 min  ·  1.1 mi
Airports
Kaikoura (KBZ)13 min  ·  5.2 mi
Woodbourne Airport (BHE)209 min  ·  86.2 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-22:00
Check-out
from 08:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of NZD 15 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
11

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Blue Seas Motel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 728 verified reviews
8.6/10
Great
94%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.1/10
Comfort
9.0/10
Facilities
8.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.9/10
Location
9.5/10
Paid Wi-Fi
9.7/10
Staff
9.5/10
Value for money
9.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 1794 reviews
8.6/10
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