We stayed here for a night and had no problems with traffic noise at night. It was very clean and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay. Loved the little walk to town and the beach and the park around the corner was absolutely fantastic for our 2 year old made of dynamite! I found the price good in comparison to... More

I arrived to Kaikoura by train and as the following two whale watching cruises were complete I booked the first cruise available and went to the motel. Unfortunately, they don't let me get in because it was 10 a.m. (a few hours before 2 p.m.) and so I left the luggage and go around to see something (not a lot... More

We stayed here for two nights to attend a family wedding. It was the holiday season and a last minute booking, however the price of the room was too much for the motel. Upon arriving, the service was fine, though nothing spectacular. We were given milk, a map, and the option to pay now or at check out. We were... More

We were on our way back to Wellington from a South Island trip and wanted somewhere to spend the night before we got the ferry. The Bella Vista is located on the side of SH 1 - far enough away so that the noise of the trucks thundering past isn't obtrusive. There are peeps of the ocean from the eastern... More

We had a lovely, albeit too short, stay. Great location, very nice rooms, and dealing with Joy and Don was like being with family. They went way beyond the call of duty for us, and we are forever grateful. When discussing our trip with family and friends we always include the hospitality we received at this facility. We would go... More

Stayed for three days to see Cup day at trotting track,the motel is in a great location .Very clean and the owners a very friendly and helpful would highly recomment to any one wishing to stay in Kaikoura for a visit. More

Stayed once again at this motel and as usual was extremely happy with all aspects. The unit was of very good standard and lovely and clean. The managers are really friendly and do their very best to help out with any information we are asking for and go out of their way to help with any situation we have needed... More

We booked this motel because it was a good compromise between TripAdvisor reviews and price margin. We booked a family room due to having an 18m.o. child who we had in a separate room. Room was fairly clean, and motel in decent state all round - though not all appliances were in working condition. Major, major disappointment to the stay... More

We stayed here for 1 night as part of our self-drive tour around the south island. Staff at reception were friendly and gave us a room with views to the ocean. Room is clean and comfortable and the bathroom looks newly renovated. My only complaint was the heater blowing hot air directly at me while lying in bed so we... More