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285 Guest reviews
45-47 Churchill Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand. See map
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Located in Kaikōura, Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura is within a 15-minute walk of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Fyffe House. Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Transportation services
Accessible facilities
Concierge services
Barbecue grill(s)
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Garden
Library
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Picnic area
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Clean, quiet and in a good location. Everything you need
Great overnight stay.
A clan and convenient motel
Overall we had an enjoyable stay here, but just a few minor details would have made it a great stay. The rooms have fridges with an ice compartment but no ice. After a very long a tiring journey I just wanted a cold glass of wine. Shower gel in the shower but no shampoo and conditioner. Nice and clean though and about a 10 minutes walk into the heart of town.
Everything was very nice. Only negative is the bath tub is slippery when you shower,
Great motel - perfect for staying in Kaikōura
The first and the most important to have a comfortable bed for your clients this was the worse bed I have slept at! Woke up with a very sure back after 2 hours then didn’t get much sleep. It way too soft !! Time to replace ! Very disappointed ☹️
Lovely place. Really comfy. Nice location and even though it was on highway1 was still quiet. Lovely bed and a shower you didn’t want to get out of.
This was the perfect small town motel. My room was super clean and included all sorts of amenities from clothing iron, portable stove, kettle, microwave, etc. There is a laundry onsite but you pay for the dryer and washer is free. There are cats who live on the property and they are all super friendly and cute! I was greeted by them all throughout my stay and it really added to the experience. 10/10 recommend!
Room large & clean, close to town centre. Too many cats on the premises
Very hot day and no air conditioning. The hotel provides a small fan.
Good
Good place to stop for a night
Very clean very nice people.
Relaxing and very tidy in unit
Very friendly host, always spoke.
Wonderful place to stay
Nice quiet placeto stay
Good location and friendly staff.
Great place
A night in Kaikoura
First time stay, warm, tidy and well priced
Stop over
We arrived earlier than the 14.00 hours booking in time. I politely asked if it was possible to take the room earlier. If it had not been possible I would have accepted the decision. The key was handed over and I paid. The lady in question did not present a welcoming demeanour that I have seen in the other properties I have stayed in. Points of issue with Room 18: 1. Heater in bathroom does not work 2. Shower head leaks 3. Sink needs attention due to not emptying quick enough
Clean and tidy. A good place for a stop over.
Spiders inside and no table and one chair. Only a desk with TV on it. My wife had to sit on the bed to eat her meals . It needs a bit of maintenance and outside our door was a little tunnel. Spiders everywhere in it.
Excellent spot. Clean and modernized. Awesome bathroom!! Would stay again
Very clean. Bed was a little soft for my taste but I still slept great
A basic motel in Kaikoura
A basic motel. It served the purpose for a 1 night stay. Could do with some updates. It was noisy.
Conveniently located & suited our overnight stay
Chose this property as close to where we wanted to go for Whale Watching.
Toaster was faulty. They should replace it.
Good room and bathroom. Would stay again.
Very clean and good size rooms, would stay again.
Bella Vista ist schön gelegen und zu Fuss gut erreichbar Schöne grosse Zimmer, gut eingerichtet Nette Leute guter Service Jederzeit wieder
Short walk to sea front
Motel was clean and tidy, it is by the side of the main road but was not affected by road noise. Short but (depending of which way you go) steep route down to sea front. The room was affected by a group of motorcyclists who were somewhat noisy.
Overnight stay
Comfortable but basic with no frills. Everything we needed for an overnight stay. On the main road but noise not an issue for us. Need to walk or drive to shops and eating places.
This place was nice except for the staff. We never felt very welcome. We asked for milk once and were questioned about possibly drinking it. We stayed for 3 nights and never asked for anything else. We very rarely ever saw anyone in the office and the man that we spoke with was very brusque and unsmiling.
Wonderful strong shower. Always clean and lovely.
Easily accessible alongside the main State Highway 1, which does mean that there is quite a bit of road noise that can be heard in the rooms, however, it does go quieter at night. It is also an easy 10/15 walk into town, although it is all uphill on the way back. Check in and Check out were functional rather than done with any great show of cheerfulness. Everything, though was well maintained and clean. The room was a good size with a decent area for food preparation, with a sink, microwave, fridge and kettle. There is also a handy Guest Laundry (coin operated) between rooms 1 & 2.
Here is the first stop of my trip. The room is very clean and has a good location! I can see the Mountain View from my window. There is no air conditioning in the room but I don’t think this is necessary as it is a bit cold even in the summer.
1 night stay
Just what was needed for a 1 night stay. Helpful check in.
Good to be out of the town centre.
Very good design of room had everything needed.
Great spot
Beautiful room Very clean and tidy Wonderful bathroom- shower is a real power shower Close enough to town Wonderful
Great Stay
Hosts were great! Tidy and clean Motel, would stay again
Great little place to stay. Did notice some traffic noise from main road but otherwise great hosts and clean and comfortable
Well maintained, clean and very comfortable property.
All-around pleasant stay and service! Would recommend
Very comfortable room wirh a good sized bathroom.
Consistent as always - convenient parking, comfortable bed, clean, friendly check in Good value
Excellent stay centrally located very clean and comfortable. Stunning views too
Very clean, easy check in, comfortable and quiet. Very comfortable bed! Nice to have plunger coffee available as well. Would definitely use again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend as a great place to stay. Loved meeting Blue who swung by to say hi as we were leaving (Blue the dog). Thank you!
Beautiful property. Very nicely appointed room. Right near park with gorgeous view of the mountains. A little away from the traffic of downtown, but still walkable, or only a couple minutes by car.
Clean and tidy, handy to Restaurants, New World, Harmons Car Museum, Peninsula walk. Great time in Kaikōura.
We only needed one nights stay. Nice clean room and friendly reception. Recommended :)
Immaculately presented room, the shower had amazing water pressure, we woke to mountain views and best of all they offered plunger coffee. We also love their environmental ethos. We will stay again on our way back north.
It was well presented and very easy check in
Good value and comfortable
Lovely place. Would cow again
Overall the accommodation is clean and conveniently located.
Clean property but male owner was rude and condescending which tainted experience
We found the motel unit to be exactly what we expected for a quick one night stay, with friendly and helpful reception.
Convenient to the town centre, clean tidy, suited us travelers
Have stayed before and this time just as good. Shower amazing.
Fantastic place to stay
Great accommodation, clean, modern, spacious and close to the coast. Friendly and helpful staff.
Interesting Stay
Nice room, unfortunately we could hear everything from upstairs, including during the night. Wifi wasn’t very good.
Well setup room Nice bathroom Easy downhill walk to town
Clean, modern, reasonable and easy to get to.
Clean , tidy roomy rooms. Very pleasant stay
Friendly staff
Nice motel for an overnight stay.
A good choice for travellers on the main highway
The motel was fine but I was surprised to find an extra $20 charged to my credit card after my trip. The motel explained that was due to my two kids but the management did not inform me before hand of the charges for children nor did they ask about the number of guests. I would be happy to pay the extra $20 but surely it’s not the right way of doing business by imposing the charge without informing the customer. For anyone who books this motel, do check your credit card statement carefully to avoid any surprise charges.
Great location, modern newly renovated clean rooms with an excellent view of the mountains. Even has a children’s playground and outdoor seating areas.
Our mattress was old and uncomfortable. Bathroom nice, but room itself could do with a revamp.
Nice and central great service
Spotlessly-clean, conveniently-located motel
Bella Vista Motel is really good value for money. It is conveniently located within easy walking distance of Kaikoura restaurants and shops. It is also just fifteen minutes' walk from the Kaikoura Kayaks tours company. The motel room is relatively small but is functional and spotlessly clean. It has enough kitchen equipment, including a medium-sized fridge, for preparing a basic meal or breakfast. The shower is great. The motel owners are really friendly, and their cats love to be petted. The one downside is that the motel is located on State Route 1, the main road in the region. Large trucks rumble along the road all day long and through much of the night. But, if you use ear plugs for sleeping these will not be an issue. Bella Vista Motel might not be on the Kaikoura shoreline but why pay that premium when you can stay at Bella Vista and use the savings to spend on things like excellent restaurants and adventurous kayak tours.
Easy check in and comfortable room
Good location. Room was very good, apart from mattress being very soft and springy.
great views, excelletn shower pressure :)
One night stop
A standard Bella Vista motel with a lovely lady on duty. Great room the only downfall is that the Exit illuminated sign outside us so bright the whole room was light when trying to sleep. No way to get the curtains to block out the light. A minor thing that could cause issues to those who have problems getting to sleep.
Mid range excellence
Fantastic setting. Quiet yet on a main route. Beautiful vista of mountains. Close to main amenities.
Excellent hospitality
Great clean room and daily service which was excellent. Would say bring your pillow as pillows are classic uncomfortable pillows but very happy with room and service
Nice place to stay. Very quiet and close to town.
Clean and moderish motel
Fairly modern motel thst is close to the town, has a modernised bathroom, good kids playground and is nice and warm. Downside was the beds are very soft.
Very friendly owner and the room was cleaned and tidied daily. Eco friendly as well. Really recommend this place, sorry didn't get to say goodbye when left as I need to go early.
found the place unattened on arrival
Great location. Friendly check in
There's nothing to complain about here. Great Motel, super friendly staff. Very comfortable unit. Extremely clean. Highly recommend.
Thanks and nice Motel
had to clean a mouldy refridgerator that was turned off at wall behind fridge with door closed Daily servicing of unit was very good
Was what we expected to a high standard no complaints.
Very well presented. A comfortable stay. Will be happy to stay again.
Very accommodating with our late check in very comfortable and clean would stay again
Loved the cats😸, very clean and tidy unit, comfortable bed
Great location and friendly staff :-)
One night stay
Just a one night stay, unit was clean, tidy and well equipped, best thing was the bed, so comfortable. Shower had good pressure. Only comment with regards to the bathroom - having a shower over bath and stepping from the bath onto the floor is abit of a leap and a grab rail would be good. Overall a cool place to stay and would be back.
Quiet clean easy
Nice and clean, comfortable beds, good facilities
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