The Driftwood Villa is certainly not a "Villa", but it was nice - a four bedroom home. The room and bathroom were small. We got in around 5:00-6:00 and our hosts were out, so we had no recommendations for dinner. The first we saw our host was for breakfast, but he fixed a GREAT made-to-order breakfast.

A great place to stay with the Whaleway station an easy walk away. Our host made bread for breakfast and all food was cooked to order. The accomodation had its own kitchen and sitting room which gave guests the opportunity to meet and talk over the day's excursions. We only stayed 1 night but would have liked to stay longer.

We had one night here and found it a very good bed and breakfast. The breakfast in particular was great with a wide choice including fresh strawberries from the garden. The rooms were comfortable, not large but there was a large sitting room and outside seating if needed. Wifi cost $5.

We took over the whole B&B on the self-catering holiday house option for our group of 8. True, the ensuites to each room have been added within the rooms and so are on the small side, but clean and perfectly adequate. It has lovely linens and lots of curios together with a charming garden and spa, a cosy fireplace, local info, books, games, TV and a well-equipped kitchen (not modern, but still good). The spacious living area was ideal for us to gather at night after the kids had gone to bed (and despite being globetrotting brats, they STILL rave about the bedside touch lamps at this property!). There's a strange black pebbled beach behind the villa which you can walk along to the main centre enjoying wonderful ocean and alpine views. Driftwood Villa is a great place to stay and take in the incredibly scenic town of Kaikoura. Incidentally, its for sale so I hope the next owners maintain it as well and are as hospitable at the current ones.