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Seaview Motel

3.0 star property
Relax by the ocean breeze then fire up your grill on site for an evening treat.

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Captains Table Room | Living area
Captains Table Room | Living area
The Bridge Studio Room
Exterior
The Seaspray Room | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • BBQ(s)

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About the area

Map
164 Esplanade, Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 20 min walk
  • Fyffe House - 2 min drive
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 2 min drive
  • Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Seaview Motel

Seaview Motel is a great choice for a stay in Kaikoura. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Seaview Motel Kaikoura
Seaview Kaikoura
Seaview Motel Motel
Seaview Motel Kaikoura
Seaview Motel Motel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Seaview Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Seaview Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Seaview Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Seaview Motel and nearby?
Seaview Motel has a garden.
What's the area around Seaview Motel like?
Seaview Motel is located a short 20-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach.

Seaview Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

great view
Just for one night, lovely view, very quite, very clean
John, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Althou wotif confirmed our reservation Seaview advised no room available
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Old and tired. Bathroom shower very weak. Toilet was a dirty colour.
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Was a lovely quiet unit, still some repairs being done in the unit, but didn't bother us :) Still slept well :)
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Unit was clean and dry and beds ok But property was almost derelict and should be given to the SAS for urban guerrilla warfare training I am surprised that Expedia even lists it to its clients and thus be represented by such a place Maybe Expedia needs to inspect the property.?
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Convenient location but very old property and fit outs. No a/c or fan for the summer months. Very old bathroom and kitchen and look very tired
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Very nice staff, so we stayed twice. Not a bad choice in Kaikoura. But frankly, the facilities are only about average among motels in NZ (similar price)
Amy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful view of the ocean, friendly staff and great location.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Clean and tidy - great location right across the road from ocean. Walking distance to town
1-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, great room, great location
The couple who runs the place were so sweet. I told them that I would be late and they said it wasn't a problem and left the room open for me so that I could come in and crash straight away. Turns out it wasn't necessary as they stayed up waiting for me to arrive. They were really friendly and recommended a great cafe in town for a quick breakfast (the Why Not Cafe). The room itself was spacious and contained everything one would need in a self contained unit. It's really well located, right on the water front and a lovely walk into town. I'd recommend the Seaview Motel for anyone looking to stay in Kaikoura.
Mary Kaitlin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Great location, friendly hosts, longish walk from town and railway station, no evening cafe or dairy nearby, comfortable bed, TV remote missing, shower control tap hard to manage.
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

only 1 of the units had a seaview it was old with cracks outside poor parking
anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The staff were lovely. I felt the room, although clean needed an update and therefore expensive for what you got.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, simple, clean, warm, good beds, hot shower, close to beach.
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tony was brilliant, didn’t get the lady’s name but she was brilliant too. Really enjoyed our stay
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

This accomodation is right across the road from the sea. Unfortunately the Seaview motel barely lives up to its name. The only windows in the unit looked out to the boundary fence . Beyond this looking down the neighbours driveway gave us our sea view and a beautiful sunrise. Yes, this motel is on the budget end, but we didn't expect to enter the unit through the bathroom. Immediately inside the front (only) door we were confronted with a vintage wash hand basin and shower cabinet. Fortunately the toilet at the entry is separate. The entry opened into a generous open plan studio. The ceiling height felt low, but the size of the room was welcome One thing not seen since dorm. days: a list of do's and don'ts. DO all your dishes before vacating. Don't leave the heater on if not in the room. Do not cook strong flavoured meals: eg curry. This motel is not within walking distance from the township. Quiet if that is what you are looking for. The host was amiable and knowledgeable regarding the town.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice being by the sea. Nice hosts and very spacious rooms. Bathroom could do with a little tlc.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Great view,. For winter time the room was inadequately heated and the bedding wasn't warm enough. I asked for extra blankets. There was no vent for the bathroom and the room remained damp. Nowhere to hang clothes or towels. There was heavy rain and the roof leaked over one of the beds. We used pots to collect water. When I informed the manager he shrugged his shoulders and said he knew about it. He said he'd told the owner and nothing was done. There is a stairwell to get up to the room, it is usable but is buckled from the earthquake. The manager pointed it out, said it was still safe to use. It is up to a point, but it is slippery in the rain.
2-night family trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

6/10 Good

Room is quite small. Facilities cramped in a small area. Shower had water not going through the drain quick enough that it builds up. Positive thing is that all you need is the area but just a bit cramped
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Cold with. inadequate heating😚 Uncomfortable couch
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

The property was old and tired for the price. Entry to the unit was via the bathroom. The tv was positioned very high up the wall which made it uncomfortable to view. Also we had to drive a couple of kms away to use a laundromat as there weren't any facilities on the premises.
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

The bed was great. The entrance was bizarre; never before have we opened the door to a motel and found ourselves in the bathroom! The parking was not convenient.
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review