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Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs

4.0 star property
Eco-certified motel in Hanmer Springs with free parking

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Garden
Family Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
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Garden
Twin/Triple Studio | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Compact Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Compact Studio

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin/Triple Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin/Triple Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Tarndale Place, Hanmer Springs, 7334

What's nearby

  • A Maze N Golf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Conical Hill Walkway - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Conical Hill - 8 min drive - 1.8 miles

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

Upscale eco-certified motel near Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
Located close to A Maze N Golf and Conical Hill Walkway, Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs provides a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 15-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters

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 transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • 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

Property 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
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Frequently asked questions

Is Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs located?

Situated in the mountains, this eco-certified motel is within a 15-minute walk of A Maze N Golf and Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. Conical Hill Walkway and Conical Hill are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 320 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

10/10

We enjoyed our short stay and the location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Well presented property and owner was very nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

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

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

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Lovely place to stay as a family would definitely stay again. Nice home away from home for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Good. Very friendly, helpful proprietor & staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

The property is quiet and very accessible to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Was a lovely wee room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

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

You can see the mountains from the unit. very clean and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

We enjoyed the stay: comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

It was very pleasant ☺
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Older style motel room but comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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

8/10

Was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Great hosts, offering lots of local knowledge and tips on the area

10/10

Our Unit was very clean & quiet. The Hosts were very friendly & helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

Stayed here a few times. We love that its a nice place that lets us have our small dog stay with us. Will see you again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Friendly welcome , sharing of information about the area, really comfortable room, walking distance to village close procimity to forest walks. Thoroughly enjoyable stay 😊

10/10

The owners were super helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023