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Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

4.0 star property
Motel in Kaikōura with free parking

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Property amenity
Private kitchenette
Children’s play area – outdoor
Exterior
In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Toaster
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Superior Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Triple Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
45-47 Churchill Street, Kaikoura, 7300

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 7 min drive - 4.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

Upscale motel
Consider a stay at Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura and take advantage of a garden, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and concierge services
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage and barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura have amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, toasters and electric kettles

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 15 per person

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15 per person
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura located?

Situated in Kaikōura, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 294 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel - perfect for staying in Kaikōura
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and in a good location. Everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A clan and convenient motel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet placeto stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is very limited almost forced to park on street .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to stop for a night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean very nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and good size rooms, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room large & clean, close to town centre. Too many cats on the premises
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly host, always spoke.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Consistent as always - convenient parking, comfortable bed, clean, friendly check in Good value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room and bathroom. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the town centre, clean tidy, suited us travelers
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay centrally located very clean and comfortable. Stunning views too
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing and very tidy in unit
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Hosts were great! Tidy and clean Motel, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A night in Kaikoura

First time stay, warm, tidy and well priced
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to stay. Did notice some traffic noise from main road but otherwise great hosts and clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place to stay

Great accommodation, clean, modern, spacious and close to the coast. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Meriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Chose this property as close to where we wanted to go for Whale Watching.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024