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Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

4.0 star property
Motel in Kaikōura with free parking

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Property amenity
Exterior
Exterior
Children's play area - outdoor
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$134
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July

Room options

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • 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

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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Bella Vista Kaikoura
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Frequently asked questions

Is Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura?

As of 12 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura on 21 Jul 2025 start from NZ$134.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 295 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

john

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

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

8/10 Good

Yong Chui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall the accommodation is clean and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023