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Aparthotel

Blue Seas Motel

3.5 star property
Aparthotel in Kaikōura with free parking

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Studio) | Living area | TV
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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Studio) | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Studio)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio) | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
222 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fyffe House - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Peninsula Walkway - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Indian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Craypot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Blue Seas Motel

Aparthotel in Kaikōura with free parking
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 a TV with cable channels, plus a kitchenette and an electric kettle. A hair dryer, a shower, and a phone are among the other amenities that guests will find.
Blue Seas Motel offers 13 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Cable television is provided. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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 at Blue Seas Motel?

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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