222 The Esplanade, 7300 Kaikoura, New Zealand
#17 of 32 hotels in Kaikoura
Guests' ChoiceBased on 851 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 February 2024
Pat
New ZealandNothing
Site, cleanliness
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Irene
New ZealandVery clean and close to the sea across the Road we have stayed 3 times
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Albert
TurkeyComfy and clean
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Jiajie
ChinaThe bed is very soft. A kind of strange noise is disturbing, like an electric machine launched, which is low and tinny.
Near to the beach. You will receive a bottle of fresh milk.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Ireneusz
SwedenA bit old sleeping room but still comfortable.
Refurbished bathroom and kitchen. Walking distance from Kaikoura centre so you can reach everything or stay at your calm place.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Nicola
United Kingdomvery good location and spacious room
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Russell
AustraliaNothing
Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Claire
United Kingdomn/a
great large room overlooking the sea. clean and tidy
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Mia
FinlandThe location right on the beach, ok
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Tina
United KingdomGreat location in quiet part of town Had lovely apartment with patio view straight onto sea
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Jeanette
New ZealandIt was close to the sea the room was really comfortable, and quiet all you needed for a 1 night stay.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Susi
New ZealandIt would be more comfortable to have a larger couch in Living area to seat 4 people (not just chairs).
Spacious two bedroom unit with modern kitchen and bathroom.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Shane
New Zealandlocation price service
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Aves
AustraliaA little bit old
On sea front
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Nigel
United KingdomPainted breeze block walls. Wind blew in around the gaps of the closed door. On a windy day it was a bit far to walk into town.
Clean, close to the beach.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Plenderleith
New ZealandNothing
Location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Sara
New ZealandA great location. Quiet and roomy.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
John
New Zealandall good
Friendly staff Good location and good value. kitchenette very good and thin pillows were also above wardrobe
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Meredith
New ZealandThere were one or two things we could’ve done with in the full kitchen such as a cheese grater.
The location is lovely being across from the beach with a beautiful view of the mountains. It was clean, tidy and comfortable with a good sized kitchen and smart TV. Appreciated the fridge had a freezer compartment too not just one of those little ice boxes you get in most motels fridges.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Leihlyn
United StatesThe walls were thin and we had very, very loud neighbors so couldn’t sleep very well.
Facilities were clean and it was very near the Esplanades but about 10-15 minutes walk to town center so quieter area.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Ann
United KingdomSome areas need updating. All rooms need a fan as they get very hot on sunny evenings (no air con). The disabled wet room did not drain well and became very slippy. Great location, but a little too far to walk to town for restaurants, so driving is necessary if you go out to dinner.
Lovely location across the road from the beach. Very sunny patio area outside the room. Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable bed and seating area. Good kitchen area. All very clean. Good variety of TV. We were a group travelling and had two rooms. One room had a fan (much needed as the rooms got hot) and a screened shower. The second room had a disabled friendly wet room. Laundry available if needed. This is the second time we have stayed at Blue Seas Motel, and we felt it was good value for money, and had a nice family atmosphere.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Valerie
New ZealandN/a
Clean comfortable unit. Close to all facilities.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Klaus
GermanyOld or otherwise far too soft beds. Noise from party neighbors.
Close to the beach, a short walk to a very nice restaurant (the pier hotel), short walk or drive to the seal colony.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Rachel
New ZealandNothing
Awesome
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Gladys
New ZealandGreat location, friendly hosts and easy check-in.had everything you need.
Stayed in January 2024
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