Staff were wonderful, location was good for what I was there for, room was very comfortable even for an extended stay.

The people. My travel arrangements got changed several times at very short notice because of weather and technical issues affecting my flights but the people at Bella Vista were very helpful, understanding and flexible. The room was warm on arrival (late on a cold winter night) well equipped and comfortable. I couldn't ask for anything more.

Nothing to not like at the Bella Vista Kaikoura. Staff, great. Room, great. Value for money, great.

It was all great - lovely big clean room, amazing shower, fresh milk, very good value. Would definitely stay there again (if we could request a firmer mattress).

The main down side was that our bed was very soft and we both woke up with bad backs! And there was some traffic noise, but we put the fan on which meant we couldn't hear the road.

Location was great and close to most activities we wanted to do. Easy to find on the main road. Room was comfortable enough for the one night. Plenty of parking and was able to part right out front of room.

Check in only at specific times. Check in wasn't available immediately when we arrived. Heating was not very efficient and only on one side of the room. Whoever sleeps closest will get hot while the other will be cold.

Great location , lovely room , very clean .

We arrived after a long drive , went to reception and was told in no uncertain terms that we were 1hr and 15 mins early and would have to pay for an early check in ??? I declined and said we would pop back, which we did !!! Some say let’s see if the room is ready ?? That was never an option !! It was the way it was said ! So not the welcome you expect ! Left a sour taste after that !

Great location close to Kaikoura township, nice and quiet, clean tidy rooms. Julia was really helpful and moved us into Unit 15 upstairs with a great view even during a busy holiday time of year (Christmas). Unit 3 downstairs was lovely too, with good sized room, table, bathroom etc. Great place to stay.

Nothing - all good!

Room was ok size and very clean. Queen plus small single. Good location on main road, about 10 min walk down into main town area (note down a steep hill!)

Room a little small if had 3, ok for 2, and a bit dark although we were only there for a quick stop on a long journey so perfectly ok.

Spacious rooms Great bathroom with spa bath Comfortable beds Easy to find

Some kitchen equipment needs updating - small sharp knife was not at all sharp! No scissors. No chopping boards Draughty in places and door handles a bit rattly TV - is way too large for room

Overnight motorcycle trip. Good safe flat parking. Great price for early April. Lovely atmosphere with the resident cats which won’t bother you if you’re not into cats either. Close walk to town via the shortcut. Room had everything you need and was modern.

Enough room for two adults to move around each other Clean facilities Walking distance (with a hill climb coming home) to the main centre of Kaikoura Very friendly dog and cats to welcome you

Were given a phone number for the only taxi driver in the town but he didn’t respond. We googled and found an alternative contact for Kaikoura Shuttles who were prompt to answer and pickup