Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs

4.0 star property

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Garden
Family Room
Family Room | Private kitchen
Tennis court
Family Room | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
1 Tarndale Place, Hanmer Springs, 7334
  • A Maze N Golf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Conical Hill
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Compact Studio

  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin/Triple Studio

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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About the area

Hanmer Springs

Located in Hanmer Springs, Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs is in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of A Maze N Golf and Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. .This eco-certified motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Conical Hill Walkway and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Conical Hill.

What's nearby

  • A Maze N Golf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Conical Hill Walkway - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Conical Hill - 8 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fire & Ice Cafe Restaurant & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sushi & Bowl - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Isobel's Restaurant and Bar at the Heritage Hotel - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Cafe & Tapa's Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Salt N Pepper Cafe/Restaurant/Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs

Eco-certified motel in Hanmer Springs with free parking
Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Hanmer Springs motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor tennis court or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

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
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 15-inch TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20.00 for adults and NZD 20.00 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
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 elevators

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 Motel Hanmer Springs Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 319 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our toaster did not work and the door into the bathroom was very hard to open once you closed the door. The staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Margot

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well presented property and owner was very nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our short stay and the location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Motel overlooking the mountains, on the edge of town. The lady manager was super friendly and helpful and our room had everything we needed. Great place to unwind after travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, spacious, comfortable and had all that we needed, helpful owners and great customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Lovely people and close to town and reserve.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Having worked in the tourist industry, this is one of the best motels that I have stayed out. It was super clean and comfotable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good. Very friendly, helpful proprietor & staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great studio accommodation for my daughter, grandson and me. Needed to drive up to Hanmer from the motel. It is walkable but I have mobility issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, fresh, modern. Comfortable bed. Friendly owner. Would definitely stay again. One minor recommendation: The labels were worn so it was not possible to tell the shampoo from the conditioner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can see the mountains from the unit. very clean and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is quiet and very accessible to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhammed, AUCKLAND

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very pleasant ☺
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sazida

Seems like room is to small what we paid for 2 adults and bags very limited space 🙏🙏
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Older style motel room but comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Geva

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely wee room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great accommodation for price and our family of 5. Lovely owners. Nice to walk into room and feel that it was clean and tidy. Will return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

ROSALIND

Was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024