We enjoyed our stay at the Old Convent. Simple and charming inn with very helpful staff. Rooms are clean but quite small. Walls are thin, but that seemed part of the charm. Breakfasts were good.

We reserved our stay months in advance. We arrived at 1800 and were told there was only one room left. When we expressed dismay at the room we were told in so many words 'Too Bad.' The property appears to be in disrepair, the accomodation threadbare and pathetically sparse. We've spent months on the South Island and this place was very bad, top it off with a bad attitude at the front desk.

What a delightful place! From the first moment we entered this100-year old convent, we were mesmerized. A gorgeous building, steeped in history and charm, almost as charming as the owners. Our rooms (a two-bedroom suite) was spacious with understated elegance. I visited with three small children (aged 3, 4, and 6) in two, and the owners were more than accommodating. They showed us around the extensive grounds. My girls loved petting the pet sheep in the garden, and climbing the old nut and fruit trees, strolling around the extensive garden filled with beautiful old roses, swimming in the lovely pool, nibbling on delicious chocolate made on the premises, and eating delicious and nutritious home-cooked dinners. We would definitely stay again -- thank you Judith et al. for a wonderful holiday!!

This charming building is located a short drive from the main part of Kaikoura. We arrived without a booking and were lucky enough to be allocated "The Peoples" room, a massive room that has spectacular views of the Alps. The bed was huge and wonderfully comfortable. The ensuite shower was on the small side, limited by the physical space available to renovations in these types of building.

Tea and Coffee is available from a common room, which also contains a television and a range of books and magazines. The rooms do not have individual televisions. A shared computer is available for internet access, at additional charge.

The Old Convent is set amongst a few acres of gardens (complete with pet Sheep) which we spent about an hour exploring. The main building is also worth exploring, and is filled with interesting curios.

The hosts were quite helpful and knowlegeable and suggested several local exploring and eating options for our afternoon and evening.

Breakfast is served in a large dining room, which also serves dinners during Summer (we arrived just outside of this season).

Kaikoura is an abosolutely stunning part of New Zealand. I would love to spend more time there, and would definitely stay at The Old Convent again.