Blue Seas Motel - Kaikoura

$$$$||View on mapKaikoura, New Zealand222 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand, 7300|
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Blue Seas Motel - Kaikoura
222 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand, 7300·View on map
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Overview

3-star beachfront motel in Kaikoura with mountain views and on-site adventure tour bookings

Amenities and Services

Blue Seas Motel has a tour desk that books whale watching, kayaking, swimming with dolphins or seals, helicopter rides, and 4-wheel-drive tours. The property offers BBQ facilities, a guest laundry, and free parking with accessible spaces. Each unit includes an outdoor patio, Samsung 55 inch Smart TV, and electric blankets.

Room Configurations

Accommodations at Blue Seas Motel Kaikoura range from studios to 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. All units have kitchenette facilities, outdoor patio furniture, and views of the sea or mountains. Selected studios include a spa bath, and large studios are available for groups.

Beachfront Location

Blue Seas Motel Kaikoura NZ sits on the beachfront across from the Pacific Ocean on the Esplanade. The property is a 20-minute walk to Kaikoura town center and a 5-minute drive to Kaikoura Railway Station. It occupies a quiet road away from main traffic with views of the Kaikoura mountains.

Local Activities and Attractions

Guests can book Kaikoura Whale Watching trips directly through the motel's tour desk. Other nearby activities include snorkelling with New Zealand Fur Seals and the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway. The tour desk also arranges swimming with dolphins, kayaking, and helicopter scenic flights.

Family and Pet-Friendly Policies

The motel provides family rooms and two-bedroom apartments for groups. Pets are allowed, and the property has a picnic area and garden for outdoor use. The tour desk can help families book adventures such as swimming with seals or 4-wheel-drive tours.

  • Beachfront: Direct access across the road from the Pacific Ocean on the Esplanade
  • Accommodation: Studios, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments with sea or mountain views
  • Tour Desk: Books whale watching, dolphin swimming, helicopter rides, and 4WD tours
  • Activities: Snorkelling with fur seals, kayaking, and Peninsula Walkway nearby
  • Family: Family rooms, two-bedroom apartments, and picnic area available
  • Pet-Friendly: Pets allowed on the property
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Number of rooms:11
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Picnic area/ Tables

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Fishing

Services

  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities

Room features

  • 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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Essential information about Blue Seas Motel

💵 Lowest room price 76 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.1 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 5.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kaikoura, KBZ

Location

222 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand, 7300
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222 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand, 7300
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222 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand, 7300
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